Account Executive II, Surety

AON PLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aon PLC in Chicago seeks an Account Executive II to join its Construction & Infrastructure practice. Hybrid role (2–3 days onsite). Lead coverage strategy development, client interactions, and documentation for renewals and new business while building underwriting relationships.

The candidate will analyze client risk exposures, prepare marketing proposals, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced team. Strong communication and Microsoft Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of industry experience.
• Willingness to obtain an active Property and Casualty license within four months.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze risk exposures and develop marketing proposals.
• Experience handling client requests and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior team to develop coverage strategies and marketing initiatives for renewals and new opportunities.
• Respond promptly to client requests and service needs.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for new business and renewals.
• Analyze risk exposures and develop tailored marketing proposals.
• Build and maintain relationships with the underwriting community.
• Process policies, renewals, endorsements, and cancellations.
• Review documents and ensure signatures; distribute materials as needed.

Skills

Relationship building

Client communication

Time management

Analytical reasoning

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of industry experience

Willing to obtain P&C license within 4 months

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Posting Description

We’re seeking an Account Executive II to join our Construction & Infrastructure (C&I) in Chicago. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced and respected Insurance Professionals in the industry. Our team specializes in managing complex indemnity structures, handling high-volume transaction activity, and delivering sophisticated risk analysis for clients operating at the highest levels of the construction sector.

This hybrid role (2–3 days onsite weekly) from a local Aon office. We are considering applicants in Chicago, St Louis, Indianapolis, Dallas, Houston, and Minneapolis

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

• Collaborate with senior team members to develop coverage strategies and marketing initiatives for both renewals and prospective business opportunities.
• Respond promptly and accurately to client requests, inquiries, and service needs.
• Prepare and maintain up-to-date documentation for new business and renewals.
• Analyze client-specific risk exposures and coverage needs; develop and present tailored marketing proposals.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with the underwriting community, particularly with key partner markets.
• Process and/or issue, as applicable, new policies, renewals, endorsements, additions, deletions, and cancellations.
• Review and proofread all documentation, ensure accurate signatures are obtained, and distribute materials as needed.
• Calculate premium adjustments and other related figures for insurance and provider documentation.
• Lead, monitor, and report on ongoing insurance or risk retention programs, ensuring they meet performance goals.
• Manage daily tasks and key assignments using appropriate technology tools and platforms.

How this opportunity is different

This isn’t a typical Account Executive role. At the core of our team is a deep bench of industry-leading expertise and a collaborative culture that empowers you to grow quickly and meaningfully. You’ll be working with high-performing professionals on some of the most complex and high-stakes surety programs in the market—programs that demand creativity, agility, and strategic thinking. You'll have the chance to lead, influence, and drive measurable impact while developing a long-term career path in a firm that values technical excellence, innovation, and leadership development.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 7+ years of relevant experience in Property & Casualty insurance, with a strong preference for expertise in Construction Surety Bonds.
• Proven ability to build strong rapport and collaborate effectively with high-level clients and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to reviewing work thoroughly and participating in peer reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively, while also contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and volume, while maintaining flexibility in a fast-paced setting.
• Solid mathematical and analytical reasoning skills to support risk analysis and premium calculations.
• Deep relationships with national and regional carriers active in the Surety and P&C markets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex information to clients and team members.
• Strong digital literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience creating compelling client presentations.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with all Aon policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of industry experience.

• Must have the willingness to obtain an active Property and Casualty license within four months of hire (90 days)

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

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.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $132,000 to $210,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

A summary of all the benefits offered for this position

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts,employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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