US Market Engagement Leader at Lockton Companies in Chicago, IL

Job description

Lockton is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to help drive market engagement across our U.S. P&C operations. This role will be instrumental in building high-impact relationships with insurers and wholesalers, advancing internal and external priorities, and maximizing growth opportunities. Key Responsibilities • Relationship Management: Maintain executive-level relationships with carriers and wholesalers; lead engagement calls and stewardship meetings; identify new opportunities and enhance operational efficiency. • Communication and Alignment: Collaborate with internal leaders to identify needs and build tailored market strategies; communicate carrier priorities; manage sponsorships and panel participation. • Compensation Negotiation: Partner with relevant stakeholders to uncover opportunities for revenue growth through aligned objectives, improved consistency, and clearly defined expectations. Contribute to the development and advancement of proprietary products and offerings. • Support product line and industry leaders in the pursuit of strategic opportunities • Compliance and Governance: Ensure documentation and compliance of market contracts; monitor carrier financial health. Remain alert to market trends and potential impact • Innovation and Operational Efficiency: Support product development; drive efficiencies through standardized processes. • Escalation and Risk Management: Strengthen claim escalation protocols; partner with Legal to mitigate systemic risks. • Culture Ambassador: Act as a culture ambassador promoting Lockton’s values, and championing a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work environment across internal and external partnerships • 15+ years in Property & Casualty insurance • Demonstrated executive-level, relationship management skills • Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills • Excellent communication and strategic planning abilities • Experience in complex, matrixed organizations • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred