Vice President, Senior Broker & Technical Specialist – Financial Services Group

Aon Corporation•Vancouver, BC

9d•Remote

About The Position

This role is open to candidates located in any Canadian city with an Aon 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 team and are passionate about helping colleagues and clients succeed.

Requirements

Minimum of 7–10 years’ experience in the insurance industry, with meaningful experience in Directors & Officers (D&O) and related financial lines (e.g., EPL, fiduciary, crime, professional liability)
Demonstrated expertise in reviewing and negotiating complex insurance contracts and endorsements
Possession of a valid RIBO licence or other applicable licence, or a clear intention to obtain it within 3 months of joining
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and professionally to both internal and external stakeholders
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a high degree of comfort working with detailed legal and contractual language
Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues and underwriting/technical counterparts at insurers

Nice To Haves

Experience working closely with legal, claims or technical teams (either in a law firm, insurer, broker, or large corporate/financial institution) is a strong asset
A background in law, claims, compliance or finance in the financial services space is considered a significant asset

Responsibilities

Analyze clients’ specific risk exposures to establish and implement tailored insurance program strategies, with a particular focus on executive and financial lines risks
Prepare and present renewal proposals and support the team in securing new business
Negotiate with underwriters to secure the best terms and conditions, regarding premiums and breadth of coverage
Follow up with insurers to ensure that the negotiated terms and conditions are adequately captured in the policy wordings
Review and approve documentation for new contracts, policy changes, additions and deletions
Stay up to date on market conditions and legal developments to act as a technical resource to the Financial Services Group on policy wordings and coverage structures
Review, compare and refine complex insurance contracts and endorsements to ensure accuracy, consistency and cohesion across programs, and in line with market standards
Serve as the key liaison with insurers’ technical specialists to negotiate terms and conditions, identify and remedy coverage discrepancies and approval final wordings
Provide guidance to colleagues on coverage interpretation, claims scenarios and contract implications
Develop, maintain and share standard methodologies, templates and technical guidance relating executive risk wordings
Build and maintain strong relationships within the underwriting and technical specialist community to secure optimal premiums, coverage and wordings for Aon clients
Participate in client and prospect meetings, including presenting technical analyses and coverage recommendations on insurance program structure, and highlighting coverage nuances
Other related tasks, as needed