Account Executive II, Surety

We're seeking an Account Executive II to join our Construction & Infrastructure (C&I) in Chicago. Our team specializes in managing complex indemnity structures, handling high-volume transaction activity, and delivering sophisticated risk analysis for clients operating at the highest levels of the construction sector. This hybrid role (2–3 days onsite weekly) from a local Aon office. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

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Collaborate with senior team members to develop coverage strategies and marketing initiatives for both renewals and prospective business opportunities.

Respond promptly and accurately to client requests, inquiries, and service needs.

Analyze client-specific risk exposures and coverage needs; develop and present tailored marketing proposals.

Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with the underwriting community, particularly with key partner markets.

Process and/or issue, as applicable, new policies, renewals, endorsements, additions, deletions, and cancellations.

Review and proofread all documentation, ensure accurate signatures are obtained, and distribute materials as needed.

Calculate premium adjustments and other related figures for insurance and provider documentation.

Lead, monitor, and report on ongoing insurance or risk retention programs, ensuring they meet performance goals.

Manage daily tasks and key assignments using appropriate technology tools and platforms.

This isn't a typical Account Executive role. You'll have the chance to lead, influence, and drive measurable impact while developing a long-term career path in a firm that values technical excellence, innovation, and leadership development.

Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and adapt quickly to shifting priorities.

Solid mathematical and analytical reasoning skills to support risk analysis and premium calculations.

Strong digital literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience creating compelling client presentations.

Commitment to maintaining compliance with all Aon policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of industry experience.

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Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. 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 partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance p rogram that includes free counseling sessions. xhyhwjd Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.