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Assistant Underwriter- 12 month FTC

Do you have good organisational skills?

Do you have Experience of Underwriting risks in an insurance company or MGA?

Aon Underwriting Managers are currently recruiting a Marine Assistant Underwriter to join our team in Chelmsford.

The role will give you the opportunity to gain invaluable experience underwriting Marine Cargo, Freight Liability and small craft risks, whilst building relationships with the UK Broking teams to ensure Aon's client needs are met.

This a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chelmsford 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 team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

As a Marine Assistant Underwriter some of your key responsibilities will involve:

• Underwriting business in accordance with delegated underwriting authority,
• Process quotations for renewals, new business and amendments within delegated underwriting authority and with referral internally and to carrier as required,
• Support Underwriting Manager in achieving the business plan/budget,
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and carriers,
• Work with internal and external parties in the development of the company's business as directed,
• Responsible for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

As an Assistant Marine Underwriter your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

• Level of education - ideally 'A' Level or above.
• Experience of Underwriting risks in either and Insurance company or MGA is desired
• A good level of technical knowledge - Marine is desired
• Good organisational skills,
• Able to work pro-actively without direct supervision, as well as part of a team,
• Effective communicator, with excellent written and oral communication skills,
• Literate and numerate,
• Ability to achieve enquiry targets,
• Enthusiasm to learn/develop in the role,
• Accurate and timely in throughput of work,
• Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with brokers and carriers.

Aon Underwriting Managers

AUM undertakes underwriting and claims handling services on behalf of insurers and delivers expertise in specific product ranges or trade sectors. AUM focuses on commercial insurance products across Accident and Health, Property and Casualty, Financial Lines and Marine sectors. AUM fulfils many of the roles of an insurance company - underwrites (evaluates the risks and exposures of potential clients against the insurance covers), prices (determines the premium that is charged to insure that risk), issues policies, mid-term adjustments and renewals and on some facilities, manages the claims handling and settlement.

AUM has an in-depth understanding of the diverse range of solutions that we offer, and our insurance products are specially designed and unique to Aon.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile 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 for our colleagues as well.

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 and inclusive 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 ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

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