Commercial Insurance Senior Broker

Aon Hewitt; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Aon as a Senior Broker where you will be part of an industry-leading team focused on innovative and effective solutions for clients. This role emphasizes client relationship management and collaboration with experienced colleagues. Ideal candidates will possess strong negotiation skills and a client-focused approach, along with at least five years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Flexible working style solutions

Qualifications

• Five+ years of broking or related experience required.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven relationship building skills with clients.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with Underwriters for optimal terms and pricing.
• Verify accuracy of policies and documentation.
• Collaborate with Account Executives for coverage strategy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Client focused

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Education

Post-Secondary degree

Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB 3)

Job description

Would you like to work as part of an industry-leading team? Do you enjoy helping empower results for clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions? You could be the perfect fit for our Senior Broker position!

This is a role with the flexibility to work virtual, hybrid and from wither our Halifax or St. John’s office.

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, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Negotiating with Underwriters for the best terms, conditions and competitive pricing for existing and new clients;
• Verifying that all policies and documentation for accuracy in accordance with terms and conditions;
• Collaborating with Account Executive(s) to develop coverage strategy and marketing initiatives for renewal and prospective business;
• Analyzing client specific risk exposure and details coverage requirements; preparing and presenting marketing proposals for renewals and new business;
• Negotiating, establishing, and maintaining positive relationships with the underwriting community for the ultimate benefit of the client;
• Following up with Insurer(s) to confirm terms of negotiated contract are met;
• Approving documentation for new contracts, policy changes, additions, deletions and renewals;
• Acting in the capacity of a mentor and peer coach to the Broking team;
• Providing leadership, mentoring and advising to the Associate Broker(s) and Broking Coordinator(s);
• Leading by example by demonstrating and sharing with all lines of business the importance of standard methodologies;

How this opportunity is different

The successful candidate will be working alongside experienced team of colleagues with a variety of backgrounds, ranging from account management, broking, claims advocacy, risk engineering and specialty brokers to bring the best of Aon to our clients. Joining global organization also comes with opportunities for advancements, cross-training, involvement on local, national and global projects and ability to participate and drive innovative projects and solutions across all solution and product lines.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Five + (5+) years of broking or related experience required;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both verbally and written;
• Client focused and proven relationship building skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively as a key member of a team and independently with minimum supervision;
• Attention to detail, refined interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task;
• Proven track record to prioritize competing requirements and deadlines under pressure;
• Post-Secondary degree or a combination of education and equivalent years of industry experience;
• Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB 3) preferred, or a willingness to obtain;

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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