Claims Advocate - Transactional RIsk

Company:

Marsh

Description:

Claims Advocate – Transactional Risk

We are seeking a talented individual to join the Transactional Risk claims team at Marsh. This role will be based in New York and is a hybrid position, with a requirement to work in the office at least three days per week.

The Claims Advocate will work closely with the team’s claims professionals, as well as colleagues across brokerage, placement, and client advisory functions. This role offers the opportunity to gain meaningful exposure to the transactional risk insurance market and the evaluation, management, and resolution of complex representations and warranties, tax, and contingent risk insurance claims.

The position is well-suited for someone interested in the intersection of law, insurance, M&A, and claims strategy and who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

We will count on you to:

• Review insurance policies, acquisition agreements, claim notices, diligence materials, and related documents in connection with new and existing claims.

• Assist with intake, triage, and tracking of new claims and claim-related developments.

• Maintain complete and accurate claim files, notes, and internal data records.

• claims-related information and prepare reports or summaries to identify trends, issues, and developments.

• Support the team in development of claims strategy, carrier engagement, and resolution efforts.

• Assist with the handling of claims under the supervision of senior claims professionals.

• Draft correspondence to clients and carriers and participate in internal and external claims discussions.

• Monitor claim activity to help ensure proactive follow-up and timely progression of claims.

• Identify key issues, trends, or escalation items for the broader team.

• Support the team’s broader claims data and reporting initiatives, including claim analysis and market trends.

What you need to have:

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to synthesize complex legal, factual, and insurance-related information.

• Professional presence and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and with external stakeholders, including insurers, clients, counsel, and other transaction advisors.

• Prior claims, legal, insurance, or transactional experience is required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What makes you stand out:  

• Team and detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a high level of responsiveness, professionalism, and sound judgment in interactions with both internal and external stakeholders.

• An eagerness to learn, a proactive approach to new assignments, and a willingness to develop subject matter expertise in transactional risk insurance and claims. 

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $92,500 to $197,100.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.