Broker, Financial Services Group

Aon Hewitt; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services seeks a Broker in Toronto to empower client solutions through innovative risk management. Key responsibilities include analyzing risk exposure, negotiating contracts, and building relationships within the underwriting community. This role requires strong insurance knowledge and exceptional communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Agile work environment

Qualifications

• Solid background in insurance is highly advantageous.
• Possession of a broker license is beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes client-specific risk exposure and details coverage requirements.
• Negotiates with underwriters for premiums and coverage.
• Collaborates with clients to develop coverage strategies.

Skills

Insurance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Education in finance or law

Job description

Aon Is Looking For a Broker, Financial Services Group (Toronto, Canada)

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 Financial Services Group (FSG) within Aon. As a Broker, you will report directly to the Team Leader Financial Services Group.

This position is subject to Aon's Smart Working policy, which may offer a hybrid work style, combining remote and in-office work to enhance flexibility and productivity.

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

• Analyzes client specific risk exposure and details coverage requirements
• Prepares and presents marketing proposals for renewals and new business
• Negotiates with underwriters to establish best terms and conditions with respect to premiums and coverage
• Follows up with insurer to confirm terms of negotiated contract are met
• Approves documentation for new contracts, policy changes, additions, deletions and renewals
• Establishes contacts and cultivates relationships within the underwriting community in an effort to achieve the best premiums and coverage for Aon clients
• Participates in client and prospect meetings
• Collaborates with clients to develop coverage strategy and marketing initiatives for renewal and prospective business
• Collaborates with sales producers to support growth strategies and specific prospecting activities
• Builds productive working relationships with peers and higher level professionals internally and externally to exchange information and make recommendations
• Performs other related duties as required

How this opportunity is different

In this position, you will play a crucial role in developing, negotiating, and overseeing all facets of Executive Risk coverage. This includes the review and placement of various insurance types such as Directors and Officers Liability, Fiduciary (Pension Plan) Liability, Employment Practices Liability, and Crime Insurance.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• A solid background and knowledge in insurance are highly advantageous.
• Education in finance or law is a significant asset.
• Possession of a broker license is beneficial, or a willingness to obtain one within three months of employment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively influence and make an impact on both clients and insurance companies.

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.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [e-mail]

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.

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