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Insurance Assistant roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in finance, business administration, or risk management. Most positions qualify as STEM-adjacent through business analytics functions, and employers in insurance frequently sponsor H-1B visas, making this a practical entry point for building a long-term U.S. career.
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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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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 as an Insurance Assistant
Target carriers and brokerages with H-1B track records
Large insurers like Travelers, Chubb, and AIG have consistent H-1B filing histories. Prioritizing employers with established sponsorship programs significantly improves your odds of transitioning from OPT to long-term work authorization after your initial authorization period ends.
Clarify your OPT authorization timeline upfront
Be transparent with hiring managers early. Knowing your exact OPT end date helps employers plan around H-1B filing deadlines. Recruiters at sponsoring firms appreciate candidates who understand their own timeline and can articulate it clearly without prompting.
Highlight analytical skills that insurers value most
Insurance Assistant roles often require data entry, claims processing, and policy analysis. Emphasizing Excel proficiency, attention to detail, and exposure to insurance software platforms like Applied Epic positions you as immediately productive, which strengthens your sponsorship case.
Pursue relevant industry credentials during OPT
Certifications like the Associate in General Insurance (AINS) or Property and Casualty licensing demonstrate commitment to the field. Employers investing in sponsored candidates want assurance you are building a career in insurance, not using the role as a temporary placeholder.
Understand how your degree field maps to the role
H-1B sponsorship for Insurance Assistant roles requires a specialty occupation connection. A degree in finance, statistics, or risk management strengthens that link. If your degree is in another field, document how your coursework directly applies to insurance functions.
Ask about sponsorship policy before accepting offers
Not every employer that posts jobs will sponsor visas. Ask directly during the offer stage whether the company has sponsored H-1B petitions before and whether they work with immigration counsel. Avoid surprises by confirming sponsorship willingness before you commit.
Insurance Assistant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students legally work as Insurance Assistants in the United States?
Yes. Insurance Assistant roles fall within business and financial operations, which aligns with common OPT-eligible degree fields including finance, business administration, economics, and risk management. As long as your position is directly related to your degree program, it satisfies USCIS OPT employment requirements. You should document the connection between your role and your field of study in case your DSO or USCIS requests verification.
Do Insurance Assistant jobs qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree. If you graduated with a STEM-designated degree such as actuarial science, statistics, or data analytics, and your Insurance Assistant role involves quantitative or analytical functions, you may qualify for the 24-month extension. Standard business administration degrees are generally not STEM-designated. Check the official DHS STEM OPT degree list and confirm with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
Where can I find Insurance Assistant jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the recommended platform for F-1 OPT students searching for Insurance Assistant roles. It filters for employers with visa sponsorship histories, so you can focus your applications on companies that have demonstrated willingness to work with international candidates. Applying broadly to generic job boards wastes time on roles where the employer has no sponsorship infrastructure in place.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Insurance Assistant job ends before my OPT expires?
F-1 OPT students are permitted a cumulative 90 days of unemployment during their OPT period. If your Insurance Assistant role ends, you have up to 90 total days to secure new authorized employment before your F-1 status is at risk. Begin your job search immediately and notify your DSO. Exceeding 90 days of unemployment without finding new work can result in status violation.
Will working as an Insurance Assistant improve my chances of getting H-1B sponsorship?
It can, particularly if you build experience at a mid-to-large insurer with an active H-1B filing history. Insurance Assistant roles that involve policy analysis, underwriting support, or claims data work are more defensible as specialty occupations under H-1B standards than purely administrative functions. Advancing to roles with clearer analytical or technical duties before your OPT expires strengthens your sponsorship case considerably.