Reinsurance Broking Analyst - REACH 2026 Job at Gallagher, Chicago, IL

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  • Gallagher
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description



At Gallagher Re, we bring clarity to complexity by helping clients around the world make confident, data-driven decisions in a rapidly evolving risk landscape. Here, you’ll be part of a team that leverages world-class analytics and deep reinsurance expertise to deliver strategic advisory services and transactional excellence. Together, we transform advanced insights and market intelligence into strategies that protect businesses, drive performance, and shape the future of reinsurance.  We’re a community of decision makers, future shapers, and trusted experts working side by side to deliver meaningful impact through innovative thinking and practical solutions. At Gallagher Re, your curiosity is welcomed, your growth is championed, and your work truly matters.  This is a place where you'll have the freedom to explore new ideas, take ownership of your career, and collaborate with people who are as driven and inquisitive as you are.

Overview

Please note: The REACH Program start date is July 2026 . Early starts may occur based on business needs.

Are you ready to kick-start your career or transition into a stable industry that is committed to your professional growth? Look no further! Join us at Gallagher Re and fast-track your career as a Reinsurance Broking Analyst through our REACH Program.

This is a 24-month structured learning and development program that will equip upcoming and recent college graduates, as well as career changers, with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the world of reinsurance broking and risk management. Through this opportunity, you will gain direct access to our esteemed Executive Team and an extensive network of supportive mentors, inspiring trainers, and talented colleagues. Get ready for an experience where guidance and collaboration pave the way to success. All hours spent in training are hours worked and are paid competitively. This is a full-time role with a hybrid work schedule. You will have in-office days and remote days determined by the location.

How you'll make an impact

From natural catastrophes to cyber or political risks, you will play a pivotal role in protecting our clients' assets and helping them navigate complex risks with confidence. By immersing yourself in sophisticated analytics, you will provide in valuable insights , innovative risk transfer strategies, and operational expertise , e nabling our clients to maintain strong financial positions to cover claims for their policyholders when disasters strike.

Every day presents new challenges, ensuring your work remains dynamic and engaging. As a program participant, you will:

  • Collaborate with clients at all levels of their organization, assisting in the marketing, negotiation, placing, a nd servicing of client accounts
  • Craft persuasive pitch documents and compelling presentations fo r both new and existing clients
  • Analyze data in partnership with our actuarial, catastrophe modeling, and financial advisory tea ms, providing valuable insights
  • Contribute to the structuring, placing, and servicing of reinsuranc e transactions
  • Play a crucial role in working with contracts and supporting the finaliz ation of reinsurance placements

In addition, you will particip ate in web-based and in-person seminars to expand your industry knowledge and work towards attaining your P&C (Property & Casualty) license within 12 months of your hire date and your ARe (Associate in Reinsurance) designation wi thin 18 months of your hire date.

As your experience and expertise grow , you will play a meaningful role in helping clients navigate challenges and find coverage solutions that align with their budgets. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting clients during unexpected losses, ensuring their businesses continue to thrive.

About You

Minimum R equirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook , PowerPoint ) to build, refine, and transmit documents seamlessly
  • Strong technological proficiency enabling you to use various software for efficient task completion
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with clients and colleagues
  • Flexibility to travel to our home office in Rolling Meadows, IL, five (5) different times for training. Rest assured, all travel expenses will be covered by Gallagher Re

Nice-to-H aves:

  • Previous internship or work experience in a related field
  • Knowl edge of or curiosity about the reinsurance broking and risk management industry

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Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

  • Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
  • Life and accident insurance
  • 401(K) and Roth options
  • Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
  • Educational expense reimbursement
  • Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

  • Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
  • Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
  • Training programs
  • Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
  • Charitable matching gift program
  • And more...

**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

We value inclusion and diversity

Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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