Head of Property, Underwriting
1 month ago
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.
What the day will look like
Head of Property is responsible for the profitable underwriting of the Property Portfolio within One Underwriting. In addition to this the role is responsible for staff management and training of property underwriters, internal reporting, external binder management and reporting, portfolio strategy, product and binder compliance and governance. The role is also a hands-on Underwriting role for renewal and new business including broker relationship management and development of both Aon and external brokers.
Key responsibilities will include:
Underwriting of New Business and Renewals focusing on retention of existing clients and growth in new business Work with the underwriting team to ensure that the Insurance and risk management needs of the clients are fully met Manage and coach team members and oversee activity in line with business plan and strategy Keep clients appropriately informed of all matters relating to their insurance and to prepare and execute policy documentation implementing client’s instructions Ensure strict compliance with statutory and FSRA requirements, industry and other codes of practice, underwriting guidelines, policies and procedures for all activities undertaken by One Underwriting Assist with gathering market intelligence that affects the key products, distribution, and potential growth Building rapport with and providing a professional and effective service to intermediaries and key stakeholdersHow this opportunity is different
We embrace a hybrid working culture where most colleagues work flexibly — in the office, at home and from other remote locations.
We believe we can drive greater growth for our business and our colleagues by fostering a more inclusive and flexible culture, improving access to talent and enhancing colleague wellbeing.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
This position will suit someone with well-developed communication skills. Suitable people will also have:
A sound foundation of general insurance property underwriting experience The ability to learn and understand technical matters quickly Passion for customer service excellence and the ability to build, develop and maintain strong relationships Strong teamwork and the drive to complete administrative tasks on time and to a high standard Adaptability, resilience and flexibility are important, under-pinned by a strong work ethic Intermediate-advance user of Excel preferred along with other Microsoft Office productsHow 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
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