Aon

Account Executive | Surety & SDI Broker

Aon$125K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in surety, SDI, or construction insurance sectors
  • Proven track record in client relationship management and account growth
  • Strong background in business development and account management
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
  • Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

  • Manage relationships with construction and infrastructure clients as a trusted advisor
  • Drive initiatives for client retention, revenue expansion, and business development
  • Develop risk management and insurance strategies in line with client goals
  • Negotiate and secure solutions in partnership with underwriters and carriers
  • Coordinate complex client renewals and placements while managing timelines and expectations

Benefits

  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off including 12 paid holidays and 15 days of vacation
  • Short-term and optional long-term disability insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee assistance program with free counseling services
Full Job Description
Account Executive | Surety & SDI Broker

Location: Flexible (Preferred: New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles)

Travel: Approximately 30% to 40%

Aon is seeking an Account Executive / Surety & SDI Broker to join our Construction & Infrastructure practice.

How this opportunity is different

In this client-facing role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to construction and infrastructure clients, helping them manage risk, strengthen business relationships, and achieve growth objectives through innovative surety and SDI solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a relationship-oriented broker who enjoys developing business, solving complex client challenges, and collaborating with colleagues across a national platform.

What the Day Will Look Like
  • Manage day-to-day relationships with construction and infrastructure clients, acting as a trusted advisor on surety and SDI programs.
  • Drive client retention, revenue expansion, and business development initiatives across assigned accounts.
  • Develop risk management and insurance placement strategies aligned with client objectives and market conditions.
  • Partner with underwriters, carriers, and internal stakeholders to negotiate and secure competitive solutions.
  • Coordinate complex renewals, placements, and client initiatives while managing timelines and stakeholder expectations.

Skills and Experience That Will Lead to Success
  • Experience in surety, SDI, construction insurance, brokerage, risk management, or related advisory environments.
  • Demonstrated success managing client relationships and supporting long-term account growth.
  • Strong business development and account management capabilities.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
  • Effective communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

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.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

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

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $125,000 to $150,000.00 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

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.

A summary of all the benefits offered for this position:

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; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; 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 program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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About Aon

Aon plc is a leading global professional services firm that provides a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in London, England. Aon operates in more than 120 countries and has a team of over 50,000 employees. The company's services include risk management, insurance brokerage, reinsurance brokerage, human capital consulting, and retirement solutions. Aon is committed to helping clients manage risk and achieve their goals, and is known for its innovative solutions and industry expertise. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AON.
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50,000 employees
Market Cap
$62.1 billion
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Net Income
$1.9 billion
5 Year Trend
+5.3%
Revenue
$11 billion
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