Company:

Marsh

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join the Advisory, Risk Consulting division at Marsh. This role will be based in Sandton, hybrid and has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

The Consultant will play a critical role in the preparation and quantification of complex property damage insurance claims. This position requires a deep understanding of property insurance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, loss adjusters, and legal representatives. The Senior Consultant will lead projects and ensure the delivery of high-quality consulting services.

We will count on you to:

• Claims Preparation: Lead the preparation of complex property damage claims, including gathering and analysing relevant data, documentation, and evidence.

• Quantification: Accurately quantify damages and losses, utilizing industry-standard methodologies and tools to support claims.

• Client Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing expert advice and guidance throughout the claims process.

• Report Writing: Prepare detailed reports and presentations that clearly articulate findings, methodologies, and recommendations for clients and stakeholders.

• Team Leadership: Mentor and train consultants and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

• Industry Research: Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to property damage insurance claims.

• Collaboration: Work closely with legal teams, loss adjusters, and other stakeholders to facilitate the claims process and resolve disputes.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and accuracy, adhering to company policies and procedures.

All the above conducted under mentorship of, and reporting to FACS leadership.

What you need to have:

• Degree in an Engineering discipline

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in property damage insurance claims consulting or a related field, with a focus on complex claims

• Experience with Energy, Power and Construction claims will be advantageous

• Insurance experience and qualifications beneficial

• Must be completely comfortable and proficient with numbers and data analytics

• Must be proficient on MS Excel

• Report writing skills is critical

• Good presentation skills

• Ability to work under pressure, with minimal supervision and multi-task between a number of clients

• Ability to understand clients business models and strategies in a short period of time

• Must be creative and innovative in find solutions to complex problems

• Ability to form sound judgements and conclusions, and be able to defend them

• Able to assist with client and colleague queries, and communicate well

• Ability to travel locally and internationally at short notice

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 Risk is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), 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 about Marsh Risk, 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are also committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com to discuss any specific needs.

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.