Marine Houston Practice Leader

Overview

As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our National Marine Practice within Aon Commercial Risk Solutions in Houston, TX. You will report directly to the National Hull & Liability Practice Leader. This is a hybrid role that requires being on site three days a week.

Aon's 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 - ship owners and operators, cruise, ferry and other passenger vessels, charterers, ports, terminals, and shipyards, as well as other firms with marine exposures- 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.

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.

• Lead and grow a Marine Practice in Houston, primarily serving Gulf based clients
• Work with the Houston Production team to grow marine clientele - additional $5M in 3-5 years).
• Lead regional and national marine client relationships in the Account Executive role
• Market new and renewal business, leading all aspects of the placements from initial market selection through policy delivery to client.
• Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of Hull and Liability 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.
• 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 executing 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.

• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, exceptional organizational skills, ability to make and communicate difficult decisions.
• Minimum of 10 years of marine insurance brokerage and/or underwriting experience and/or related experience.
• Effective working knowledge of carrier underwriting practices & processes.
• Proven 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.
• Proven organization and ability to work with others.
• Experience in resource deployment and utilization management.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various levels.
• Successfully operates in a fast-paced driven environment that requires the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Sales experience preferred.
• Must maintain appropriate broker's license.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of industry experience.

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 thermore, 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.

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