Senior Broker – Large Construction

Employer: Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc.
Position: Senior Broker – Large Construction
Terms of Employment: Permanent / Full Time
Location: Calgary, AB
Employment Address: 600 3 Ave SW Suite 1800, Calgary, AB T2P 0G5, Canada
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy. Optional Medical and Dental coverage, mandatory 2% contribution to a matched DCPP, option to increase contributions to increase DCPP, option to contribute to a matched RRSP, eligibility for Aon credits to put into Healthcare Spending Account or purchase additional vacation or purchase Aon stock. Aon also offers continuing education & training, a unique internal advancement program, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
Language: English
Salary: $150,000 - $160,000/ year
Contact: Brian.naujokas@aon.com

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 Construction Services Practice Group part of Aon Risk Solutions across Canada. This will be a national position addressing the needs of our clients across the country based in Calgary. You will report directly to the Senior Vice President and National Centre of Excellence Manager for Construction – Large Accounts & Projects.

Duties:

• Operating as part of the Construction Services Practice Group serving clients across Canada, collaborating with Account Executives across Canada to develop coverage strategy and marketing initiatives for renewal and prospective business in the Construction segment for both annual and project specific coverages
• Analyzing client specific risk exposure and detailed coverage requirements; preparing and presenting marketing proposals for renewals and new business
• Negotiating with underwriters to establish best terms and conditions with respect to premiums and coverage
• Continually working to develop thought leadership and expertise in the Construction segment through networking, technical training, and market/industry/client discussions
• Communicating current trends and issues to interested parties internally and externally
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with the underwriting community with a focus on Construction specialty markets for the benefit of the client and the practice
• Working with the Insurer to finalize and confirm the terms of the negotiated contract are met
• Working with colleagues in London, England in the placement of annual and project specific coverages
• Preparing, reviewing, and approving client-ready documentation, including proposals, analysis, comparisons, manuscript policy documents, mid-term changes, new business and renewals in conjunction with other team members
• Providing leadership, mentoring and direction to assist with the growth and development of Associate Brokers or other members of the Construction Services Group.
• Leading by example by demonstrating and sharing with all lines of business the importance of best practices.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of industry experience in construction insurance, specifically with placing or underwriting Property including Contractors Equipment, Master Builders Risk, Casualty – CGL / Umbrella / Excess / Master Wrap Up, project specific Builders Risk and Wrap Up coverages
• General Insurance Level One and Level Two licenses or ability to obtain both licenses within twenty-four (24) months
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Ability to participate and contribute in meetings with senior to executive level underwriters and clients
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Strong organization skills and the ability to prioritize under pressure of competing deadlines
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

Our Colleague Experience:
On-the-job training and insurance industry courses and training programs are provided and are required for employment.
From helping clients gain access to capital after natural disasters, to creating access to health care and retirement for millions, Aon colleagues empower results for our clients, communities, and each other every day. They make a difference, work with the best, own their potential, and value one another. This is the Aon Colleague Experience, defining what it means to work at Aon and realizing our vision of empowering human and economic possibility. To learn more visit Aon Colleague Experience (http://www.aon.com/about-aon/careers/meet-your-future-team.jsp).

About Aon:

Aon plc (http://www.aon.com/) (NYSE:AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.

By applying for a position with Aon, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Aon's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, fingerprint verification, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position. Please fax inquires to 312-381-9423 and cite job title in response.

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DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.