Aon Corporation (NYSE:AON) is the leading global provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human capital solutions and outsourcing. Through its more than 59,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to deliver distinctive client value via innovative and effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions. Aon's industry-leading global resources and technical expertise are delivered locally in over 120 countries. Named the world's best broker by Euromoney magazine's 2008, 2009 and 2010 Insurance Survey, Aon also ranked highest on Business Insurance's listing of the world's insurance brokers based on commercial retail, wholesale, reinsurance and personal lines brokerage revenues in 2008 and 2009. A.M. Best deemed Aon the number one insurance broker based on revenues in 2007, 2008 and 2009, and Aon was voted best insurance intermediary 2007-2010, best reinsurance intermediary 2006-2010, best captives manager 2009-2010, and best employee benefits consulting firm 2007-2009 by the readers of Business Insurance. Visit http://www.aon.com for more information on Aon and http://www.aon.com/unitedin2010 to learn about Aon's global partnership and shirt sponsorship with Manchester United.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Account Specialist II in our St. Louis/Clayton office.  This position will support Aon's Small Commercial group. 

Position Summary:  Assists Account Executives on assigned accounts, managing key processes that serve clients and undertaking the client-facing and internal activities related to these processes. Account Specialists will also Broker as necessary particularly on Small Commercial Risk business.

• Maintains effective and productive relationships with clients. Serves independently in a client-facing capacity on matters of moderate importance and complexity. 
• Act as placing broker on new placements and renewals.
• Gathers and analyzes data on exposures, loss history and standard and unique coverage needs for submissions with underwriters. Facilitates the timely and accurate flow of information to clients.
• Manages client open items lists and responds to client ad-hoc requests.
• Actively supports and monitors the renewal process. Drafts quote comparisons and follows up for binders, policies and endorsements.
• Receives and manages routine and complex coverage inquiries and endorsement requests.  Serves as key client liaison for items such as certificates, auto IDs, location additions, invoices, WC posting notices, allocations, premium finance agreements, summaries of insurance, and policy transmittals. 
• Ensures operational excellence, including adherence to service management requirements (e.g., Transparency Disclosure, Aon Compliance requirements, Client Promise Methodology).  Monitors and follows-up on invoice generation, fee agreements, receivables and collections.  Addresses and resolves problems.
• May provide guidance and mentoring to a less senior account specialist.  Delegates work to ACS where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree with Risk Management / Business related curriculum preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Missouri Brokers license
• CIC, CPCU, or ARM preferred but not required

• At least 1-3 year of successful insurance experience, preferably with small commercial accounts/customers.
• Proficiency in PC office products such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook is required. 

Aon offers competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, continuing education training, a unique internal advancement program, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Aon's professionals are unwavering in their client focus and integrity. We promote diversity, professional development, frugality and stewardship, applying a disciplined non-bureaucratic approach to help our clients realize their business potential. Drawing on our experienced team as a competitive advantage, Aon employees have the freedom to take risks, foster innovation, champion for change and replicate best practices.

 For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at http://www.aon.com .

Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V

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