Assistant vice president / broker aviation practice

Broker II - National Aviation 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 Aviation practice within Commercial Risk Solutions. You will report to the West Region Aviation Leader.

This is a hybrid role (minimum 3 days a week in office) with the flexibility to work virtually when not in our Chicago, IL office.

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 team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What The Day Will Look Like

• Market and service assigned accounts including developing renewal strategies, reviewing and advising of market conditions, coverage options, assessing risk transfer options and making recommendations regarding coverages, carriers, and services
• Directly advise clientele on risk related matters for their operations, contractual transfers, insurance and non-insurance risk transfers, risk control and operations consulting
• Maintain relationships with broad insurance community underwriters and stakeholders
• Manage and budget assigned renewal book seeking to maximize Aon income and seek penetration opportunities
• Assist the team in meeting assigned account portfolio income and new business goals. Integrate in new business production resources to meet goals. Work on assigned new business projects and opportunities
• Develop and stay current on market conditions through strategic involvement in aviation industry functions such as in accordance with agreed plans and travel budgets as set with unit manager
• Manage agreed expense budget
• Stay in sync with Aon processes, disclosure requirements, maintenance of license requirements (resident, non-resident, surplus lines) as appropriate to assigned book.
• Provide input and information for benchmarking, market reviews, coverage analysis and other projects as assigned by national and local practice
• Integrate broad knowledge of Aon capabilities and various risk disciplines outside of the aviation practice and seek penetration and expansion opportunities to meet expansion goals
• Manage day-to-day service and policy management requirements of assigned book and related team service requirements. May involve back up support and service support on other accounts in the region or national practice.
  
  

How This Opportunity Is Different

Our global aviation experts offer risk management and broking services to the entire spectrum of the Aviation industry including but not limited to airlines, airports, aerospace and general aviation operators. Aon's Global Aviation Specialty represents over 150 aviation insurance professionals around the world dedicated to managing the aviation risks of Aon clients. Our offices are organized geographically ensuring that the right specialist with the required expertise is available regardless of the location of the client. Aon is consistently one of the top three producers to most of the world's largest aviation insurers

Skills And Experience That Will Lead To Success

• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, outstanding organizational skills, ability to make and communicate difficult decisions.
• Minimum of 5+ years of aviation insurance brokerage and/or underwriting experience
• Solid understanding of carrier underwriting practices & processes.
• Proven leadership skills in working with teams and ability to work with clients and to successfully exceed client expectations.
• Validated client facing skills including effective presentations & communications.
• Shown organization and ability to work with others.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various levels.
• Successfully operates in a fast-paced driven environment that requires the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Must obtain a P&C license within first 60 days of hire.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  
  

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $140,000 - $160,000 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.

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.

How We Support Our Colleagues

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.

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile 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 for our colleagues as well.

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 and inclusive 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.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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