Broker I, Casualty

About the role

The National Casualty Practice is a premier team of casualty brokerage professionals with extensive experience in representing buyers of primary and umbrella/excess liability. We are seeking a Broker to join our Primary Casualty team in Dallas and Houston, Texas. This is a hybrid role with at least three days a week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Thorough analysis of current risk transfer programs to include coverage and cost analysis and a graphical representation of the program.
• Insurance program structure planning and design of alternatives.
• Provide benchmarking analysis related to limits and coverage terms.
• Prepare all marketplace insurance submissions, coordinate and conduct market meetings and negotiations as appropriate in coordination with Account Executives.
• May include some travel.
• Finalize all quotes and complete a thorough comparison of program options as part of the client proposal presentation.
• Comparison to include changes in exposures, losses, collateral, coverage terms and conditions and cost of risk.
• Serve as a primary or secondary market contact as assigned and in accordance with established policy.
• As part of a team, educate and advise fellow team members on coverage issues, markets, and related developments.
• Serve as team member for Aon’s broking library and periodically contribute to the library and related best practices.

Requirements

• Casualty broker with 2+ years of experience working in primary placements and/or in casualty.
• Will be asked to work directly with clients as lead broker or secondary broker to build primary casualty programs, as well as participate on new business opportunities.
• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, exceptional organizational skills, ability to make and communicate difficult decisions.
• An experienced primary casualty broker or underwriter with a solid understanding of and relationships with insurance company management and underwriting teams/personnel.
• Strong written and communication skills necessary to communicate in a professional manner with clients and the marketplace.
• A strong team player who understands the roles and responsibilities of other Aon professionals on the team, assumes responsibility for the timely delivery of a professional work product in accordance with assigned roles, and facilitates communication among team members.
• Promote creativity in presenting new ideas and approaches for clients or prospects; promote a positive attitude in always trying to improve a program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of industry experience.
• Property and Casualty Brokers License is required (can be attained on the job).

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to make and communicate difficult decisions.
• Experience in primary placements and/or casualty.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Team player.
• Ability to promote creativity and a positive attitude.

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.
• Variety of 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.
• 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 $83,800 - $118,900 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.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role with at least three days a week in the office.