Senior Broker, Builders Risk

Aon Corporation•New York, NY

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

This Senior Builders Risk Broker role is designed to lead strategy, placement, and execution for large, complex construction programs, including flagship global accounts such as Alphabet/Google. The role sits at the center of client, market, and internal coordination—driving risk strategy, structuring innovative insurance solutions, and leading placements for multi-billion-dollar project portfolios across the construction lifecycle. This is a hybrid role that requires working 2-3 days per week from a local Aon Office. 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.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience leading large, complex Builders Risk placements ($500M+), including program structuring and market negotiation
Proven ability to manage and influence insurer relationships at a senior level
Strong understanding of catastrophe exposure, PD and DSU/BI, and construction lifecycle risk
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of industry experience.
Must maintain an active Property and Casualty insurance license, or be able to acquire one within the first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on portfolio or programmatic construction accounts (multi-project / global) preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead Builders Risk strategist and broker for large, complex client portfolios, including hyperscale and global construction programs, owning the end-to-end placement strategy across multiple projects and phases. This includes designing program structures, deploying limits, shaping catastrophe approaches, and driving optimal brokered outcomes.
Act as the senior point of coordination across client stakeholders, internal Aon teams, and global insurance markets to ensure seamless execution and alignment.
Lead and direct the placement of Builders Risk programs for large-scale projects (>$500M to $10B+), including complex, phased, and multi-location developments
Drive account-level strategy in coordination with Account Executives and leadership, ensuring alignment across broking, analytics, claims, and global placement teams
Provide senior-level risk assessment and structuring guidance, including catastrophe exposure, PD and DSU/BI considerations, and contract risk allocation
Lead direct negotiations with senior underwriting decision-makers across global carrier markets
Shape market approach and engagement strategy, including panel structure, participation levels, and capacity optimization
Influence underwriting outcomes through positioning, technical expertise, and portfolio-level insights
Support and lead delivery for strategic global accounts with large, multi-project pipelines, ensuring consistency of approach, scalability, and performance across all placements
Coordinate placements across multiple jurisdictions and project phases, including integration with operational coverages (e.g., PD and DSU/BI, cyber, liability) where relevant
Provide thought leadership on construction risk trends, insurance structuring, and emerging exposures (e.g., serial loss, commissioning risk, supply chain disruption) to both clients and internal teams