Assistant Vice President, Cyber Solutions

Aon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon in Chicago is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Cyber Solutions - PE to lead cross‑functional efforts from our hybrid Chicago office. You will coordinate the team’s book of business, work with CyQu and Analytics, and ensure high‑quality client service across PE/M&A initiatives.

You will mentor colleagues, shape PE/MA strategies, and connect with account personnel to drive growth while applying deep knowledge of Cyber and E&O insurance markets and effective broking practices.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Cyber/E&O insurance experience.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational abilities and information sharing.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Active P&C license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all facets of the team's book of business and direct resources for client support and prospect development.
• Develop and mentor team members, addressing performance and management issues.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across Cyber Solutions and regions.
• Build PE/M&A vertical with AMATS leadership and coordinate intra‑team relationships.
• Connect with Aon account personnel to ensure consistent service and identify growth opportunities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Cyber and E&O markets and our services.
• Lead negotiations to improve broking results and manage client programs end‑to‑end.

Skills

Cyber/E&O experience

MS Office

Relationship building

P&C License

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant Vice President, Cyber Solutions - PE

This is a hybrid role to work from our Chicago, IL office.

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

What the day will look like

• Work with teams across Cyber Solutions, Commercial Risk Solutions, and various countries and regions. Collaborate with CyQu and Analytics teams to deliver market leading analytics for PE Firms.
• Responsible for coordinating every facet of the team's book of business and directing team resources in delivering client support and prospect development.
• Responsible for the development of every member of the group, including remediation of performance and management issues within the team.
• Work closely with AMATS Leadership in the buildout of the coordinated PE/M&A Vertical.
• Accountable for coordinating intra-team relationships to ensure effective, efficient and respectful relationship(s) among all team members.
• Optimally connect with all Aon account personnel to ensure consistent and seamless delivery of service to Aon clients and to identify and exploit areas for improvement or account growth.
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the Cyber and Errors & Omission insurance market as well as our team's offerings and solutions.
• Demonstrate ability to place a layered program ($300M+) from start to finish.
• Own all aspects of client service for your assigned book of business and new business opportunities alongside colleagues using the deal flow process. Communicate effectively with colleagues and administrative staff to ensure accurate prioritization of workflow.
• Apply effective negotiation skills to improve broking results for clients.
• Use data, own experience, others' perspectives, and a clear methodology to improve client programs and create opportunities with prospective client programs.
• Provide broking status and continuous proactive service to clients throughout the entire negotiation and entire period of engagement by client.
• Work in an Aon United fashion to cross-sell Cyber Solutions products and services.
• Effectively use the claims and legal advocacy group for claim administration and counsel to assist with claim resolution.
• Proactively develop and complete a pipeline strategy for new business.
• Act as a mentor to more junior team members.
• Drive utilization of all available technology throughout broking process and client service process.
• Replicate effective products/solutions and develop broking opportunities.
• Understand the causes of E&O and avoid and adopt practices to reduce exposure.

How this opportunity is different

Joining an industry‑leading group, you will support client success by delivering effective solutions within our Cyber Solutions insurance brokerage team at Aon. The Private Equity Cyber Insurance Team works with Sponsors to structure, manage and support Cyber Insurance Portfolio Programs, M&A and claims connected to PE backed risks.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Required Experience

• 4+ years of Cyber/E&O insurance experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational abilities and effective information sharing.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Active P&C License.

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the industry.

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.

Pay Transparency Laws

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $105,000 - $150,000 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.