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Insurance roles in underwriting, claims, actuarial analysis, and risk management are strong fits for F-1 OPT students, particularly those with degrees in finance, mathematics, statistics, or business. Many insurers are familiar with OPT and STEM OPT extension timelines, giving you up to three years of work authorization to establish yourself in the industry.
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INTRODUCTION
Property and Casualty Insurance Strategy Consulting – Senior Associate
This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our New York City 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 team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our Strategy Advisory group within the Strategy & Technology Group (STG) vertical in Chicago, Illinois.
Aon STG Strategy Advisory provides consulting services to firms who operate across the insurance landscape, which include many of the most prestigious companies in the Global Property, Casualty, Insurtech, Digital Platforms, and Health and Benefit (re)insurance market.
We help our clients to navigate a fast-changing market environment to drive profitable and sustainable growth and business results. We have privileged access to Aon’s proprietary data and its global network of (re)insurance industry experts to derive unique and compelling insights into the sources of competitive advantage in our industry. Most importantly we help our clients to turn insights into practical actions and into tangible outcomes.
As a Strategy Consulting Senior Associate, you will be in a client-facing role working closely with Client Leaders, Project Managers, and Aon Leadership. Your role will involve leading project work streams to deliver business focused initiatives and strategic recommendations for our clients through understanding their objectives, addressing their challenges, developing an understanding of market conditions and issues, and defining strategies that drive growth opportunities and competitive market advantages.
In this role, you will:
- Contribute to full lifecycle client engagements by leading strategic initiatives, managing project workstreams, and developing strategic recommendations
- Deliver project workstreams and outputs, managing project team members, and mentoring colleagues outside of specific projects
- Lead workstreams with clients to develop approaches, methodologies, and transition strategies that will guide them to the objective future state
- Lead market research efforts, quantitative and qualitative analyses, to synthesize strategic recommendations for clients
- Take a lead role on analysis, initial story building, production of reports, client solutioning and other client deliverables
- Lead the facilitation of interviews with clients and Aon colleagues
- Identify and communicate recommendations to clients
- Manage the client relationship alongside other STG colleagues
- Work in a collaborative environment with clients and colleagues
- Challenge the status quo and internal processes to identify opportunities to work more efficiently
- Lead by strong example and take on additional responsibility as required
- Work with senior management to develop proposals and create marketing and business development materials
- Support the operational needs of STG including internal initiatives such as recruiting, marketing, communications, etc.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of proven experience in strategy consulting, enterprise strategy, or the insurance/reinsurance industry (strongly preferred but not required)
- Prior experience at prominent Advisory Firms/ Strategy Consulting Firms is preferred
- Strong analytical abilities and a track record of academic success
- Project management skills
- Ability to communicate in a collaborative and client focused manner
- Ability to perform well under pressure, on multiple work streams, and with tight deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and critical eye in overseeing work of junior analysts
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to network and engage with all levels of stakeholders (both internal and external)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Fluency in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint and Excel)
- Experienced in data analytics tools is a plus
- Willing to travel up to 20% (typically much less)
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, a related field, or equivalent years of industry 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.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $80,000 to $110,000 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.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Insurance
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Let hiring managers know your exact OPT start date and expiration. Insurers running structured analyst programs need to plan onboarding and licensing timelines, so early clarity prevents mismatched expectations and speeds up the offer process.
Highlight licensing exam progress
Insurance employers value candidates who have started or completed state licensing exams, such as the P&C or Life and Health license. It signals commitment to the industry and reduces onboarding costs, making you a stronger candidate despite OPT timeline concerns.
Focus on large carriers and brokerages
Large insurers and national brokerages have dedicated HR and immigration teams familiar with OPT and H-1B processes. Mid-size regional carriers may have less experience, making large employers a more reliable starting point for OPT students seeking sponsorship pathways.
Emphasize quantitative coursework in your application
Insurance employers in underwriting and risk roles prioritize analytical skills. Explicitly connecting your degree coursework in statistics, probability, or finance to the job description strengthens your application and supports the STEM OPT extension eligibility argument.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship history during interviews
Before investing time in a multi-stage interview process, confirm whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for roles at your level. OFLC public disclosure data shows historical filings, which reveals whether the employer has a genuine pathway beyond OPT.
Insurance OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work in insurance without any special restrictions?
Yes, F-1 OPT students can work in insurance roles as long as the position is directly related to their field of study. A finance or mathematics graduate working in underwriting or actuarial analysis meets this requirement. Roles in general sales that lack a clear academic connection may not satisfy DSO reporting requirements, so confirm the connection before accepting an offer.
Do insurance jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many insurance roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, particularly actuarial, data analytics, risk modeling, and quantitative underwriting positions tied to STEM-designated CIP codes in mathematics, statistics, or computer science. Your degree's CIP code determines eligibility, not the job title alone. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
Which insurance employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Large national carriers such as those in property and casualty, life, and health insurance, as well as major reinsurance firms and global brokerage houses, have the most consistent H-1B sponsorship histories. Actuarial and data science teams within these organizations file the most petitions. You can find OPT-friendly insurance employers actively hiring on Migrate Mate, where listings are filtered for visa sponsorship openness.
Do I need a state insurance license to work in insurance on OPT?
It depends on the role. Underwriters, claims analysts, and actuarial analysts typically do not require a license to start. Roles involving selling or soliciting insurance products require a state-issued license, which OPT students can obtain since licensure is not tied to immigration status. Many employers sponsor the licensing exam cost and exam prep as part of onboarding.
What happens to my OPT if I switch insurance employers?
You can change employers on OPT, but your new role must still be directly related to your degree. Report the employer change to your DSO within the required reporting window, and update your record in SEVIS. There is no need to apply for a new EAD when switching employers, but the new job must remain within your authorized field of study.