The National Primary Casualty Practice is a premier team of casualty brokerage professionals with extensive experience in representing buyers of primary and umbrella/excess liability. We are looking to add a Broker II to our Chicago Primary Casualty team! Our group is constantly in the marketplace, our professionals are on the forefront of innovation, challenging the status quo to design, place, and implement customized solutions. We have in-depth centers of excellence in heavy industry, automotive manufacturing, food & agriculture, energy. and life sciences, among other industries. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work 3 days a week in our Chicago office. We prefer candidates who are local to the Chicago area. However, we are open to considering qualified candidates from surrounding states. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like
Utilizing risk expertise and knowledge of industry and insurance marketplace, a Broker II reviews clients’ exposures and loss experience and develops solutions for clients’ needs.
Understands distinctions of client’s industry and the related risks associated with that industry and provides advice accordingly.
Participates in pre-strategy meeting to create renewal strategy.
Responsible for creating the renewal strategy and submission documents.
Analyzes quotes from carriers and provides analysis to clients and client team members including analysis of pricing and coverage, .
Creates quote comparisons that include identification of: differences against expiring, coverage trigger (occurrence, claims made, occurrence reported), surplus lines or admitted, auditable or non-auditable, exclusions, non-concurrencies, subjectivities, and etc.
Responsible for the order to bind & the accuracy of programs based on client direction
Reviews policies for accuracy and requests changes/corrections from underwriters.
Responsible for following up for any open items or subjectivities.
Maintains contact and relationships with day-to-day client team to effectively service client needs.
Builds and maintains relationships within National Primary Casualty Practice, insurance markets, and clients. Develops and maintain strong working relationships with carriers and/or underwriters.
Acts as the primary source of information concerning market conditions, including pricing trends, coverage grants, and other underwriting parameters.
Engages with National Primary Casualty Practice leadership in product innovation and creative solutions for clients
Works closely with account executives, producers, and client teams to support client retention and new business production.
Articulates the value of the broking function and participates in fee discussions as applicable.
Provides leadership, mentoring and direction to brokers, associate brokers and other colleagues in the development of their broking knowledge and transaction expertise.
Utilizes the network of Aon resources to develop and implement effective risk solutions.
Adheres to Aon Quote Disclosure Standards.
How this opportunity is different
Our colleagues have access to industry-leading resources and expertise through data, research, and collaboration with subject matter experts. You will have the ability to ensure our clients are better informed and better advised, so they can make better decisions about their future.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
10+ years of relevant insurance P&C business experience
Proven knowledge of Casualty (Workers Compensation, Commercial Auto, General Liability, Umbrella/Excess).
Strong understanding of casualty risks and carrier appetites.
Broad relationships with the carriers that write casualty P&C business.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Strong experience using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and presentation skills.
Education:. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of industry experience.
Property and Casualty Brokers License is required
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [email protected]
For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pay Transparency Laws:
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $110,000-$175,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.
The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, IL. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.
This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
A summary of all the benefits offered for that position:
Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance p rogram that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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The National Primary Casualty Practice is a premier team of casualty brokerage professionals with extensive experience in representing buyers of primary and umbrella/excess liability. We are looking to add a Broker II to our Chicago Primary Casualty team! Our group is constantly in the marketplace, our professionals are on the forefront of innovation, challenging the status quo to design, place, and implement customized solutions. We have in-depth centers of excellence in heavy industry, automotive manufacturing, food & agriculture, energy. and life sciences, among other industries.
This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work 3 days a week in our Chicago office. We prefer candidates who are local to the Chicago area. However, we are open to considering qualified candidates from surrounding states.
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like
Utilizing risk expertise and knowledge of industry and insurance marketplace, a Broker II reviews clients’ exposures and loss experience and develops solutions for clients’ needs.
Understands distinctions of client’s industry and the related risks associated with that industry and provides advice accordingly.
Participates in pre-strategy meeting to create renewal strategy.
Responsible for creating the renewal strategy and submission documents.
Analyzes quotes from carriers and provides analysis to clients and client team members including analysis of pricing and coverage, .
Creates quote comparisons that include identification of: differences against expiring, coverage trigger (occurrence, claims made, occurrence reported), surplus lines or admitted, auditable or non-auditable, exclusions, non-concurrencies, subjectivities, and etc.
Responsible for the order to bind & the accuracy of programs based on client direction
Reviews policies for accuracy and requests changes/corrections from underwriters.
Responsible for following up for any open items or subjectivities.
Maintains contact and relationships with day-to-day client team to effectively service client needs.
Builds and maintains relationships within National Primary Casualty Practice, insurance markets, and clients. Develops and maintain strong working relationships with carriers and/or underwriters.
Acts as the primary source of information concerning market conditions, including pricing trends, coverage grants, and other underwriting parameters.
Engages with National Primary Casualty Practice leadership in product innovation and creative solutions for clients
Works closely with account executives, producers, and client teams to support client retention and new business production.
Articulates the value of the broking function and participates in fee discussions as applicable.
Provides leadership, mentoring and direction to brokers, associate brokers and other colleagues in the development of their broking knowledge and transaction expertise.
Utilizes the network of Aon resources to develop and implement effective risk solutions.
Adheres to Aon Quote Disclosure Standards.
How this opportunity is different
Our colleagues have access to industry-leading resources and expertise through data, research, and collaboration with subject matter experts. You will have the ability to ensure our clients are better informed and better advised, so they can make better decisions about their future.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
10+ years of relevant insurance P&C business experience
Proven knowledge of Casualty (Workers Compensation, Commercial Auto, General Liability, Umbrella/Excess).
Strong understanding of casualty risks and carrier appetites.
Broad relationships with the carriers that write casualty P&C business.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Strong experience using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and presentation skills.
Education:. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of industry experience.
Property and Casualty Brokers License is required
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [email protected]
For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pay Transparency Laws:
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $110,000-$175,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.
The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, IL. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.
This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
A summary of all the benefits offered for that position:
Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance p rogram that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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