Director Corporate (Commercial Risk Solutions)

Aon Life; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory firm in Singapore seeks a Director, Corporate (Construction) to lead client advisory and risk management solutions for major construction clients. This role involves shaping strategic direction and driving growth in the construction insurance segment. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of construction insurance experience, excellent negotiation and communication skills, along with an academic background in General Insurance. Aon offers a diverse and inclusive workplace with strong support for work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Agile working style solutions

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in the construction insurance industry.
• Meticulous, proactive and able to multi-task efficiently.
• Ability to analyze complex contracts and policy documents.

Responsibilities

• Client advisory and servicing for major construction projects.
• Design and place sophisticated insurance and risk transfer programs.
• Identify new market opportunities and drive growth for construction insurance.
• Lead and grow a team specializing in construction insurance.
• Stay aligned with regulations and company processes.

Skills

General Insurance academic qualifications

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical mind

Business acumen

Team player

Education

ACII or equivalent

Job description

Director, Corporate (Construction)

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

• Client advisory and servicing
  • Client relationship management
  • Discover client’s needs in comprehensive manner, evaluating risk exposures and insurance needs (e.g. CAR/EAR, OCIP/CCIP, DSU, general liability, environmental, professional indemnity, workers' compensation, equipment insurance).
  • Set service scope and expectations
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, including contractors, developers, project owners and financiers.
  • Analyze project specific risks and recommend appropriate risk management strategies, risk allocation and insurance solutions.
  • Review client’s contractual insurance requirements with project owners, contractors, financers, regulators and local authorities.
  • Advise on local statutory insurance requirements, stay updated on industry regulations and construction risk management standards.
  • Prepare and review insurance and broker RFP proposals, policies and endorsements, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Lead negotiations with major clients and manage relationships with client’s senior executives.

• Insurance Placement and Claims
  • Design and place sophisticated insurance and risk transfer programs for complex construction projects.
  • Build and maintain strong, senior-level relationships with insurers and underwriters.
  • Stay ahead of market trends, ensuring access to innovative insurance products and tailored solutions.
  • Lead all aspects of complex claims management and work with Claims Team to support clients through dispute resolution.

• Business Development & Growth
  • Identify new market opportunities and drive growth for the construction insurance segment.
  • Participate in new business pitches, RFP responses, and cross-selling efforts.

• Delivering Aon United (DAU)
  • Propose solutions across risk, insurance and other solution pillars that Aon offers
  • Engage and work closely with various Aon business units, specialties and regional teams to deliver appropriate Aon United solutions for clients

• Keep up to date on Aon IQ and wide range of innovative solutions across all Aon business units
  • Deliver and utilise client-related value propositions, systems and processes including (but not limited to) Aon Brokers Guide, Data Center Life-cycle Product.

• Lead and grow a team of colleagues specializing in construction
  • Provide guidance on technical and client servicing matters
  • Support staff on organic growth and new business development
  • To achieve team annual budget
  • Mentor staff in their professional development
  • Build, motivate and maintain a cohesive High-Performance Team

• Beyond own team
  • Be a subject matter expert on construction industry and solutions
  • Develop/share solutions beyond own immediate team
  • Participate in and contribute to winning new clients
  • Work on projects and cross-department collaborations

• Stay aligned to regulations and company procedures and processes
• Any other roles and responsibilities assigned

How this opportunity is different

Aon’s Commercial Risk Solutions provides high quality risk and insurance advisory and placement services to a wide range of corporate organizations in Singapore.

The Director, Construction role serves as a senior leader who deliver insurance and risk management solutions for major construction clients. This role combines client advisory with leadership on broking, market relationships, and business development. The Director is responsible for setting strategic direction, provision of consulting and broking service, and driving the growth and innovation of construction risk management and insurance offerings.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• General Insurance academic qualifications, ACII or equivalent would be advantageous
• At least 12 years of experience in the construction insurance industry
• Meticulous, proactive and able to multi-task efficiently
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze complex contracts and policy documents
• Possess good analytical mind with strong business acumen
• A strong team player

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 are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at [e-mail] or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.