Associate Broker

Aon is looking for an Associate Broker to join our Marine practice.

As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our Marine practice group within Aon Risk Solutions in Chicago, IL. This role will have the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chicago, IL Aon office location.

What the day will look like

• Handling policy & coverage related questions from staff issuing Certificates of Insurance
• Investigating accounting queries as required
• Attending internal pre-renewal strategy meetings with Broker, as required
• Setting up and handling abeyances in a timely fashion and in line with internal client expectations
• Collecting new and renewal documentation including electronic copies (where available)
• schedules, application forms
• Generating binder documentation & expiring schedules, to be provided to the Broker
• Supporting Brokers with general day-to-day client servicing
• In consultation with the broker, reviewing and requesting corrections to policy documents from Insurer, abeyance and follow up for timely delivery of correct policy documents. Engaging the broker if insurers are not delivering in accordance with our service standards
• Assisting in the creation of submissions for all accounts. Ensuring submission quality to Aon Standards, including details of any midterm changes, new operations, exposure schedules, claims summaries, etc.
• Calculating complex premium, fees, adjustments and taxes and retain a copy in the file.
• Requesting assistance from the Broker if unclear on how to proceed.
• Ensuring that documents are forwarded to Insurer(s) with a detailed letter explaining all changes or enclosures
• Backing-up and supporting the Broker in the tracking of outstanding renewal documents and assisting with follow up with insurers for timely delivery of policy documents/endorsements
• Checking insurer policies within 30 days of the date received from the carrier

How this opportunity is different

Aon's Global Marine Specialty Practice is structured to deliver global capabilities locally. As the world's leading broker, and as experts in marine coverages and market alternatives, Aon has unparalleled access to world insurance markets and new sources of capital, enabling us to design the optimal insurance and risk management program. We work closely with various clients - ship owners and operators, cruise, ferry and other passenger vessels, charterers, ports, terminals, and shipyards, as well as other firms with marine exposures- to interpret their needs, using a data-driven approach and technology that collects and analyzes global market data in real time, to support carrier selection and negotiation.

Qualifications Required:

• HIGH attention to detail
• 15+ years of Commercial Insurance experience
• Good sales skills or desire and ability to quickly develop effective sales techniques
• Committed to delivering the highest level of customer service and quality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Access
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize a wide range of tasks from various sources and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Goal oriented and highly motivated in achieving results
• Ability to work independently or within a team

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

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 ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

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 is $85,000 to $100,000 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.

We Offer You

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 program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.