Associate Broker, Professional Services Group

About the role

Aon is seeking an Associate Broker to join their team in Chicago, IL. This is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days of in-office presence.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate insurance placements and renewals in conjunction with senior team members.
• Build and maintain relationships with underwriters of relevant placements.
• Assist in delivering services, advice, and advocacy to clients, particularly senior-level leadership such as risk managers and offices of general counsel.
• Prepare underwriting submissions and claims exhibits for commercial insurers.
• Draft and prepare policy documentation and endorsements, and compare policy wordings across different risks when necessary.
• Create reports, summaries, papers, and meeting materials for direct client delivery.
• Engage in business development within the practice and explore new and evolving risks, potential risk transfer, and risk financing solutions.
• Collaborate with colleagues in New York and other Aon offices (Chicago, London, Bermuda, Montreal, and elsewhere) in coordinating insurance programs and policies for clients.
• Attend team meetings, maintain outstanding task lists, and keep accurate records of team and personal activities and communications.
• Participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings to support present and future responsibilities.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of Professional Liability experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Broker’s or P&C license preferred, or to be obtained within 6 months of start date.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Skills

• Negotiation and contract drafting.
• Underwriting and claims handling.
• Client relationship management.
• Business development and proposal writing.
• Knowledge of insurance products and markets.

Benefits

Aon offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Variety of leaves of absence, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Health savings account and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Optional personal insurance policies.
• Tuition assistance.
• Commuter benefits.
• An employee assistance program.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000, with actual salary varying based on factors including education, experience, and internal equity.