Construction Broker/Account Handler - Liverpool or Manchester

National Association of Women in Construction; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon’s UK Construction team is seeking an experienced Construction Broker/Account Handler based in Liverpool or Manchester. You’ll deliver expert service and technical advice to a portfolio of construction clients, handling bespoke insurance requirements and project-specific placements.

You will negotiate policy terms, prepare market presentations, attend client meetings, and liaise with underwriters and colleagues across the broking network.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK construction insurance market.
• Strong communication with clients, underwriters and colleagues.
• Ability to build market presentations and handle broker enquiries efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Piecing together and preparing market presentations to broke clients' enquiries to insurers - including Project Specific placements and Latent Defects coverage.
• Negotiate policy terms for clients
• Attend and arrange meetings with clients, underwriters and colleagues
• Complying with regulatory and other standards as directed by line management including drafting of bespoke slip and wording for stamping by insurers, record keeping and file notes
• Identifying revenue development opportunities on allocated client accounts and making recommendations to Client Managers
• Liaising and interacting with broking colleagues in Construction, Commercial Risk and the wider Aon network
• Accurate updating and reporting from spreadsheets

Skills

Construction insurance knowledge

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT & Excel skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Construction Broker/Account Handler, Liverpool or Manchester

Are you experienced in handling the bespoke insurance requirements of UK Construction Clients ? Are you a confident communicator and relationship builder with both clients and insurance industry professionals ?

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 team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Working within our highly respected UK Construction team you'll ensure the highest levels of service and technical advice are delivered to our portfolio of clientele. Daily responsibilities will include:

• Piecing together and preparing market presentations to broke clients' enquiries to insurers - including Project Specific placements and Latent Defects coverage.
• Negotiate policy terms for clients
• Attend and arrange meetings with clients, underwriters and colleagues
• Complying with regulatory and other standards as directed by line management including helping to build accurate and timely documentation, d rafting of bespoke slip and wording for stamping by insurers, record keeping and file notes.
• Identifying revenue development opportunities on allocated client accounts and making recommendations to Client Managers
• Liaising and interacting with broking colleagues in Construction, Commercial Risk and the wider Aon network
• Accurate updating and reporting from spreadsheets

How this opportunity is different

There are many Broker/Account handling vacancies available in the current broking environment but not many that enable you to become a true specialist in an interesting and high-growth area such as Construction. This is one of those ! Construction is a strategic priority for Aon globally and this role will have visibility and the opportunity to connect and collaborate with some highly influential colleagues

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• A team player who strives for continued personal development
• An in-depth understanding of construction insurance and its specialist insurance marketplace.
• Phenomenal communication skills for collaborating with clients, colleagues and underwriters
• Organised, motivated and with a thirst for knowledge.
• First class IT, Data and Excel skills with a close eye for detail and accuracy.