Logistics Practice Broker II - Houston, United States - AON

Description

This role can be hybrid remote, preferably near an Aon office in Charlotte, NC; Franklin, TN; Raleigh, NC; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; or virtual for the right candidate. As a Broker, you will report directly to the National Logistics Practice Leader.

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

• Market new and renewal business, handling all aspects of the placements from initial market selection through policy delivery to client.
• Ensure that placements are handled correctly and on time
• Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of logistics liability & shipper's interest insurance marketplace, products and services.
• Develop productive business relationships with key insurance underwriters and Aon local office teams
• Identify and analyze prospect and client exposures.
• Coordinate activities with other internal units as required to meet customer needs.
• Present to local account executives, participate in RFPs, client meetings and conference calls.
• Key member of the client facing team, acting as a trusted advisor to the executive level client in broking, designing, selling and servicing complex accounts.
• Serves as a primary internal source for information concerning market trends, pricing practices and other underwriting policies, often within a specialized area.
• Responsible for planning, scheduling, resourcing and executing large projects/ programs.
• Frequently interacts with senior level colleagues and clients, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or clients and the company.

Aon's Global Marine Specialty Practice is structured to deliver global capabilities locally. As the world's leading broker, and as experts in marine coverages and market alternatives, Aon has unparalleled access to world insurance markets and new sources of capital, enabling us to design the optimal insurance and risk management program. We work closely with various clients - freight forwarders, freight brokers, warehouseman, customs brokers, etc. to interpret their needs, using a data-driven approach and technology that collects and analyzes global market data in real time, to support carrier selection and negotiation.

Required Experience:

• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, exceptional organizational skills, ability to make and communicate difficult decisions.
• 5+ years of logistics/marine insurance brokerage experience and/or related experience.
• Effective working knowledge of carrier underwriting practices & processes.
• Proven leadership skills in working with teams and ability to work with clients and to successfully exceed client expectations.
• Proven client facing skills including effective presentations & communications.
• Proven organization and ability to work with others.
• Experience in resource deployment and utilization management.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various levels.
• Successfully operates in a fast-paced driven environment that requires the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Sales experience preferred.
• Must maintain appropriate broker's license.

• Bachelor's degree preferred

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon.

Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working

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.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email

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.

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 $100,000 - $160,000 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.

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