Senior Strategic Account Executive — Risk & Growth

Aon; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon is seeking an Account Executive III to manage predominantly strategic risk and large clients, coordinating service delivery and driving renewal success. You will lead cross-functional teams, nurture executive relationships, and marshal resources to deliver innovative risk solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and insurance licensing, 10+ years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and deep industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Insurance licensing as required.
• 10+ years of insurance experience.

Responsibilities

• Retains and grows Aon's business by cultivating relationships with senior decision-makers.
• Coordinates the day-to-day service activities of the client service team.
• Drives the renewal process and assembles the team for renewal strategy.
• Facilitates relationships between clients, Aon and insurers.
• Ensures understanding of client needs, service delivery methods, and the economic framework.
• Leads stewardship planning and delivery.
• Prepares and negotiates Aon compensation for services.
• Educates clients in risk management, risk transfer, market issues and trends.
• Marshals Aon resources to support clients in unusual circumstances.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Strategic account management

Insurance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Insurance licensing

Job description

Aon is seeking an Account Executive III to manage predominantly strategic risk and large clients, coordinating service delivery and driving renewal success. You will lead cross-functional teams, nurture executive relationships, and marshal resources to deliver innovative risk solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and insurance licensing, 10+ years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and deep industry knowledge.