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National Complex Claims Leader

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of PC insurance experience with a strong focus on claims, coverage, and/or litigation
  • Bachelor’s degree required; JD strongly preferred; other advanced credentials or designations a plus
  • Deep expertise in coverage analysis and claims advocacy across multi-line, high-severity commercial PC claims
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior resource and technical authority on complex and high-exposure claims
  • Develop and implement enterprise-wide protocols for the identification, escalation, and resolution of complex claims
  • Negotiate carrier claim handling guidelines and escalation procedures with insurers and wholesalers
  • Support new business and renewal opportunities by presenting MMA’s claims advocacy capabilities as a competitive differentiator

Key facts

Other skills

  • Negotiation
  • Analytical Skills
  • Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Self-Motivation

About the company

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Darwin

Human Resources Services

Creating benefits that truly benefit our people As the cornerstone technology product in the Mercer Marsh Benefits portfolio, Darwin™ is an award-winning benefits platform that is shaping some of the world’s most loved employee benefits experiences for small companies, growing enterprises and global firms. Here, at Darwin Romania, we are leveraging SaaS solutions for millions of employees, from more than 150 countries. Founded over 20 years ago, Darwin Romania is part of Mercer Marsh Benefits. MMB was born out of the unification of one of the world’s best-loved HR consultancies, the global leader in people risk advisory and the number one disruptive benefits technology firm to form one unique business. Join us and discover our truly integrated global service mixed with the blend of expertise and challenger mindset that enables us to feed the hunger or learning and growing. We don’t just take a step forward in our careers, we are mapping our gifts and talents to tailor meaningful experiences inside or outside of our work. Note: This page is being used by Darwin Romania (a Mercer Marsh Benefits product) to engage with its employees and with the people who want to know more about its culture of creating benefits that truly benefit people. Join our Romanian teams and discover a culture where the benefits to grow and thrive rise from within!

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryHuman Resources Services
Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

Company:

Marsh McLennan Agency

Description:

Our not-so-secret sauce.

Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. The industry’s brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can make your mark as our National Complex Claims Leader at MMA.

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh (NYSE: MRSH).

A day in the life.

Reporting to the SVP, National Claims Director, you will serve as a senior resource and technical authority on complex and high-exposure claims, bringing deep expertise, strategic judgment, and a national perspective to drive resolution on complex, high-stakes commercial P&C claim situations across the organization. In this capacity, you will build and maintain strong relationships with national and regional leadership, industry vertical leaders, and Marsh Risk, ensuring MMA clients receive best-in-class advocacy at every level. You will actively participate in the national Claims COE, contributing to the standards, tools, and practices that elevate claims performance.

Additional responsibilities will include:

  • Develop and implement enterprise-wide protocols for the identification, escalation, and resolution of complex claims; track outcomes and surface trends.

  • Develop and manage a robust claims data tracking system to identify emerging challenges and inform proactive strategy.

  • Negotiate carrier claim handling guidelines and escalation procedures with insurers and wholesalers.  

  • Build and maintain strong relationships across MMA, Marsh Risk/Marsh Claims Advocacy, wholesalers, and insurer claim executives to drive collaboration and client outcomes.

  • Provide E&O expertise and guidance, partnering closely with the MMA Legal team to investigate and advocate on claims with potential E&O exposure.

  • Support new business and renewal opportunities by presenting MMA’s claims advocacy capabilities as a competitive differentiator.

  • Partner with regional teams to support client retention through expert navigation of complex and challenging claim situations.

Our future colleague.

We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:

  • 10+ years of P&C insurance experience with a strong focus on claims, coverage, and/or litigation.

  • Bachelor’s degree required; JD strongly preferred; other advanced credentials or designations a plus.

  • Deep expertise in coverage analysis and claims advocacy across multi-line, high-severity commercial P&C claims with significant financial and reputational exposure.

  • Proven track record advocating on complex and disputed claims, including direct carrier negotiations and dispute resolution.

  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills – able to include outcomes across clients, carriers, counsel, and internal teams.

  • Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills; self-motivated with sharp attention to detail.

  • Active P&C license or willingness to obtain, as required.

  • Previous experience with Origami preferred.

We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you.

Valuable benefits.

We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside our organization. We’ve built a culture that promotes colleague well-being through robust benefit programs and resources, encourages professional and personal development, and celebrates opportunities to pursue the projects and causes that give colleagues fulfilment outside of work.  

Some benefits included in this role are:

  • Generous time off, including personal and volunteering

  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

  • Remote work, but some travel is required

  • Charitable contribution match programs

  • Stock purchase opportunities

To learn more about a career at MMA, check us out our website or flip through recruiting brochure.

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Who you are is who we are.

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams.

Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.

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The applicable base salary range for this role is $93,700 to $174,800.

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.

Applications will be accepted until:

August 31, 2026

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