Broker – US Casualty

Aon; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance and risk management firm is seeking an experienced Broker to join the US Casualty team in London on a hybrid working basis. This role involves delivering financial growth, developing client relationships, and leading business strategies. Ideal candidates should have insurance experience, particularly in US Casualty markets. The position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare

25 days holiday

Global Wellbeing Days

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the insurance field, either as a Broker or Insurer.
• Strong technical knowledge of US Casualty markets.
• Ability to lead and develop high performing teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial growth aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and execute a business plan including sales targets.
• Build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead client meetings and produce tenders.
• Oversee line broking and ensure service excellence.
• Drive colleague engagement and improve diversity.

Skills

Proven experience in insurance industry

Technical insurance knowledge across US Casualty markets

Understanding of London insurance market dynamics

Leading & developing high performing teams

Effective communication and presentation skills

Understanding of compliance and FCA regulation

Job description

Broker – US Casualty

We're Hiring, Are you ready for a new challenge?

Aon is currently recruiting an experienced broker for our US Casualty team in London on a hybrid working basis.

The US Casualty team has an excellent reputation within the global insurance market. We handle the placement of large, complex general liability and energy liability business emanating from the US.

We are a collaborative group and work closely with our US colleagues on a day-to-day basis. We take an entrepreneurial approach to a traditional business model and foster continuous improvement and learning within the team.

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:

Business Performance

• Delivering financial growth in line with business objectives
• Developing and implementing a business plan (including sales plan)
• Travel to produce and manage a new business pipeline.

Client / Network Engagement

• Develop positive relationships with key collaborators, in London and the wider Aon retail network.
• Ensure network/clients receive best in class service.
• Host and lead client meetings and roadshows.
• Produce and/or deliver tenders.

Placement & Systems Management

• Encourage usage of our strategic portfolio solutions
• Predominantly lead line broking but also follow lines where required
• Oversight of File Reviews / Technical Reviews / Peer Reviews Review / Create / Enhance Submission.

Team / People Leadership

• Continually drive focus on colleague Engagement, building action plans into the business plan and growing the engagement scores across all dimensions.
• Demonstrate active Succession Planning through market mapping and the movement of high potential talent up through the business.
• Improve Diversity profile of the business and focus on tangible actions to drive the D&I agenda.

Skills and experience that will lead to success:

• Proven experience gained within the insurance industry at either a Broker or Insurer, with established market relationships
• Technical insurance knowledge across US Casualty markets
• Detailed understanding of London insurance market dynamics and core processes
• Proven capability in effectively leading & developing high performing teams
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Excellent understanding of compliance and FCA regulation

How we support our colleagues

This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, plus a comprehensive suite of benefits 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. 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 crucial 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.

We’re happy to talk flexible working. 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.