Senior broker - builders risk

Posting Description:

Our National Commercial Builder’s Risk Team is expanding! We’re adding a Senior Broker. This role involves working with stakeholders across the construction lifecycle to deliver flexible, scalable insurance solutions that address property, transit, and testing exposures. You’ll help ensure one of our biggest clients and others are protected against risks like design errors, delays, and site-related incidents, while contributing to the success of complex commercial projects. This is a hybrid position that must be in an Aon office at least three days per 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

The Builder’s Risk Broker plays a key role in assessing client needs, preparing market submissions, and negotiating coverage terms with insurers to secure optimal outcomes. This role collaborates closely with the National Builder’s Risk Broking Leader, Account Executives, Originators, and Account Specialists across Aon’s Commercial Risk platform. Further details of responsibilities are listed below:

• Lead placement of Builder’s Risk policies for commercial construction projects,typically valued from $150M and up with a concentration in civil construction.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop account strategies and manage insurance marketing activities.
• Engage with clients to deliver timely, high-quality service and support.
• Analyze project risks, contractual terms, and ensure coverage aligns with exposures.
• Coordinate submission materials with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Present product design options and market submissions to clients and relationship managers.
• Review quotes and binders for accuracy and completeness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers.
• Stay informed on market trends and identify growth opportunities.
• Demonstrate strong communication, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Travel occasionally for client meetings and industry events.
• Operate as an individual contributor with a focus on process excellence.

How this opportunity is different

This role offers the opportunity to shape risk strategies for high-value construction projects while working alongside top industry professionals. You’ll deliver tailored insurance solutions that directly impact project success and client confidence. With a hybrid schedule, you’ll benefit from both in-person collaboration and workplace flexibility. What sets this role apart is its blend of technical expertise, strategic influence, and real-world impact.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Required Experience:

• 7-10+ years in commercial brokerage, customer service, or underwriting.
• Experience in Construction Property and Builder’s Risk Insurance preferred.
• Active Agent/Broker License.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Preferred Experience:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of industry experience.
• • Must maintain an active Property and Casualty insurance license, or be able to acquire one within the first 90 days of employment

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at [email protected] or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

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 $200,000-$240,000 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 or New York,NY. 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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