Early Careers: Associate – Professional Services Practice Job at AON in New York

Overview

Early Careers: Associate – Professional Services Practice

Are you an effective team player who would thrive in advising global Professional Services clients on their risk retention, risk financing, and risk transfer decisions? If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your insurance industry experience in servicing clients in a global setting, this may be your next career move!

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Montreal office.

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.

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

How this opportunity is different

This is a unique position in Aon’s Professional Services Practice, which leads in delivering high-quality work in a supportive team environment where client demands are high and constantly changing. Joining a global organization comes with opportunities for advancements, cross-training, involvement on local, national and global projects, and the ability to participate in and drive innovative projects and solutions across all solution and product lines.

What the day will look like

As part of an industry-leading Professional Services Practice team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering insurance/reinsurance broking services and solutions to large global Professional Services accounting and consulting firms. You will help the team ensure all client needs and deliverables are promptly met with quality and innovation.

• Participate in, and assist the team with, the delivery of services and advice to clients’ risk managers and offices of general counsel.
• Assist in preparing underwriting submissions and claims exhibits for commercial insurers.
• Draft and prepare policy documentation and endorsements and prepare wording comparisons across different risks, when necessary.
• Prepare premium invoices and compute applicable taxes and track the receipt and flow of funds.
• Support the accurate organization and administration of clients’ claims data and its extraction for reporting purposes.
• Prepare and analyze statistical exhibits and presentations in relation to historical claims experience.
• Collaborate with team members and Aon’s actuaries to analyze the cost of risk for the setting of insurance premiums.
• Prepare reports, summaries, papers, and meeting materials for delivery directly to clients.
• Respond to queries from clients and commercial insurers.
• Support the preparation and issuance of verifications of insurance.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other Aon offices (New York, Chicago, London, Bermuda, and elsewhere) in the coordinated delivery of insurance programs and policies to clients.
• Attend team meetings, maintain team/personal outstanding task lists, and maintain files that clearly and accurately record the activities and communications of the team.
• Attend training sessions, presentations and meetings that will assist with present and anticipated future responsibilities.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

We will consider candidates with administrative assistance, insurance broking, underwriting, commercial insurance or claims experience – preferably in the professional liability space. Corporate risk management experience, especially in a Professional Services firm environment is a plus.

• 0-3 years in related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Some insurance knowledge in specialty lines is preferred, in particular professional liability, cyber, employment practices liability and management/directors & offices liability.
• Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and monitor workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills. Motivated and self-directed.
• Strong attention to detail

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, and a variety of working style solutions are offered.

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

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

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.

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