Aon Graduate Programme - General Insurance & Professional Risk Broking, Liverpool 2026

AON; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance broker in Liverpool is seeking graduates for their General Insurance & Professional Risk Broking Graduate Programme 2026. This role offers a structured training program with hands-on experience in risk management and client negotiations. Ideal candidates should hold a 2:1 degree in any subject and possess strong communication and analytical skills. The program supports obtaining industry-recognized qualifications and encourages growth within a vibrant team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Two Global Wellbeing Days annually

Paid study leave for qualifications

Qualifications

• A 2:1 degree or equivalent in any field is required.
• Good communication skills and a desire for responsibility are essential.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with insurers and manage risk for allocated clients.
• Provide Risk Management advice to clients.
• Attend client meetings with experienced team members.

Skills

Motivation and ambition

Passion and curiosity

Commercial awareness

Data and analytics

Strong communication skills

Self-starter

Technological awareness

Education

2:1 degree or equivalent in any subject

Job description

General Insurance & Professional Risk Broking, Liverpool - Graduate Programme 2026

Start Date: 2nd September 2026

Application closing date: 19th January 2026

Please note, we may close earlier if we receive the quantity, quality & diversity of applications required.

Better Decisions Begin with You

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better, to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

About the role

Griffiths & Armour, an Aon Company is one of the UK’s leading insurance brokers, with a philosophy of offering clients a highly skilled, innovative and totally client-orientated service, looking very widely at all aspects of risk management. Our forward-thinking approach has led to our appointment as insurance brokers for a client profile which encompasses corporate, professional, commercial, public and individual sectors, many of whom have a combination of domestic and international exposures.

We believe in fostering strong relationships with our clients to understand their business needs, and this allows us to adopt an innovative approach which has helped us to establish an impressive and loyal client base.

Based in our Liverpool office with an impressive history of more than 90-years, working across a range of sectors, we offer graduates a structured and on-the-job training programme, which may involve rotating through different departments, within either our General Insurance or Professional Risks divisions.

Each division has a dedicated Manager to oversee development, providing regular support and feedback and connecting you with peers and experts.

As part of our commitment for steady growth and continuous improvement, we are looking to recruit graduates who share similar values to our own, who are looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

Your role as a General Insurance or Professional Risks graduate

• Responsibility for allocated clients (with supervision), including negotiating with insurers, cover placement and helping clients to manage their risk, as well as dealing with prospective clients with a view to securing new business.
• Providing Risk Management advice to clients.
• Creating, updating, and managing computer records, as appropriate, leveraging full and effective use of systems, procedures, and placement practices.
• Attending client meetings, accompanied by an experienced member of the team.
• Providing support to the team leader and other team members, where required.
• Performing any other duties which management may, from time to time, reasonably request.

Your Development

As a Griffiths & Armour, an Aon Company Graduate, you will be enrolled onto Aon’s Launch Programme when you join. This development programme is built around 3 core elements:

1. Business learning. On the job learning and experiences giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the team and solution line you have joined
2. Centralised learning. UK graduates will complete an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops; all designed to help you develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business
3. Professional Qualifications. To enable you to be as successful as possible, as part of your role, we’ll fully support your study towards the CII (Chartered Insurance Institute) industry-recognised qualifications, and then onwards to the Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII). To support you, as you study for your exams, you’ll receive paid study leave, plus an extensive range of study and tuition materials

Your career beyond your Graduate programme

Once you’ve completed the formal 18 month graduate programme you will be promoted into your next role within the team. We will continue to support technical and business skills training, and your CII qualifications. To aid your professional development you’ll receive regular performance feedback, and work with your line manager towards promotions, enabling you to continue to progress.

Next Steps

If you are interested in this graduate programme and would like to apply, here are some things to help you:

Entry Requirements

• You will need to have or be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in any degree subject
• The nature of your degree is not of great significance. We attach more importance to graduates who are bright and enthusiastic, with good communication skills and a desire to take early responsibility and work with a degree of independence

Right to work

Our graduates are on permanent contracts from day one, we welcome applications from candidates who have their own right to work within the UK where you can maintain and demonstrate your right to work throughout the duration of your employment. This may include pre-settled or settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme – or if you have applied and you are waiting for a decision.

What are we looking for?

• Motivation and ambition to pursue a career in General Insurance or Professional Risks. To be able to articulate why you want to join this role at Griffiths & Armour, an Aon company
• Passion and curiosity. We are looking for candidates who want to understand the relationship the Broking industry has with the global and/or macro-economic environment
• Commercial awareness. This helps us to provide support and advice to our clients with clarity and confidence to enable revenue growth
• Data and analytics. The ability to summarise and interpret data effectively using a range of digital tools and platforms so we can present data driven insights to our clients concisely
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style for different stakeholders
• A self-starter that can take the initiative, work independently when needed but can also work collaboratively in a team environment
• Technological awareness. Strong interest in the rapidly evolving technological landscape and a willingness to understand & learn more about the challenges and opportunities that it presents

Locations

Both the General Insurance and Professional Risks roles are based in our Liverpool office.

We recognise the value for to our Early Career colleagues of being in the office environment from the beginning of their programme. As a new graduate, you will spend the first 6 months based in the office to support your learning, development, and progression. This will enable you access support from managers, collaborate with colleagues as well as grow your network across Aon. After completing this initial training period, you can then work more flexibly, spending at least 3 to 4 days face to face in the Aon office or with clients.

Aon UK Graduate Recruitment: What to Expect

We know applying for your first graduate role can be exciting, and sometimes a little daunting. At Aon, we’re committed to making our recruitment process as transparent and supportive as possible. Here’s how our selection journey works, and what you can expect at each stage:

1. Application Review

• We process applications on a rolling basis, moving candidates forward as they complete each stage.
• Every application is carefully reviewed by our team (not by AI).
• Due to the high volume of interest, this stage can take up to two weeks.
• Please note: We do not review CVs or cover letters at this point.

2. Online Assessment

• We understand you want to put your best foot forward, so you’ll have 5 calendar days to complete the online assessment.
• If you need more time, just let us know as extensions are available.

3. Video Interview

• Preparation matters, so you’ll have up to 10 days (240 hours) from receiving your invitation to record and submit your video interview.
• Rest assured: Every video interview is reviewed by a real member of our recruitment team, not an AI system.
• You’ll typically hear back from us within 2-3 weeks after submitting your interview, though times may vary depending on the number of applications.

4. Assessment Centres

• Our assessment centres are held in person at the Aon office closest to the location you applied for.
• Please note: Due to the large number of applications, not every candidate who completes a video interview will be invited to an assessment centre.
• Assessment centres usually run after Christmas, from mid-January.
• If selected, you’ll have 7-14 days’ notice to help you arrange any travel.
• We run a limited number of Assessment Centre so please make every effort to attend if invited.
• We reimburse reasonable travel costs (such as standard class train tickets). Flights and hotels are only covered if agreed in advance.

We’re here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or need accommodations, just reach out to our team - [e-mail]. Good luck and we look forward to seeing what you can bring to Aon!

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.

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.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

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. If you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments, please contact [e-mail] and a member of the UK Early Careers team will contact you.

About Aon

Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that help protect and grow their businesses.

Follow Aon on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. Stay up-to-date by visiting Aon’s newsroom and sign up for news alerts here.

#AonGraduateUK

#CommercialRiskReinsuranceBrokingUK