Broker I, Life Sciences Practice

Aon Corporation•Boston, MA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective Clinical Trial solutions for our clients as part of our Life Science Practice Group. This position will be based in Philadelphia, PA. We are open to considering candidates located in Philadelphia as well as other East Coast states, including but not limited to New York, Charlotte, Boston, and Connecticut (Hartford). This role offers flexibility for hybrid work, with a combination of in-office and remote work options. 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 team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Join Aon’s industry-leading team in the Life Sciences sector, where you’ll provide innovative Clinical Trial Liability solutions to clients in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. This role offers flexibility for hybrid work, with opportunities to work from Philadelphia or other East Coast locations. You’ll manage complex insurance placements, build key relationships with underwriters, and contribute to vital clinical trials that support the approval of life-saving drugs and devices. With a focus on collaboration, trust, and professional growth, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in healthcare.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of insurance brokerage and/or underwriting experience (preferred Life Sciences in Clinical Trials Liability and/or Casualty Line experience)
Effective working knowledge of carrier underwriting practices & processes.
Proven client facing skills including effective presentations & communications.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various levels in the organization.
Ability to independently manage a dynamic book of clients
Successfully operates in a fast-paced driven environment that requires the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Must maintain appropriate broker’s and Surplus Lines licenses.
A Property and Casualty Brokers License is required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already active.

Nice To Haves

Life Sciences in Clinical Trials Liability and/or Casualty Line experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for broking/placing primarily Clinical Trials Liability as well Products Liability, Errors & Omissions Liability, and Excess Liability
Market new and renewal business, handling all aspects of the placements from initial market selection through the long-term servicing until the clinical trials these policies are covering are over.
Demonstrate effective negotiation skills on behalf of clients and prospects.
Ensure that placements are handled timely and correctly
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.
Create presentations such as Renewal Strategies and Coverage Proposals.
Responsible for planning, scheduling, resourcing and executing complex 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.