Casualty Broking Director

London, United Kingdom

We’re hiring!

Aon are currently recruiting a Senior Casualty Broker to join our UK Retail Broking team.

Whilst the role will be based in London, there will be some flexibility on working from home for part of the week if required.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all items relating to the design, placement and service of casualty programmes including communication with clients, prospects, colleagues and insurers.

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What the day will look like

Some of your key responsibilities will involve:

• Take a leading role, working with both London and regional offices in the design, strategy and placement of casualty programmes.
• Taking a leading role in the development and conversion of new business. Leading the prospecting, broking design and presentations.
• Leading the design and implementation of the overarching broking strategy across all classes for key clients.
• Close engagement with clients, building strong relationships and aligning solutions with objectives and priorities.
• Engagement with clients, prospects and colleagues to provide feedback on the market outlook and be able to fully communicate our recommended broking strategy.
• Proactively building and managing relationships with senior Aon stakeholders to whom we provide broking services or whom can support placement objectives / strategy.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key and senior insurers. Supporting Aon’s strategic insurer engagement.
• Taking a leading role in supporting the development of colleagues.
• Placing business in accordance with the UK broking strategy and broking procedures.
• Deciding in conjunction with the client / client servicing team which insurers should be approached on specific risks.
• Providing advice on the most appropriate options offered by insurers and proactively intervene where appropriate to provide better solutions.
• Working with colleagues and leaders of the insurer teams to resolve performance issues and to continuously improve client service.
• Working to resolve contentious placing issues/disputes with insurers.
• Pro-actively knowledge sharing relevant information relating to the insurance market in a timely and effective manner.
• Leading by example by ensuring own activity complies with regulatory requirements and business procedures.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• ACII certified, or studying towards.
• A detailed knowledge of commercial insurance market practice and technical matters.
• Strong team player, to work closely with immediate team and other colleagues / stakeholders.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Behaviour that inspires the trust and respect of colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Committed to continuous improvement and to embracing new working practices to raise standards of quality and efficiency.
• Self–motivated and driven.

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In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

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