Early Careers: Marine Broking Intern
Early Careers: Marine Associate Broker Internship
Aon invites high-reaching rising seniors to join our 2024 Summer Internship Program within the Risk Solutions Group. Immerse yourself and make a tangible impact on our innovative and effective solutions for clients.
The Risk Solutions group works to assess the risk a company has, or could have, and mitigates it through the placement of various insurance products and policies. We help clients achieve profit, growth, and continuity by delivering the best tailored and innovative risk solutions. Interns within Risk Solutions will gain valuable experience assisting Account Executives on assigned accounts across various industries.
Available Locations:
Chicago IL
Houston TX
This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both from home and your aligned office.
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.
How this opportunity is different
- 10-week paid program across various U.S. offices
- Engage in challenging client projects
- Access to weekly global roundtables with leaders
- Personalized one-on-one internship mentoring
- Continuous formal and informal feedback
- Social outings and community service activities
What the day will look like
Aon’s Global Marine Specialty Practice is structured to deliver global capabilities locally. As the world’s leading broker, and as experts in marine coverages and market alternatives, Aon has unparalleled access to world insurance markets and new sources of capital, enabling us to design the optimal insurance and risk management program. We work closely with various clients and many industries – including but not limited to, manufactures, distributors, logistics, life science, energy and technology – to interpret their needs, using a data-driven approach and technology that collects and analyzes global market data in real time, to support carrier selection and negotiation.
- Provide routine support in marketing new and renewal business, handling all aspects of the placements from initial market selection through policy delivery to client
- Identify and analyze prospect and client exposures
- Coordinate activities with other internal units as required to meet customer needs
- Assist in the creation of quality market submissions
- Aid in identifying and analyzing client exposures and determine which markets to utilize, ensuring thorough evaluation of qualified companies in the marketplace
- Gain thorough knowledge of the Cargo insurance marketplace, products and services
- Develop productive business relationships with key insurance underwriters and Aon local office teams
- Build productive working relationships with peers and higher-level professionals internally and externally to exchange information and make recommendations
Skills and experience that will lead to success
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Great teammate with independent work capability
- Involvement in extracurricular activities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Desire to learn and embody Aon’s values: integrity, client commitment, and community dedication
- Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree Maritime, Business, Insurance preferred however open to all majors
- Rising senior, graduating between December 2024 – June 2025
Please note: we do not offer sponsorship for this role.
What sets our Summer Internship Program Apart from the rest?
Explore Aon’s culture and businesses, developing practical skills necessary for future success and postgraduate opportunities. Engage in weekly spotlights, community outreach events, and networking opportunities with peers, fostering an understanding of exceeding client expectations and delivering distinct products and services.
Development Planning:
Participate in a comprehensive Development Plan that includes understanding Aon’s functions, ethical standards, professional work environment training, networking opportunities, learning internal systems, and honing interpersonal and team-building skills through networking events.
Future Opportunities:
The Aon Summer Internship Program offers significant exposure to Aon, preparing interns for post-graduate career opportunities. Exceptional interns may receive offers to join Aon’s Launch Program, an Early Career Development opportunity.
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 recognize 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 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. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $21.50 to $23.50 per hour. 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.
Aon offers a benefits package for temporary and seasonal employees who will work 20 or more hours per week including: medical, dental, and vision insurance at the employee’s expense, critical illness insurance, 10 Company holidays per calendar year (paid, if eligible), paid sick leave as provided under state and local law, and a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions. Eligibility for benefits are governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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