Contractors Professional Leader, Construction & Infrastructure

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Contractors Professional Leader position in our Chicago office. This is a great opportunity to join the Construction Services Group to broker/consult on behalf of a diversified client base with insurance underwriters in the management/professional liability insurance discipline.

This is a hybrid role that requires working onsite from the Chicago office 2-3 days a week.

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

• Responsible for the day-to-day, account management and for broking.
• Builds, expands, and solidifies relationships with existing clients at senior levels within the company. Negotiates with underwriters and /structures insurance programs on behalf of clients. Through service, consultation and reporting, promotes the value Aon delivers to clients.
• Ensures operational excellence, including adherence to service management requirements
• Pro-actively develops knowledge of sister Aon companies and seeks to identify and develop relevant cross sales opportunities and Aon tools.
• Enjoys developing new client relationships and building upon existing relationships.
• Works and collaborates with Aon leadership to achieve goals. Influences and has exposure to Aon leaders in multiple locations.

How this opportunity is different

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• At least 10 years of placement experience or comparable experience in the construction industry segment
• Insurance licensing required - complete required training and exam necessary to obtain appropriate agent’s license(s) (may be obtained upon employment) and ongoing continuing education
• Advanced Degree or professional designation may be preferred, including CPCU, CPLU CIC or ARM
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point
• Good working knowledge of the brokerage business
• Superior written and communication skills to support conduct of business in a professional manner with external/internal clients and the marketplace
• Strong team player who understands the roles and responsibilities of other Aon professionals, assumes responsibility for the timely delivery of a professional work product in accordance with assigned roles, and facilitates communication among team members
• Continually strives for perfection and professionalism in all communications and work products
• Continually strives for personal professional development
• Promotes a positive attitude in always trying to improve a program
• Adherence to Aon’s Business Code of Conduct
• Develop proficiency in use of in-house account management systems (Account Team Desktop, AMe, Bridge, GRIP)

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of industry experience.

• A Property and Casualty Brokers License is required, or must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already active

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.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $221,600 - $300,000 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.

The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, IL.  The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different 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.

A summary of all the benefits offered for this position:

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.

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