Director

Aon; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm seeks a Senior International Construction Broker in London. The role focuses on enhancing revenue by identifying new (re)insurance opportunities and managing existing client needs within the International Construction division. Strong reinsurance expertise and negotiation skills are essential. This hybrid position allows flexibility with a balance between virtual and office work, promoting a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Flexible working solutions

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in reinsurance broking or technical underwriting on large construction projects.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure competitive pricing.
• Proven ability to inspire commitment and action in others.

Responsibilities

• Boost revenue by identifying new reinsurance opportunities.
• Manage relationships with existing clients in the International Construction division.
• Lead client teams to deliver strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Reinsurance broking experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Senior International Construction Broker

Aon is actively seeking a Senior International Construction Broker to join our London team. The primary responsibility of this role is to boost revenue and margin by identifying and capitalizing on new (re)insurance opportunities, as well as managing the needs of existing Aon clients within the International Construction division.

If you have comprehensive expertise in navigating the complexities of civil engineering, EAR, and CAR sectors across different geographies, we would be interested in hearing from you!

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our London 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 organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

About the Role

This role be primarily responsible for defending and increasing revenue and margin by developing and delivering new reinsurance opportunities as well as servicing existing clients with the International Construction team.

This includes acting as a Director within the broking team to provide specialist advice to the client and Aon Network client team responsible for:

• Placement design including likely pricing, coverage enhancements and market capacity.
• Negotiating the best prices and marketing drawing on existing knowledge and expertise.
• On-going client satisfaction, retention, and profitability.
• Developing and delivering new reinsurance opportunities and increasing revenue with existing clients.
• Leading Client Team(s) and project groups to deliver strategic growth initiatives, responses to competitive tenders and complex, high value deals.
• Serving as a trusted advisor for subject matter specific issues both internally and externally.
• Reviewing and quality checking reinsurance documentation at a pre-determined stage in the process to establish whether the selected coverage accurately reflects clients" reinsurance requirements.

About you

• Extensive experience in reinsurance broking or technical and analytical underwriting experience including project and account management experience on large Construction accounts and large / mega onshore construction projects.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Inspires commitment and action in others (both internally and externally) through strong communication skills.
• Considers the underwriter’s perspective to adapt broking approach
• Invests time and resource in Research & Development to find new opportunities/solutions to meet clients’ needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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, color, 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]