Placement Executive

Posting Description:

- Be a part of a successful and motivated National placement team
- Play a key role in developing innovative insurance solutions for a range of Aon’s National clients within Aon Risk Solutions
- Full time permanent opportunity with flexible work arrangements

At Aon, we understand the importance of having flexible work practices to allow our colleagues to be their very best. We offer Hybrid work solutions which allows our colleagues to work from their place of choice, in conjunction to the local Aon office. Of course flexibility goes beyond just the place of work.. and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working

The Opportunity:
As we look to continue the investment into our Placement Team, a core business unit within Aon, we are currently seeking a Placement Executive - National to join our team.

Within Aon Risk Solutions the Placement Executive - National will support broking in leveraging insurance markets locally and globally to obtain the best results for our clients. This is achieved through delivering insurance placement solutions crafted specifically to meet the unique needs and risks faced by Aon’s clients across a broad range of industries.

Reporting to the Head of Placement - National you will be responsible for developing innovative insurance solutions for a range of clients from middle market level up to large placements for National clients encompassing company & agency markets.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Working with the National team and broking colleagues to develop and implement innovative strategy to better respond to evolving client need on a range of distinct and diverse client portfolios across all product lines, but with a focus on ISR, Liability & Commercial/Heavy products.
- Engaging key partners internally to ensure that the National and Broking brand is held in the highest esteem whilst achieving best in class outcomes for clients.
- Support National colleagues in conducting negotiations with senior underwriters and executives within the carriers.
- Support National colleagues to prepare underwriting submissions and the creation of Request for Proposal documents.
- Participating in the direction and Implementation/execution of our Insurer Engagement strategy.
- Supporting the National team on hard to place accounts and providing both technical and placement guidance on a case by case basis.

About you:

- An in-depth understanding of Insurance products and policy wordings, from either a broking or underwriting background.
- A high degree of Insurance knowlege and the ability to think objectively on sophisticated matters.
- Outstanding negotiation and communication skills
- A strong personality that can work in an ever-changing and fluid role.
- Ability to interpret data and make recommendations on solutions that are consistent with the goals set by the various business leaders.
- An ability to articulate why we have a go-to market strategy and what it should look like
- Have the resilience to deal with conflict and achieve resolution when resistance is present
- Maintains client focus and delivers on the Aon Client Promise
- Focuses on building connections with team members and clients
- Suggests and implements potential improvements to internal/external client deliverables
- Proactively finds ways for productivity improvement and cost savings
- Ensures team members are connected and educated on project priorities
- Plans, organizes and coordinates workload for smaller projects to ensure success
- Follows corporate travel and expense or procurement policies

About Us:
We’re a team of authentic and inquisitive individuals focused on providing exceptional value to our clients and our local communities. Meaningful and genuine relationships are at the heart of our business success, and we’re proud of our positive impact.

Here at Aon, you’re always more than just a job title. We encourage and support you to expand your knowledge and grow alongside some of the best people in the business - in Australia and throughout our connected global networks.

Here are some of the key benefits you’ll get at Aon:

- As a valued colleague of Aon, you (and your family) have access to benefits that support your holistic wellbeing
- You will receive a generous Group Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) policy which will provide you with up to 75% of your salary
- Aon actively supports employees who wish to pursue work-related studies and offers career advancement opportunities
- Aon colleagues gain access to the Well One app. The Well One program aims to support colleagues in balancing emotional, physical, lifestyle and financial wellbeing

How to apply:
Please submit your up to date resume with relevant experiences and skills.

Aon is committed to creating a winning and inclusive culture with growth and development opportunities for everyone. Diversity is the foundation on which we have built our world-class organization, unparalleled in delivering dis