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Marsh is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Austin - Lakeline office (hybrid, with 3 days a week in the office):
Insurance Operations Supervisor – Surplus Lines
Insurance Operations is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the company’s insurance solutions. We provide administrative and technical support to client-facing brokers and provide support to clients by responding to insurance transaction queries. An Insurance Operations Supervisor is a seasoned leader who guides an experienced support team, making sure they are productive and meeting objectives, while helping them to resolve the more difficult issues they face.
What can you expect?
The Surplus Lines Supervisor works closely with department specialists and the Compliance team to ensure surplus lines tax filings are completed on time and in compliance with individual state requirements
You will supervise a small, highly skilled team, managing resource planning, monitoring workflows, overseeing day-to-day operational activities, and measuring and reporting on team productivity and individual performance to ensure a productive and engaged team
You will be responsible for leading your direct reports to understand if surplus lines placements are compliant prior to binding, accuracy of invoicing, and that appropriate documentation is provided for on-time compliant surplus lines filings
You will collaborate with the Marsh Compliance team to raise issues leading to potential state audits and assist in data collection, both of which are key functions of this role
You will drive continuous improvement for the department as well as the company
You will attend a robust training program of classroom, side-by-side, and on-the-job training; we will provide the required insurance knowledge to be successful while learning our systems
What is in it for you?
Benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance, a generous 401k match and PTO allowance, Employee Stock Purchase program, and Tuition Reimbursement, with benefits starting Day 1
A culture of internal mobility, diversity, and inclusion, in a collaborative environment
Flexible work opportunities to ensure a healthy work/life balance
A convenient North Austin location near the Lakeline MetroRail station, with onsite amenities like a free fitness room, showers, indoor bicycle storage, and jogging trails
We will count on you to:
Manage a team of Surplus Lines Specialists, including coaching and development, conducting performance reviews, and ensuring the consistency, quality, and accuracy of work being completed
Assist in identifying knowledge gaps throughout our US brokerage population and leverage Specialists to train where necessary
Continuously identify areas for process improvement to increase efficiencies, as well as participate, monitor, and/or oversee the initiatives
Maintain and consistently review staffing needs
Keep current on pending and actual changes to surplus lines regulations
Analyze data to determine trends, and present those findings across teams
What you need to have:
5+ years of total work experience, with 3+ years in commercial lines insurance
Minimum 3 years of department/team management experience in an office environment
Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency - knowledge of basic Excel formulas, pivot tables, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
Technical reporting capabilities - ability to analyze data from multiple sources, pull out pertinent data, process data in an Excel spreadsheet, and collate findings into a report to present week-over-week, month-over-month, and year-over-year trends
Experience with root cause analysis
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills – able to clearly articulate issues, problems and resolutions within this field
What makes you stand out?
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience working with Surplus Lines, specifically dealing with Surplus Lines taxes
5+ years of insurance experience preferred
Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With more than 45,000 colleagues advising clients in over 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data-driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue of $23 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh McLennan 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 reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com
Marsh McLennan 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 McLennan 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.