Company:

Marsh

Description:

 

We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven Senior Vice President to lead the execution and scaled growth of our UK MGA (Managing General Agent) Centre of Excellence. This senior-level role reports into the Head of Marsh Re Access UK and is pivotal in establishing a market-leading MGA capability that delivers differentiated client value and significant revenue generation for the firm.

This is a unique opportunity to architect operational excellence, drive commercial innovation, and position our MGA platform as the leading proposition in the market. You will combine strategic direction-setting with hands-on commercial execution, working across our global platforms and leveraging the full breadth of our Group capabilities.

 

We will count on you to:

 

• Execute strategic initiatives and drive the scaled growth of the UK MGA Centre of Excellence, translating the broader vision into measurable commercial outcomes and market impact.
• Identify, evaluate and pursue new MGA opportunities aligned with market demand and firm capabilities, developing and managing a robust pipeline of high-value mandates.
• Collaborate with UK business segments to design integrated solutions that maximise our ecosystem value and create differentiated client propositions.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across the firm and externally, acting as the primary point of contact for major MGA clients and strategic partners.
• Develop and implement KPIs and reporting frameworks to track commercial performance, profitability and strategic progress, reporting regularly to senior leadership.
• Lead the recruitment, development and retention of top MGA talent, building and mentoring a high-performing team aligned with our growth ambitions.
• Oversee financial planning and delivery against agreed budgets and targets, ensuring disciplined financial management.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory developments and competitive positioning, using market intelligence to inform strategy and identify emerging opportunities.

 

What you need to have:

• Extensive experience in MGA operations, capital structuring or specialty insurance, with a proven track record in P&L leadership and commercial scaling.
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling operations, managing complex stakeholder ecosystems and delivering measurable commercial impact.
• Deep knowledge of MGA business models, market dynamics and underwriting capabilities, combined with the ability to translate strategy into execution and drive accountability.
• Strategic mindset combined with strong commercial acumen; ability to translate strategy into execution and drive accountability.
• Proven leadership of high-performing teams in matrix environments; experience managing across geographies and complex organisational structures.
• Exceptional relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to influence at senior levels and build trust with internal and external partners.
• Strong financial acumen; proven capability in budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Professional qualifications in insurance, risk management, or actuarial science are preferred.

What makes you stand out?

• A strong track record of developing innovative MGA propositions, securing strategic partnerships and positioning businesses for market leadership.
• Experience operating at executive level within the London specialty insurance market, with an established network across carriers, capital providers, brokers and managing agents.

 

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, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, 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 an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [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.