Construction Broker/Account Handler - Liverpool or Manchester

Aon; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon’s UK Construction team is seeking a Construction Broker/Account Handler to manage bespoke construction client insurance needs from Liverpool or Manchester. You'll deliver high-level service and technical advice to a portfolio of clients and work in a hybrid setup.

Responsibilities include preparing market presentations, negotiating terms, arranging meetings with clients and underwriters, ensuring regulatory compliance, and spotting revenue opportunities while collaborating with broking

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of construction insurance and its specialist marketplace.
• Phenomenal communication skills for collaborating with clients and underwriters.
• First class IT, data and Excel skills with a close eye for detail.
• Organised, motivated and with a thirst for knowledge.
• Ability to build strong client relationships and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Piecing together and preparing market presentations to broke clients’ enquiries to insurers.
• Negotiate policy terms for clients.
• Attend and arrange meetings with clients, underwriters and colleagues.
• Complying with regulatory and other standards and drafting bespoke slip wording.
• Identifying revenue development opportunities on allocated client accounts.
• Liaising with broking colleagues in Construction, Commercial Risk and the wider network.
• Accurate updating and reporting from spreadsheets.

Skills

Construction insurance knowledge

Communication skills

IT / Excel

Attention to detail

Team player

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 ?

If so then we invite you to apply for this outstanding hybrid role based within Griffiths and Armour that comes with the flexibility to work both virtually and from either Liverpool or Manchester office.

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, 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

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.