Senior Account Manager - Property Risk Consultant

$100,000 - $165,000/Yr

AON - Chicago, IL

Part-time - Mid Level

Remote - Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Aon is currently seeking an Account Manager for the Property Consulting Group, specifically for the role of Property Risk Control Consultant. This position is integral to supporting Aon's Property Risk Consulting Group, where the successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues and clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of various property risks, including those posed by fire, earthquake, flood, and other natural catastrophes. Aon is dedicated to shaping better decisions that protect and enrich lives globally, and as part of this mission, the organization emphasizes trust, inclusivity, and diversity within its team. The ideal candidate will possess HPR property engineering experience, with a solid grasp of NFPA and Factory Mutual standards, as well as a thorough understanding of property insurance policy terms and conditions. Proficiency in managing relationships with clients, carriers, and insurance brokers is essential, along with excellent communication skills to effectively convey general property risk management concepts to prospective clients and internal teams. The role requires the candidate to travel between 40% to 50% of the time, primarily within the U.S. Responsibilities include assembling Construction, Occupancy, Protection, and Exposure (COPE) data, preparing brokerage submission information, and supporting broker renewals. The successful applicant will also attend and participate in carrier meetings, manage vendor relationships, conduct property risk control surveys, and develop underwriting reports for various occupancies. Additionally, the candidate will conduct natural catastrophe surveys, analyze flood exposures in accordance with NIFP and FEMA guidelines, and coordinate vendor RFPs. Knowledge of B&M jurisdictional inspection requirements and the ability to develop and review Maximum Foreseeable Loss (MFL), Probable Maximum Loss (PML), and Normal Loss Expectancy (NLE) estimates is crucial. The candidate will also need to address hazards associated with diverse occupancies, including manufacturing and warehousing, and apply best practices to resolve technical fire protection issues. Qualifications for this position include a Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience, along with 3 to 10 years of experience with a Highly Protected Risk insurance carrier or vendor. The candidate should be technically proficient in understanding and applying NFPA and/or FM Global standards and evaluating fire protection systems. The ideal candidate is expected to be self-sufficient, organized, and possess strong written and oral communication skills. Physical fitness is necessary, as the role involves climbing ladders and accessing various building areas during surveys. Aon offers the flexibility to work from home, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the well-being of its employees. Aon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

Responsibilities

• Assemble Construction, Occupancy, Protection, and Exposure (COPE) data.
• Prepare brokerage submission information and summary documents.
• Support broker renewals and attend carrier meetings.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate vendor RFPs.
• Conduct property risk control surveys and develop underwriting reports for various occupancies.
• Perform natural catastrophe surveys and analyze flood exposures according to NIFP and FEMA guidelines.
• Review available data to determine natural catastrophe exposure at client locations.
• Develop and review Maximum Foreseeable Loss (MFL), Probable Maximum Loss (PML), and Normal Loss Expectancy (NLE) estimates.
• Address hazards associated with various occupancies, including manufacturing and warehousing.
• Apply best practices to resolve technical fire protection issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 10 years of experience with a Highly Protected Risk insurance carrier or vendor.
• Technical proficiency in understanding, interpreting, and applying NFPA and/or FM Global standards.
• Experience evaluating fire protection systems, including automatic sprinklers and special extinguishing systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-sufficient and organized with problem-solving abilities.
• Physical fitness to climb ladders and access various building areas during surveys.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with client, carrier, and insurance brokerage relationships.
• Familiarity with construction and occupancy data assembly.
• Knowledge of jurisdictional inspection requirements.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off including 12 paid holidays and 15 days of paid vacation per year.
• Paid sick leave as per state and local laws.
• Short-term and optional long-term disability insurance.
• Health savings account and reimbursement accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Adoption assistance and tuition assistance.
• Commuter benefits and employee assistance program with free counseling sessions.