Account Executive/Broker II
About the role
As a leader in the industry, Aon is one of the largest surety brokers representing both contract and commercial clients domestically and globally. Aon is the top broker with the majority of the large surety companies and is seeking candidates for a Surety Account Executive/Broker Position to join the Construction Services Group (CSG). This hybrid role requires 2–3 days onsite weekly from a local Aon office in Dallas, Houston, Oklahoma, or Louisiana. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. United through trust as one inclusive team, we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. In this opportunity you won’t just manage accounts—you’ll lead strategy, gaining direct access to decision‑makers and playing a central role in shaping complex, high‑impact bonding programs for major domestic and global clients. You’ll operate with the agility of a boutique team while leveraging Aon’s unmatched scale, resources, and reputation in the surety space.
Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a portfolio of surety clients.
- Continuously provide advisory services by outlining surety program options and providing guidance on the recommended structures specific to the client’s needs.
- Consult with clients regarding surety market conditions and the surety companies.
- Secure and manage surety facilities to meet the clients’ surety bond requirements. This process involves the receipt and review of materials including but not limited to financial, organizational, operational, and strategic that are necessary to prepare a placement memorandum, negotiation of terms, conditions, indemnity, and completion of the requisite documentation.
- Management of the existing surety relationships on client surety programs, including participation in, establishing and moderating meetings, when necessary, with the sureties.
- Continuously monitor clients’ company structure, operations, and credit profile in support of the surety program, including reviewing financial presentations.
- Work with the client service team as client team lead in managing day‑to‑day account management of the surety business.
- Deliver new solutions for clients by reviewing their needs and ensuring surety credit is maximized.
- Drive growth by working collaboratively with internal sales producers, the Insurance Account Executives and other surety team members to bring in new clients or prospects, including contributing to the sales process and responding to RFPs.
- Preparing and presenting surety proposals and presentations.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in the Surety industry.
- Relationship builder – internally and externally.
- Ability to travel.
- Well‑developed communication and presentation skills.
- Attention to detail and technical proficiency is critical.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of industry experience.
- Willingness to obtain an active Property and Casualty license within four months of hire (90 days).
- For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.
Benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
- 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
- Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions
Pay
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $134,000 to $225,000 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, and may be adjusted based on 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.
Schedule
Hybrid role: 2–3 days onsite weekly from a local Aon office in Dallas, Houston, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.