Client Director - Real Estate Insurance

Aon Hewitt; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Client Director to lead their Real Estate practice during a period of growth and change. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with some of the largest clients in the market, where you will develop and maintain client relationships, oversee service delivery, and collaborate with various stakeholders. With a focus on leadership and business development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategies that enhance client satisfaction and drive success. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and inclusivity, and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Global Wellbeing Days

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working solutions

Continuous learning culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Real Estate and Insurance markets is essential.
• Strong leadership and client management skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and ensure exceptional service delivery.
• Lead teams to achieve client objectives and enhance client experience.

Skills

Commercial understanding of business and the Insurance market

Real Estate or Property Owners experience

Technical knowledge in major and ancillary classes

Leadership capability

Negotiating skills

Client management and relationship skills

Interpersonal skills

Business development skills

Analytical and problem-solving ability

Job description

Client Director, Real Estate

Can you bring substantial Real Estate/Property Owners experience to a key, client-facing role? Are you keen to join our specialist Real Estate practice at what is an exciting time of growth, expansion and change? If so, then why not apply for this outstanding new opportunity that offers a hybrid working pattern where you can split your time from home, the office and with clients.

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

Your key responsibilities as a Client Director will include:

1. Develop, manage and maintain the overall client relationship securing support as required and manage closely any jeopardy risk.
2. Lead your client service teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients and support them in their own career development.
3. Manage wider Aon stakeholders to ensure added value solutions are delivered to enhance client experience. Cultivate and develop senior relationships at key real estate insurer partners.
4. Oversee broking and carrier marketing to ensure best outcomes for clients.
5. Develop client service plans in line with client objectives and oversee delivery against the plan.
6. Engage with clients to develop opportunities beyond existing real estate activity.
7. Seek improvement in efficiency & processes to optimise resources & profitability.
8. Develop thought leadership & articulate Aon’s proposition.
9. Act as a technical referral point for colleagues and clients as required.
10. Support or lead Business Development activity as required.

How this opportunity is different

This is a first-class opportunity to take a senior role in our Real Estate practice as we enter an exciting period of growth and change. In this highly visible role you'll gain exposure to some of our largest, most complex clients and will collaborate across all levels at Aon enabling you to expand your own network and personal brand.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

1. Commercial understanding of business and the Insurance market.
2. Substantial Real Estate or Property Owners experience.
3. Strong technical knowledge in all major and ancillary classes.
4. Leadership capability and the commitment to developing Leadership skills.
5. Excellent negotiating, listening and communication skills.
6. Proven client management and relationship skills.
7. Adaptable, focused and self-disciplined, with strong interpersonal skills.
8. Business development including growing existing revenue under management.
9. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

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.

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.

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 welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [e-mail]

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