Senior Construction Broker

Aon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance leader seeks an experienced Senior Broker for its Mid-Market Construction Centre of Excellence in Vancouver, BC. The role focuses on developing innovative insurance solutions in the construction industry. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in commercial insurance, strong communication skills, and a commitment to ongoing learning. Comprehensive benefits and support for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Support for work/life balance

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in commercial insurance, especially in construction.
• Proven client relationship and organizational skills, detail-oriented.
• Working toward or completed CIP, CAIB, or CRM designation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Account Executives to develop coverage strategy.
• Negotiate with underwriters for premiums and coverage.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to Associate Brokers.

Skills

10+ years’ experience in commercial insurance

Experience in construction/contracting

Strong team player

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary degree or equivalent

Licensed in BC

Job description

Overview

Senior Broker; Mid-Market Construction – Centre of Excellence

Join Aon’s Mid-Market Construction Centre of Excellence team in Vancouver, BC, and contribute to innovative construction insurance solutions. As a Senior Construction Broker, you’ll collaborate with industry leaders and drive results, supported by a team that values your experience and growth. Reporting to senior leadership, you’ll play a key role in delivering outcomes that matter.

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

The salary range for this position is $83,700 - $111,600. Actual salary varies based on education, experience, skills and abilities, and internal equity. Aon also offers a generous incentive earning opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package.

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. We are united through trust as one inclusive team and are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Operating as part of the National Centre of Excellence for Construction (Mid-Market) serving clients across Canada.
• Collaborates with Account Executives in assigned regions to develop coverage strategy and marketing initiatives for renewal and prospective business in the Construction and Contracting segment.
• Analyzes client-specific risk exposure and coverage requirements; prepares and presents marketing proposals for renewals and new business.
• Negotiates with underwriters to establish best terms and conditions for premiums and coverage.
• Continually develops thought leadership and expertise in the Construction segment through networking, technical training, and market/client discussions.
• Communicates current trends and issues to internal and external stakeholders.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with the underwriting community focused on construction and contracting specialty markets to benefit the client and the practice.
• Follows up with insurers to confirm terms of negotiated contracts are met.
• With other team members, prepares, reviews and approves client-ready documentation, including proposals, analyses, mid-term changes, new business and renewals.
• Provides leadership, mentoring, and direction to assist growth and development of Associate Brokers or other broking support staff.
• Lead by example, promoting best practices across lines of business.
• Other related duties as assigned.

How this opportunity is different

As a Senior Broker, you will be part of a team dedicated exclusively to the construction industry, refining your knowledge to strengthen clients’ insurance programs. As part of the COE, you’ll focus on market relationships and negotiations, with a national perspective that informs regional appetites and strengthens negotiating footing.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 10+ years’ experience in commercial insurance, especially construction/contracting, with domestic and Lloyds markets.
• Strong team player who can also work independently.
• Experience in meetings with senior/executive underwriters and clients.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven client relationship and organizational skills; detail-oriented and able to multitask.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Post-secondary degree or equivalent; licensed in BC (minimum) with ability to obtain other licenses.
• Working toward or completed CIP, CAIB, or CRM designation; committed to ongoing learning.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we foster an inclusive workforce. Our agile environment supports wellbeing and work/life balance. All colleagues receive two Global Wellbeing Days each year and we offer various working style solutions.

Our continuous learning culture helps you learn, share, and grow, so you are more connected, relevant, and valued at Aon.

Aon is an equal opportunity workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail] or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated for submitting a candidate.

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