Associate director

Posting Description:

Aon is hiring a US Reinsurance Broking, Associate Director to work out of our NYC office 3 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

• Identifies specific client and prospect needs and develops innovative and cost-effective solutions
• Maintains at all times, a thorough understanding and knowledge of all available Aon resources and solutions available, and matching those to client business requirements
• Achieves high client satisfaction by providing exceptional service
• Fosters and promotes a team approach to both internal and external business relationships
• Has a direct focus on broking alternative / structured reinsurance solutions
• Develops comprehensive relationships with key structured markets and is always knowledgeable about current risk appetite and market dynamic
• Has a direct focus on broking alternative / structured reinsurance solutions
• Is willing to participate in helping in the development of sales and marketing strategy designed to cultivate revenue generation opportunities
• Develops comprehensive relationships with key structured markets and is always knowledgeable about current risk appetite and market dynamic
• Works closely in collaboration with broking teams across solution lines to focus efforts on the development of structured reinsurance solutions, including loss portfolio transfers and/or adverse development covers

How this opportunity is different

As part of the Broker team, you will work closely in collaboration with broking teams across solution lines to focus efforts on the development of structured reinsurance solutions, including loss portfolio transfers and/or adverse development covers. Is willing to participate in helping in the development of sales and marketing strategy designed to cultivate revenue generation opportunities

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of reinsurance
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with capability to interact with major clients to cultivate and maintain strong relationships
• Excellent communicator (both verbally and in writing) with internal and external clients
• Entrepreneurial attitude with keen negotiation, business acumen and problem-solving skills
• Strong organization and time management skills, able to multitask and manage projects
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter; committed to delivering the highest in client service, quality and results
• The ability to embrace change in support of the business unit’s and company’s goals
• Proficient, if not expert knowledge and skills with Microsoft Excel or like application (e.g., programming in R or Python)
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite of products with ability to learn and use multiple software and system-based applications
• Professional demeanor with positive attitude
• Ability to travel
• A minimum of 5 years broking and/or underwriting commercial lines experience, with a focus on property and casualty insurance lines
• A minimum of 5 years in a technical / analytical role, for example, prior work as an actuary, catastrophe modeling or capital modeling

Required education and certifications critical for the role:

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a technical core a positive but not required. Examples include ACAS, FCAS, ASA, FSA, bachelors or masters in a math focused concentration, like applied statistics, mathematics, etc.

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 $100,000 - $140,000 USD 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.

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

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.