Account Executive, Affinity Programs

Aon; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Affinity Account Executive, where you will empower clients with innovative insurance solutions. This hybrid role offers the chance to work from both Toronto and Edmonton, engaging with a diverse team to deliver exceptional service and build lasting client relationships. You will be responsible for providing expert advice, managing accounts, and ensuring client satisfaction. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to inclusivity, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the insurance industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Inclusive workforce

Agile work environment

Continuous learning culture

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of commercial insurance experience required.
• Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience is necessary.
• CIP/CAIB and/or CRM certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide insurance advice and guidance to Affinity Clients.
• Develop and manage client relationships to increase sales.
• Negotiate with Underwriters for competitive pricing.

Skills

Commercial insurance experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Attention to detail

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Post-Secondary degree or equivalent experience

CIP/CAIB and/or CRM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Affinity Account Executive, CPG

As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions in Canada. As an Account Executive, you will report directly to the Consumer Products Group Leadership team.

This is a hybrid role and will be performed from our Toronto or Edmonton 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:

Distinctive Client Value

• Provides insurance advice and guidance to Affinity Clients
• Identify specific client and prospect needs and develop innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Review and revise insurance program in conjunction with the client to ensure complete and appropriate coverage.
• Working in the contact center and answering incoming calls to help resolve client issues and concerns.
• Always Maintaining a thorough understanding and knowledge of all available Aon resources.
• Ensuring expected standards of service are delivered to our clients.
• Deliver results on new business opportunities.
• Utilize various strategies to maximize new business and retention results.
• Servicing existing client programs, defining routine insurance issues and providing advice on resolution of issues.
• Ensuring client files are updated and maintained. This includes making direct requests for information from clients and handling client inquiries regarding those requests.
• Managing Accounts Receivable.
• Efficiently apply internal systems as it pertains to client information, projects and reporting.
• Adhering to Aon standards for documents and invoice delivery.
• 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.
• Analyzing client specific risk exposure and details coverage requirements; preparing and presenting renewals and new business.
• Negotiating, establishing, and maintaining strong 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.
• Saving documents on Aon’s electronic filing system.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Operational Excellence

• Be their day-to-day point of contact for ongoing service needs and ensuring smooth communication and coordination with the client.
• Assume accountability for the day-to-day service quality provided to the client.
• Developing and managing client relationships in order to increase penetration sales and cultivate new business opportunities.
• Performing other related duties as assigned in support of the managing the day-to-day service delivery to our clients.
• Required to maintain up to date licensing per province as it pertains to your clients needs.
• Required to maintain an assigned renewal book while earning new business.

How this opportunity is different

Our new colleague will be working alongside experienced team of colleagues with diverse backgrounds, ranging from account management, broking, claims advocacy, risk engineering and specialty brokers to bring the best of Aon to our clients.

Joining a 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

• Minimum one to five (1-5) years of commercial insurance experience is required.
• Knowledge of specialty lines such as D&O, E&O, Cyber, Pollution, Construction Industry, Marine, Aviation and/or Public Sector.
• Level 1 Provincial licensing required
• CIP/CAIB and/or CRM an asset.
• Post-Secondary degree or a combination of education and equivalent years of industry experience.
• 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.
• Meticulous attention to detail, refined organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Proven ability to prioritize competing requirements and deadlines under pressure.
• Must have strong computer skills and be proficient with the Microsoft Office Package.
• Previous experience supporting clients nationally would be an asset but is not required.
• Asset to be bilingual (French / English)

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 employ ment 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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Affinity Account Executive, CPG

As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions in Canada. As an Account Executive, you will report directly to the Consumer Products Group Leadership team.

This is a hybrid role and will be performed from our Toronto or Edmonton 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:

Distinctive Client Value

• Provides insurance advice and guidance to Affinity Clients
• Identify specific client and prospect needs and develop innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Review and revise insurance program in conjunction with the client to ensure complete and appropriate coverage.
• Working in the contact center and answering incoming calls to help resolve client issues and concerns.
• Always Maintaining a thorough understanding and knowledge of all available Aon resources.
• Ensuring expected standards of service are delivered to our clients.
• Deliver results on new business opportunities.
• Utilize various strategies to maximize new business and retention results.
• Servicing existing client programs, defining routine insurance issues and providing advice on resolution of issues.
• Ensuring client files are updated and maintained. This includes making direct requests for information from clients and handling client inquiries regarding those requests.
• Managing Accounts Receivable.
• Efficiently apply internal systems as it pertains to client information, projects and reporting.
• Adhering to Aon standards for documents and invoice delivery.
• 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.
• Analyzing client specific risk exposure and details coverage requirements; preparing and presenting renewals and new business.
• Negotiating, establishing, and maintaining strong 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.
• Saving documents on Aon’s electronic filing system.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Operational Excellence

• Be their day-to-day point of contact for ongoing service needs and ensuring smooth communication and coordination with the client.
• Assume accountability for the day-to-day service quality provided to the client.
• Developing and managing client relationships in order to increase penetration sales and cultivate new business opportunities.
• Performing other related duties as assigned in support of the managing the day-to-day service delivery to our clients.
• Required to maintain up to date licensing per province as it pertains to your clients needs.
• Required to maintain an assigned renewal book while earning new business.

How this opportunity is different

Our new colleague will be working alongside experienced team of colleagues with diverse backgrounds, ranging from account management, broking, claims advocacy, risk engineering and specialty brokers to bring the best of Aon to our clients.

Joining a 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

• Minimum one to five (1-5) years of commercial insurance experience is required.
• Knowledge of specialty lines such as D&O, E&O, Cyber, Pollution, Construction Industry, Marine, Aviation and/or Public Sector.
• Level 1 Provincial licensing required
• CIP/CAIB and/or CRM an asset.
• Post-Secondary degree or a combination of education and equivalent years of industry experience.
• 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.
• Meticulous attention to detail, refined organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Proven ability to prioritize competing requirements and deadlines under pressure.
• Must have strong computer skills and be proficient with the Microsoft Office Package.
• Previous experience supporting clients nationally would be an asset but is not required.
• Asset to be bilingual (French / English)

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 employ ment 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.

#LI-RC2

#LI-Hybrid