Marine Broker

Posting Description:
**Marine Broker**

Are you fascinated by the risk involved in large scale projects? Are you looking for an opportunity to take your insurance career to the next level, working with a team of specialized marine & transportation experts? Aon’s National Marine Specialty Practice is structured to deliver global capabilities locally. Aon is top two trading partner for most insurance carriers in the world allowing us to deliver optimal insurance and risk management programs on behalf of our clients.

We have a top-shelf roster of long-term clients who are accustomed to receiving outstanding customer service and work product. We are currently hiring for a specialty marine broker who can grow with our Atlantic Marine team. We work closely with all segments of the marine industry in Atlantic Canada, namely ferry operators, marine contractors, seafood processors, wholesalers and harvesters, port and terminal operators and many others.

**Primary Duties**:
As part of an Atlantic Canada’s specialty marine team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our Marine Industry business group within Aon Risk Solutions in Atlantic Canada.
- As a Marine Broker your primary focus will be:

- Acting as the primary negotiator in acquiring the most appropriate carrier coverage from a variety of insurance carriers.
- Be part of the client facing team, along with Producers and/or Account Executives, who will participate in client discussions to understand needs and develop strategies to address the clients’ needs.
- Identifies and analyses client exposures and figures out markets to apply, ensuring detailed evaluation of qualified companies in the marketplace.
- Provides alternative options and/or design risk transfer/financing products for presentation to the client.
- Develops the ability to articulate structured portfolio solution (SPS) benefits to the client and uses these skills to implement SPS offerings whenever appropriate based on client need.
- Builds, expands, and solidifies relationships with existing clients at senior levels within the company. Ensures operational excellence, including adherence to service management requirements
- Pro-actively develops knowledge of the Aon capabilities in order to identify and develop relevant cross sales opportunities and Aon tools.
- Enjoys developing new client relationships and building upon existing relationships.
- Works and collaborates with Aon leadership to achieve goals. Influences and has exposure to Aon leaders in multiple offices.
- Serves as a source for information concerning market trends, pricing practices and other underwriting policies.

**What the day will look like**
- Analyzes client specific risk exposure and details coverage requirements. Prepares and presents marketing proposals for renewals and new business, including forwarding renewal terms to client for a variety of marine and non-marine insurance covers.
- Respond to client inquiries and process requests for routine changes.
- Negotiates with underwriters to establish best terms and conditions with respect to premiums and coverage.
- Approves documentation for new contracts, policy changes, additions, deletions and renewals.
- Collaborates with Account Manager to develop coverage strategy and marketing initiatives for renewal and prospective business.

**How this opportunity is different**

**Skills and experience that will lead to success**
- Minimum 2 years broker/agency experience is preferable
- University or College degree preferred
- CAIB/CIP designation or studying toward completion
- Good MS Office skills including Excel and Power Point
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Detail oriented, strong time management skills, demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- A team player that is able to work in a high-volume area
- Support Marine Manager and other marine brokers in day-to-day administration support as required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or similar, preferred.

**How we support our colleagues**

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working

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

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an eq