Senior Program Manager, Professional Liability

About the role

You will coordinate carrier management, underwriting governance, product strategy, and distribution via our Territorial Administrator network, concentrating on profitable growth, outstanding client experience, and tangible value for AICPA members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end Accountants Professional Liability Program, including strategy, underwriting framework, pricing approach, and portfolio performance.
• Take full accountability for the Program Manager Agreement with the underwriting company, driving carrier alignment and results.
• Lead and develop the dedicated Aon underwriting team; coach, guide, and mentor colleagues.
• Serve as a senior leader with our Territorial Administrator distribution network, aligning distribution strategy with program goals.
• Represent Aon and the Program at key CPA profession events (e.g., CPA/SEA, state society events) and through speaking engagements and marketplace presentations.
• Act as Aon’s senior leader with the AICPA Personal and Professional Liability Insurance Programs Committee.
• Represent Aon and the Program at key CPA profession events (e.g., CPA/SEA, state society events) and through speaking engagements and marketplace presentations.
• Help underwriters and sales teams “win” individual accounts (new business and renewals).
• Lead carrier and actuarial reviews for APL and PLUS, using data and analytics to advise on pricing and underwriting decisions.
• Review and approve risk management and marketing copy, ensuring transparency, compliance, and coordination with program strategy.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with AICPA, state societies, board members, and profession leaders.
• Analyze and advise on coverage, legislative, and underwriting exposures and issues as they arise (e.g., BOI).

  Requirements

  • Proven experience in financial services and/or insurance, with meaningful experience in professional liability / E&O; accountants’ or professional services E&O strongly preferred.
  • 10+ years in senior management roles leading sophisticated insurance functions (e.g., underwriting, program or portfolio management, distribution, or large client portfolios).
  • Proven leadership of carrier relationships and program/portfolio performance, including experience with program manager agreements or similar structures.
  • Deep understanding of CPAs’ professional liability exposures, coverage structures, and market dynamics; experience with AICPA or association/affinity programs is a plus.
  • Consistent track record of coaching, developing, and mentoring teams.
  • Proven track record to build executive-level relationships with clients, carrier partners, associations, and distribution partners.
  • Highly analytical, data-driven decision-maker with strong strategic and problem-solving skills.
  • Outstanding communication skills and executive presence, including comfort with public speaking and industry presentations.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, risk management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
  • Professional designations such as CPCU, RPLU, or CPA are highly preferred.
  • Property & Casualty Producer Licensure required (or ability to acquire within a specified timeframe).

    Qualifications

    • Proven experience in financial services and/or insurance, with meaningful experience in professional liability / E&O; accountants’ or professional services E&O strongly preferred.
    • 10+ years in senior management roles leading sophisticated insurance functions (e.g., underwriting, program or portfolio management, distribution, or large client portfolios).
    • Proven leadership of carrier relationships and program/portfolio performance, including experience with program manager agreements or similar structures.
    • Deep understanding of CPAs’ professional liability exposures, coverage structures, and market dynamics; experience with AICPA or association/affinity programs is a plus.
    • Consistent track record of coaching, developing, and mentoring teams.
    • Proven track record to build executive-level relationships with clients, carrier partners, associations, and distribution partners.
    • Highly analytical, data-driven decision-maker with strong strategic and problem-solving skills.
    • Outstanding communication skills and executive presence, including comfort with public speaking and industry presentations.
    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, risk management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
    • Professional designations such as CPCU, RPLU, or CPA are highly preferred.
    • Property & Casualty Producer Licensure required (or ability to acquire within a specified timeframe).

      Skills

      • Proven experience in financial services and/or insurance, with meaningful experience in professional liability / E&O; accountants’ or professional services E&O strongly preferred.
      • 10+ years in senior management roles leading sophisticated insurance functions (e.g., underwriting, program or portfolio management, distribution, or large client portfolios).
      • Proven leadership of carrier relationships and program/portfolio performance, including experience with program manager agreements or similar structures.
      • Deep understanding of CPAs’ professional liability exposures, coverage structures, and market dynamics; experience with AICPA or association/affinity programs is a plus.
      • Consistent track record of coaching, developing, and mentoring teams.
      • Proven track record to build executive-level relationships with clients, carrier partners, associations, and distribution partners.
      • Highly analytical, data-driven decision-maker with strong strategic and problem-solving skills.
      • Outstanding communication skills and executive presence, including comfort with public speaking and industry presentations.
      • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, risk management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
      • Professional designations such as CPCU, RPLU, or CPA are highly preferred.
      • Property & Casualty Producer Licensure required (or ability to acquire within a specified timeframe).

        Benefits

        • 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.
        • Paid time off at the discretion of the employee and management in accordance with company policy and practices.
        • Variety of other types of leaves of absence.
        • 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

        $200,000 to $250,000 annually.

        Schedule

        N/A