Senior Vice President, Professional Services Practice

Senior Vice President, Professional Services

Aon’s Professional Services practice provides risk advisory and insurance services to prestigious professional service firm clients. This hybrid role will require you to be in our Chicago, IL or New York office 2 to 3 days per week.

What The Day Will Look Like

• Manage and oversee team members who provide insurance broking and related advisory services for the insurance needs of professional service firm clients.
• Drive and lead client service teams in the delivery of services and advice to clients’ senior management, risk managers and offices of general counsel.
• Build relationships with insurance/reinsurance markets and participate in the broking of requisite insurance placements.
• Provide advice, support, and prepare key deliverables to clients.
• Advise and present to senior client contacts regarding their insurance programs and Aon deliverables.
• Prepare underwriting submissions and claims exhibits for commercial (re)insurers.
• Draft and prepare policy documentation and endorsements and prepare wording comparisons across different risks, when necessary.
• Monitor the financial strength ratings of commercial (re) insurers.
• Lead the accurate organization and administration of clients’ claims data and its extraction for reporting purposes.
• Collaborate with the group’s data and analytics leader to use data to help clients understand and manage their professional liability risk.
• Collaborate with team members and Aon’s actuaries to analyze the cost of risk for setting (re)insurance premiums.
• Prepare reports, summaries, papers, and meeting materials for delivery directly to clients.
• Plan and coordinate client meetings and events as required.
• Drive business development within the practice and explore new and evolving risks and potential risk transfer and risk financing solutions.
• Respond to queries from clients and commercial (re) insurers.
• Manage and assist in the preparation and issuance of verifications of insurance.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other Aon offices to coordinate service delivery to clients.
• Attend team meetings, maintain team/personal outstanding lists, and maintain files that clearly record the activities and communications of the team.
• Attend training sessions, presentations, and meetings that support present and future responsibilities.

How This Opportunity Is Different

The SVP role provides direct client responsibilities and requires collaboration with other Senior Managers on Professional Indemnity Insurance programs and additional insurance placements such as Cyber insurance, D&O/Management Liability and Property & Casualty programs. The SVP must manage and lead team members, ensure all clients’ needs are satisfied promptly and accurately, meet deadlines, maintain quality standards, and handle projects independently.

Skills And Experience That Will Lead To Success

• 8+ years of prior insurance or related experience, preferably with law firm clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and data‑modeling skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven team‑player ability.
• Motivated, self‑directed, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple deadlines and tasks.
• Support development of colleagues by training and mentoring others effectively.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Willingness to travel within the U.S. and internationally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s Degree or JD is a plus).
• Brokers License (or willingness to obtain within 4 months).

How We Support Our Colleagues

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce and provide a flexible, agile environment that supports wellbeing and work/life balance. All colleagues receive two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, and we offer numerous learning and development opportunities. Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves.

Pay Transparency Laws

The salary range for this position (for U.S. applicants) is $200,000 to $240,000. The actual salary will vary based on education, experience, skills, internal equity, and market data, and may also be adjusted for geographic location. The position is eligible for an annual incentive plan and a discretionary bonus, with amounts subject to the plan’s terms and conditions.

Benefits

Aon offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time and regular part‑time colleagues, including:

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Various types of leave, including 12 paid holidays, 15 days of paid vacation, paid sick leave, short‑term and optional long‑term disability
• Health savings account and healthcare 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 program with counseling services

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.