Associate Director

Aon Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in London is seeking an Associate Director (Broking) to join their dynamic Professional Services team. The role involves negotiating and placing Professional Indemnity Insurance across various markets while working closely with clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in the insurance industry, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate London market dynamics. The firm offers competitive compensation, extensive benefits, and promotes a culture of continuous learning and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working policies

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in the insurance industry (broker, insurer, or professional services provider).
• Understanding of the London market dynamics and core processes.
• Ability to use or quickly learn insurance IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team to negotiate and place renewals and new business.
• Draft and review insurance contracts.
• Prepare market presentations and broker submissions.

Skills

Experience in the insurance industry

Understanding of London market dynamics

Ability to use insurance IT systems

Strong communication skills

Good understanding of compliance and FCA regulation

Confidence to work independently and in a team

Job description

Are you ready for a new challenge in the London insurance market?

Aon is hiring Associate Directors (Broking) to join our growing Professional Services team, supporting specialist sectors including Accounting & Consulting, Design & Construction, and Lawyers. You’ll help market and negotiate Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) across the Lloyd’s and Company markets, working with some of the world’s largest clients.

If you need to flex your working pattern, Aon offers flexible and agile working policies, and we’re happy to discuss options with you upon application.

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 organisation, 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:

• Work within a team of placing brokers to negotiate and place renewals and new business.
• Draft and review insurance contracts and issue them to clients and insurers.
• Sign contracts via electronic placing platforms (such as PPL).
• Prepare market presentations and broker submissions.
• Build strong relationships with underwriters and the wider market.
• Proactively grow your knowledge and represent Aon to clients and colleagues.
• How this opportunity is different
• Work in a growth area with access to Lloyd’s, Company markets and Aon facilities.
• Join a 25-strong Global Broking Centre team with a mix of experience and expertise.
• Place PII and Cyber for clients across North America, the UK and Europe, partnering with our global retail network.

We don’t just hire ambitious people – we invest in them. You’ll get:

• A clear development plan and structured career path.
• Ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Real opportunities to build expertise, take on bigger clients and move your career forward.

Skills and experience that will lead to success:

• Experience in the insurance industry (broker, insurer or professional services provider)
• Understanding of London market dynamics and core processes.
• Ability to use or quickly learn insurance IT systems.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Good understanding of compliance and FCA regulation.
• Confidence to work independently and as part of a team.

How we support our colleagues

This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package and 25 days holiday. Through our flexible benefits, you will also have the opportunity to choose additional benefits, including healthcare, childcare vouchers and additional holiday.

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.

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 [e-mail]

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.