Broker II​/Vice President - Logistics, National Marine Practice

AVP/Broker II - Logistics, National Marine Practice

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace that values your expertise and growth. Join us to make a significant impact in the world of marine logistics and insurance.

This is a hybrid role based out of Chicago, Houston, Miami, New York City or San Francisco.

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

• Market new and renewal business, handling all aspects of the placements from initial market selection through policy delivery to client.

• Ensure that placements are handled accurately and on time

• Build and maintain detailed knowledge of logistics liability & shipper's interest insurance marketplace, products and services.

• Develop productive business relationships with key insurance underwriters and Aon local office teams

• Identify and analyze prospect and client exposures.

• Coordinate activities with other internal units as required to meet customer needs.

• Present to local account executives, participate in RFPs, client meetings and conference calls.

• Key member of the client facing team, acting as a trusted advisor to the executive level client in broking, designing, selling and servicing complex accounts.

• Serves as a primary internal source for information concerning market trends, pricing practices and other underwriting policies, often within a specialized area.

• Responsible for planning, scheduling, resourcing and driving large projects/ programs.

• Frequently interacts with senior level colleagues and clients, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or clients and the company.

How this opportunity is different

A'ons Global Marine Specialty Practice is structured to deliver global capabilities locally. As the world's leading broker, and as experts in marine coverages and market alternatives, Aon has unparalleled access to world insurance markets and new sources of capital, enabling us to design the optimal insurance and risk management program. We work closely with various clients - freight forwarders, freight brokers, warehouseman, customs brokers, etc.

to interpret their needs, using a data-driven approach and technology that collects and analyzes global market data in real time, to support carrier selection and negotiation.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Required Experience:

• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, outstanding organizational skills, ability to make and communicate difficult decisions.

• 5+ years of logistics/marine insurance brokerage experience.

• Solid understanding of carrier underwriting practices & processes.

• Validated leadership skills in working with teams and ability to work with clients and to successfully exceed client expectations.

• Proven client facing skills including effective presentations & communications.

• Shown organizational skills and ability to work with others.

• Experience in resource deployment and utilization management.

• Strong social skills, with the ability to interact optimally at various levels.

• Successfully operates in a fast-paced driven environment that requires the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.

• Sales experience preferred.

• Must maintain appropriate broker's license.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

How we support our colleagues

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…