Assistant Underwriter
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
Some of your key responsibilities will involve:
- Assisting the Underwriters to ensure that individual risks are bound promptly and in accordance with the Delegated Underwriting Authority
- Recording of risks on the Policy Administration System in an accurate and timely fashion
- Meeting agreed service standard to bind risks and ensure that the relevant policies are accurate and issued within agreed timescales
- Ensuring full compliance with the Delegated Authority from insurers
- Building an excellent working relationship with the GBC teams
- Provide general assistance to the Team Leader and Underwriters
- Building excellent working relationships with supporting insurers
- Participate in regular insurer meetings to review progress of the facility
- Maintain a high level of technical knowledge and input into technical and commercial market intelligence
- Monitor and control of new and renewal business, including aggregate monitoring
To act fully in compliance with FCA rules and guidelines and with Aon Policy
How this opportunity is different
Working as an Assistant Underwriter in Global Terrorism offers a unique opportunity to build technical underwriting expertise within a highly specialised and globally relevant risk class. You’ll collaborate with experienced underwriters and international stakeholders, gaining exposure to complex, evolving geopolitical risks while supporting the delivery of tailored, market‑leading solutions for clients worldwide.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
- Strong attention to detail and an organised approach, with the ability to accurately process data, documentation and risk information while learning technical concepts on the job
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to work with underwriters, brokers and internal teams and ask questions to build understanding
- Good time‑management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks, supporting multiple accounts and deadlines in a structured underwriting environment
- A proactive and positive attitude, showing willingness to learn, take feedback on board and contribute to team objectives in a specialist underwriting function
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.
We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com
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.
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