Vice President, Treaty

Vice-President - Treaty
Does working in the reinsurance industry motivate you? Does client management empower you? If yes, this could be the role for you.
This is a hybrid role primarily based in our Montreal office with the ability to work from home within Aon’s guidelines.
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, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like
Manage a portfolio of existing clients with a significant level of annual brokerage
Be a major revenue or new business producer
Achieve high client satisfaction by providing exceptional service through managing the overall reinsurance placement process
Be viewed by clients as a strategic partner
Focus on helping senior leaders grow existing accounts and attract new accounts
Achieve treaty placement goals for client portfolios of business at or above set levels
Be widely recognized as an expert with outstanding problem solving abilities and top notch client relationship management capabilities
Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients and reinsurers
Work closely with management to establish and implement strategy for new business development
Inform clients about other Aon products and services that can help them manage their business needs
Ensure all placements are checked and booked in our proprietary system
Ensure that comprehensive and accurate contracts document the relationship between cedant and reinsurer
Speak effectively to clients and professional groups
Represent Aon externally through professional associations and industry groups
Demonstrate leadership within Aon and the insurance/reinsurance industry
Have superior knowledge of the service offerings of Aon
Work with management to research and develop new approaches and concepts
Foster and promote a team approach to both internal and external business relationships
Manage account team members to ensure they are meeting clients’ needs
Be committed to pursuing self-development of knowledge and skills in the evolving world of insurance, reinsurance and associated analytics
How this opportunity is different
Reinsurance is a unique and critical component of the insurance ecosystem. You’ll be working with dynamic, adaptable and sophisticated individuals. On the one hand reinsurance buyers, who will need Aon’s expert advice to help them analyze and optimize their reinsurance purchase. On the other, reinsurance underwriters who you will negotiate with on behalf of your clients to ensure that clients’ programs are placed in a timely, economically and orderly fashion.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
At least 5 years of experience in Reinsurance or 10 plus years in Insurance
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the capability to interact with major clients to cultivate and maintain strong relationships
Excellent bilingual (French and English) communicator (both verbally and in writing) with internal and external clients
Entrepreneurial attitude with high level of accountability for profitability and client satisfaction
Strong organization and time management skills; able to multi-task and manage projects
Ability to work independently as a self-starter; committed to delivering the highest in client service, quality and results
Strong analytical skills with ability to make sound business decisions
Proactive problem-solver who anticipates issues and suggests creative solutions
Ability to embrace change in support of the business unit’s and company’s goals
Professional demeanour with positive attitude
Professional designations, for example CIP or CIA membership, will be an asset
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 equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic