Job description
Posting Description:
Do you have previous experience in Terrorism or International Property in the London insurance Market?
This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chelmsford 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.
What the day will look like
How we support our colleagues
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on [email protected]
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Underwriter – Global Terrorism
Do you have previous experience in Terrorism or International Property in the London insurance Market?
Do you have a passion for underwriting?
This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chelmsford 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, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like
- Help oversee the underwriting process for the Terrorism SPS
- Provide guidance and training on technical underwriting issues to any direct reports
- Ensuring that individual risks are bound promptly and in accordance with the delegated underwriting authority
- Recording of risks on the Policy Administration System in an accurate and timely fashion
- Meeting agreed service standard to bind risks and ensure that the relevant policies are accurate and issued within agreed timescales
- Ensuring full compliance with the Delegated Authority from insurers
- Building an excellent working relationship with the GBC teams
- Building excellent working relationships with supporting insurers
- Participate in regular insurer meetings to review progress of the facility
- Work with Insurers to deliver the underwriting strategy, to understand Insurers’ risk appetite and expectations
- Maintain a high level of technical knowledge and input into technical and commercial market intelligence
- Monitor and control of new and renewal business, including aggregate monitoring
- Completing Mid Term adjustments accurately and in a timely manner
- To act fully in compliance with FCA rules and guidelines and with Aon Policy
- Assist in meeting the teams financial budget/plan
Skills and experience that will lead to success
- Previous Terrorism or International Property experience in the London Insurance Market
- Track record in technical Underwriting
- Well-developed influencing skills and the ability to achieve success through others
- Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical and numerical skills
- Proven interpersonal skills, capable of dealing with domestic and international clients, business stakeholders and external bodies.
- Commercial acumen and negotiation skills of the highest order.
- Motivation, coaching and development of staff
- Well-developed knowledge of FSA requirements and standards
- Enthusiastic team player with the ability to build and develop positive relationships and capable of negotiating reasons for change / plans to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Able to establish and maintain relationships with brokers and carriers
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive 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, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on [email protected]
Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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