Account Executive - 12 Month Contract

Aon plc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon plc in Edmonton seeks a Surety Account Executive for a 12-month contract to manage an existing book and grow client relationships in the construction risk space.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of underwriting experience, strong financial analysis, and a proven business development track record, with a focus on contract surety and large projects. Post‑secondary degree in Business, Commerce or Accounting preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of contract surety underwriting experience.
• Construction-specific experience from a program and project perspective.
• Strong financial analysis skills assessing contractor financial strength for bonding.
• Project-specific consultative and placement experience with infrastructure/large projects.
• A consistent track record of business development.
• A level of experience with Contract Surety.
• Post-secondary degree in Business, Commerce and Accounting or equivalent years of industry experience.
• Commitment to professional development including surety courses and ACSB certification.
• CIP, FCIP and CAIB are preferable, or actively pursued.

Responsibilities

• Delivering continuous excellence in servicing an existing book.
• Identifying client needs and developing innovative, cost-effective solutions.
• Developing and nurturing client relationships to maintain Aon as risk advisor of choice.
• Managing bond issuance, modifications, renewals, cancellations, and invoicing.
• Reviewing claims and coordinating with clients and underwriters.
• Generating leads and supporting sales/marketing strategies.

Skills

Contractsurety underwriting

Construction experience

Financial analysis

Business development

Client relationships

Contract Surety

ACSB certification

Certificate progress CIP FCIP CAIB

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business/Commerce/Accounting

Job description

Surety Account Executive – Edmonton (12-Month Contract)

Are you looking for the chance to join an industry leader, working alongside a team of experts in Construction Risk? Got a passion for ongoing learning and continuous improvement, both for your professional development and for operational improvement? This could be your next great career opportunity!

This is a12-month contract positionbased inEdmonton, Alberta.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit.

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

To succeed, you need to be a great teammate working with a local group of risk and insurance professionals supported by a wealth of additional national resources, all dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to business in the construction industry.

• Delivering continuous excellence in servicing an existing book;
• Identifying specific client and prospect needs and developing innovative and cost-effective solutions;
• Developing and nurturing client relationships to ensure, or progress, Aon’s position as risk management advisor of choice;
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with the underwriting community for the ultimate benefit of the client;
• Managing the clients’ daily bonding needs, including receipt and review of bond requests, facilitating required information exchange between clients and underwriters to secure timely approvals;
• Leading administrative service functions including bond issuance, modifications, renewals and cancellations, invoicing, collections, file and database management, and other related activities for assigned clients;
• Reviewing claims and handling the client expectations around claims handling;
• Providing the leadership required for development and delivery of surety and industry related presentations/seminars for clients/prospects as required;
• Monitoring client accounts receivable statements, and collecting outstanding premium owing;
• Acting as a visible face of Aon within the community, working to consistently prospect and facilitating lead generation activities;
• Producing new business and assisting in the development of sales and marketing strategies designed to cultivate revenue generation opportunities;
• Developing new contacts and establishing relationships with prospects that align with the Region’s/Branch’s acknowledged targeted industry or segments;
• Cross‑selling and expanding existing insurance programs with clients; developing and handling client relationships in order to increase sales penetration and cultivate new business opportunities; and
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

How this opportunity is different

In this 12‑month contract role, you will step into a well‑established book of construction surety business and immediately contribute as a trusted advisor to our clients. You’ll work closely with a highly experienced regional team, gaining exposure to complex projects and diverse market relationships while sharpening both your technical and client‑facing skills. This opportunity offers meaningful responsibility, visibility with senior stakeholders and underwriters, and a strong platform to broaden your expertise in construction risk and surety, positioning you well for future opportunities at Aon or within the broader industry.

Preferred Experience:

• 3+ years of contract surety underwriting experience
• Construction-specific experience from a program and project specific perspective
• Strong financial analysis skills with demonstrated experience assessing contractor financial strength for bonding
• Project specific: consultative and placement experience with infrastructure and/or large projects
• A consistent track record of business development
• A level of experience and competence with Contract Surety
• Post‑secondary degree with specialization in Business, Commerce and Accounting or a combination of education and equivalent years of industry experience
• Commitment to professional development including surety courses and certifications (i.e. Associateship of Canadian Surety Bonding (ACSB))
• CIP, FCIP and CAIB are preferable, or working towards

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.