Senior Yacht Broker

Aon plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon plc in London is seeking a Senior Yacht Broker to lead growth of a high‑value yacht and superyacht portfolio. You will steer placement strategies, advise on wordings, and maintain strong relationships with insurers and clients.

You will mentor junior brokers, ensure FCA‑compliant practices, and collaborate across broking, account management and claims to deliver exceptional service and growth in a global network.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in yacht, superyacht or marine insurance broking.
• Strong knowledge of hull, machinery, P&I and liability covers.
• Well-connected with yacht insurers and the London market.
• Track record of growing complex or high-value portfolios.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior brokers.
• FCA regulatory compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop own yacht/superyacht client portfolio with owners, family offices, and corporates.
• Design and execute placement strategies with optimal coverage and pricing.
• Advise clients on wordings, coverage comparisons and claims considerations.
• Maintain accurate data capture and KPI-aligned client service plans.
• Build relationships with insurers and facility leaders in London and international markets.
• Lead or support complex placements, renewals and mid-term changes.
• Develop pipeline and report against annual growth targets.
• Support marketing and profiling initiatives for yacht practice.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to junior brokers.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and governance.

Skills

Yacht broking

Technical yacht insurance

London market knowledge

Portfolio management

Client relationships

FCA compliance

Mentoring

Job description

We’re Hiring!

Are you ready for a new challenge?

Aon is currently recruiting an experienced Senior Yacht Broker to join our London team and play a leading role in the development of our global yacht portfolio.

As a Senior Yacht Broker, you will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of high-value yacht and superyacht accounts, delivering exceptional service to clients, prospects and the Aon network. You will drive placement strategy, build and maintain strong market relationships, and act as a senior point of technical expertise and mentorship 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

Senior Yacht Broker - Key Responsibilities:

Client & Portfolio Management

• Manage and develop your own portfolio of yacht and superyacht clients, including private owners, family offices, management companies and corporate entities.
  
• Lead the design and execution of placement strategies for each account, ensuring optimal coverage, pricing and structure across hull and machinery, P&I, liability and ancillary yacht covers.
  
• Act as a trusted adviser to clients, providing clear technical guidance on wordings, coverage comparisons, risk improvements and claims considerations.
  
• Ensure the efficient day-to-day running of each account file, including use of electronic placing platforms, accurate data capture and adherence to agreed client service plans and KPIs.

Market & Placement

• Build, maintain and leverage strong relationships with key yacht and marine insurers, underwriters and facility leaders in the London and international markets.
  
• Lead or support complex placements, renewals and mid-term changes, negotiating terms and conditions that meet client needs and Aon quality standards.
  
• Contribute to the development and utilisation of Aon’s yacht facilities and structured portfolio solutions, ensuring these are maximised where appropriate.

Business Development & Growth

• Identify and convert new business opportunities within the yacht and superyacht segment, working closely with the wider Aon network.
  
• Develop and maintain a visible pipeline of prospects and opportunities, with regular reporting and monitoring against annual growth targets.
  
• Support marketing and profiling initiatives for the yacht practice, including client events, thought leadership and campaigns in key yacht hubs and territories.

Leadership, Coaching & Collaboration

• Provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to more junior brokers within the yacht team, supporting their technical development and performance.
  
• Act as a senior point of escalation for complex client or placement issues, working collaboratively with colleagues across broking, account management and claims.
  
• Contribute to team planning, workflow co-ordination and continuous improvement of processes and tools, helping to ensure operational efficiency and consistent high-quality service delivery.
  

Risk, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure that all broking activity is conducted in line with Aon’s policies, procedures and applicable legal and regulatory requirements (including FCA regulations).
  
• Maintain accurate and timely records, documentation and data entry for all accounts, supporting robust governance, MI and audit requirements.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Proven experience in yacht, superyacht or marine insurance broking (or underwriting), with strong, established relationships in the yacht insurance market.
  
• Deep technical understanding of yacht insurance products (e.g. hull and machinery, P&I, liability covers and associated wordings).
  
• Strong knowledge of the London insurance market, including placement processes, electronic platforms and key yacht insurers.
  
• Demonstrable track record in managing and growing a portfolio of complex or high-value accounts.
  
• Proven ability to build and maintain senior-level client and market relationships, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
  
• Strong appreciation of compliance and FCA regulatory requirements, and the ability to embed these in day-to-day broking activity.
  
• Experience coaching or mentoring colleagues, and contributing to a collaborative, high-performance team environment.

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