VP Program Management Job Details

Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and outsourcing with more than 43,000 employees in 500 offices in more than 120 countries. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon helps clients anticipate how change intersects with opportunity. Each of our clients has unique business needs, so we have developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries. Aon's account and relationship managers form a comprehensive perspective of our clients' organizations, matching our expertise to their business strategy. 

Affinity Insurance Services, a division of Aon, is a full-service insurance broker/administrator specializing in the marketing and administration of insurance programs for Aon's affinity customer groups. We are the vital link bringing together these groups with underwriting companies. For our customers, we are an advocate, providing competitive products and easily accessible, world-class customer service. For the underwriting company, we provide the marketing and administrative expertise necessary to maximize their policy sales. 

Currently we have an exciting career opportunity for a VP Program Management with Aon-Affinity Insurance Services at our Hatboro, PA office. 

Aon Affinity is seeking an Insurance Professional with a background in the Affinity Group Life and Health practice.  Candidates should have Group Life and Health insurance experience in one or more of the following areas; Association, Worksite, Financial Institutions (credit union and/or banks), Labor Unions or Alumni Groups

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and manage the product development, carrier meetings, implementation, program design, regulatory compliance issues, and trend analysis by working with senior team. Define objectives, establish goals and implement strategies for the attainment of goals.
• Identify key business opportunities, effective growth strategies define target markets and determine profitability.
• Manage programs performance and expenses against budget. Measure the effectiveness of the program products, structure and services and recommend changes and additions to ensure customer satisfaction and profitability.
• Establish and maintain key relationships with key community and strategic partners within the industry.
• Direct the strategy, development and implementation of strategic initiatives, revisions or elimination of products and services experiencing less than satisfactory performance.
• Use interpersonal skills and strategic thinking for delivering messages, dealing with challenging topics and managing interpersonal conflict.
• Work with the Finance Manager on all financial reporting matters including cash processing, review of insurance experience
• Willingness to travel (approximately 25%)
  
  

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written and presentation
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage teams and projects with flexibility and adaptability to continuous change
• Ability to partner with various senior managers and collaborate with them on various projects/assignments including very visible and key client accounts
• Demonstrated tactical and strategic planning skills
• Capability to work with statistics, metrics and measurements in designing various reports and/or presentations
• Excellent negotiating, problem solving and analytical skills
• Insurance Licenses: State Life, Accident, Health; Property Casualty; Series 6, 63 and 7 preferred.  Life, Accident and Health required within six month of hire date 

EXPERIENCE: MINIMUM REQUIRED 

Ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

MINIMUM EDUCATION: 

BA or MBA degree or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

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.