Senior Public Sector Broker

Aon plc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon plc in Toronto seeks a Vice President, Senior Broker & Assistant Leader to drive growth in the Public Sector, manage complex placements, and strengthen insurer relationships. You will be a trusted advisor to clients and colleagues, leading through expertise and market influence while collaborating with Account Executives and service teams.

You will focus on new business, renewals, and strategic market discussions, contributing to growth across local and national accounts in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial insurance broking experience, preferably with large Public Sector, municipal, education, transit or government clients.
• Proven ability to lead complex market negotiations and renewals.
• Strong relationship management and communication, ability to influence clients and carriers.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders while acting as a trusted advisor and connector.
• Recognized market presence within the Toronto insurance marketplace with strong carrier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the broking strategy and placement of complex Public Sector accounts.
• Coordinate between clients, insurer partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain relationships with local, national, and global market partners.
• Lead market meetings, renewal strategy discussions, and complex carrier negotiations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to colleagues across the Toronto team.
• Collaborate with Account Executives and client service teams to deliver innovative risk solutions and client outcomes.
• Support business development through client meetings and growth opportunities.
• Identify emerging market trends and help clients navigate evolving risk challenges.

Skills

Broking exp

Negotiations

Relationship mgmt

Stakeholder coord

Toronto presence

Job description

Vice President, Senior Broker & Assistant Leader – Public Sector

Role Type: Existing Vacancy

Are you a recognized broker who excels at leading complex public sector placements and building influential market relationships?

Do you enjoy being the trusted connector between clients, insurers, and internal stakeholders while driving growth and delivering exceptional outcomes?

Join Aon's Public Sector team and play a key role in shaping risk solutions for some of Canada's most complex and high-profile public sector organizations!

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Toronto office, in accordance with Aon's Smart Working policy.

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.

The salary range for this position is $90,00- $130,000 The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

Aon also offers you 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.

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

As a Vice President, Senior Broker & Assistant Leader, you will be a highly visible market-facing leader within Aon's Public Sector team. This role is focused on driving new and renewal business, developing placement strategies, strengthening insurer relationships, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients and colleagues. While this role does not include direct people management responsibilities, it requires strong leadership through influence, expertise, and collaboration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the broking strategy and placement of complex Public Sector accounts.
• Acting as a key point of coordination and communication between clients, insurer partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with local, national, and global market partners.
• Leading market meetings, renewal strategy discussions, and complex carrier negotiations.
• Serving as a trusted advisor and go-to market resource for colleagues across the Toronto team.
• Working closely with Account Executives and client service teams to deliver innovative risk solutions and exceptional client outcomes.
• Supporting business development initiatives, including prospect meetings, client presentations, and growth opportunities.
• Identifying emerging market trends and helping clients navigate evolving risk and insurance challenges.
• Driving successful new business and renewal outcomes through deep market expertise and strong insurer relationships.

How this opportunity is different

This position offers the opportunity to combine senior-level broking expertise with strategic leadership responsibilities within one of Canada's leading Public Sector teams. You will collaborate with experienced Account Executives, risk consultants, and broking professionals while maintaining strong visibility and influence across the insurance marketplace.

This role is ideal for a senior broker who enjoys leading through expertise rather than formal people management. You will be relied upon as a trusted market leader, helping to shape client strategy, coordinate key stakeholders, and lead important market discussions on some of the region's largest and most complex Public Sector accounts. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while remaining close to clients, markets, and business development activities.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Extensive commercial insurance broking experience, preferably supporting large Public Sector, municipal, education, transit, infrastructure, or government-related clients.
• Proven ability to lead complex market negotiations, develop placement strategies, and manage sophisticated renewal programs.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to influence clients, carrier partners, and senior business leaders.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple stakeholders while serving as a trusted advisor and connector across the business.
• Recognized market presence within the Toronto insurance marketplace, with strong carrier relationships and a proven ability to lead market strategy, influence outcomes, and drive growth through both new and existing client relationships.

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.