The headache is not worth the pay. - Health and Benefits Specialist Aon Employee Review

1.0
Jun 24, 2017
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Pros

Ancillary benefits are great (15% salary ESPP, up to 7% 401(k) match). Travel is good. Flexible hours (work from home option is accessible based on team and manager). If you enjoy employee benefit administration, you will get exposure to, easily, 24 companies as clients.

Cons

Low compensation based on market. Really expensive health insurance. Culture is hit or miss. Old timers act like what we do is rocket science, when in reality it's brokering insurance. The young people are fun and bring in bring fresh ideas, of which management shoots down 75% of them (to be expected, seeing as Aon has the maneuverability equivalent to that of a cruise ship, but obnoxious because management also claims to be 'innovative'). Lots of nepotism. Many people who work here openly admit to personally knowing someone in senior leadership who got them their interview. The organization will spend peanuts on hardware that barely functions and then get upset that you're at tech support every other week getting your hardware fixed.

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5.0
Apr 28, 2026
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Pros

Good support and good people

Cons

Large company does mean that Tech/HR support usually involves an 800 number and call center.

4.0
Jun 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great role to transition into the insurance industry. Many resources and opportunities to expand technical knowledge. Client visits are great if you like to travel. Lucky to have a manager who doesn’t micromanage. If you’re organized, driven, and good at communicating you’ll do great.

Cons

Can be stressful at times around busy renewal cycles. Travel often depending on industry and clients.

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