Delegated Authority Underwriter

Delegated Authority Underwriter

Do you have an insurance background and/or experience in the Lloyds of London Market? Do you have a passion for underwriting and want to work on the market’s leading multi‑line facility?

Aon Client Treaty (ACT) is AUM’s flagship facility and writes 19 different lines of business from Property to Marine, D&O and Product Recall. A role in the underwriting team gives a junior underwriter the opportunity to write 19 lines, gain invaluable experience that is unique in the market, and build relationships with a wide variety of broking teams to ensure Aon’s client needs are met.

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chelmsford office.

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.

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, handles mid‑term adjustments and renewals, and in some facilities manages the claims handling and settlement.

• Underwrite a portfolio of multiple lines of business: assess, process, and bind new and renewal business and endorsements within agreed timescales.
• Timely completion of pre‑bind and post‑bind administrative processes.
• Ensure that individual risks are processed promptly and in accordance with the delegated underwriting authority.
• Record risk details on a Policy Administration System in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Liaise with brokers and internal departments for risk information.
• Build an excellent working relationship with the Global Broking Centre Team.
• Refer risks to our insurer panel where necessary.
• Participate in regular meetings to ensure the ongoing success and adoption of ACT.

• Prior experience in an underwriting support role will be looked upon favourably.
• Minimum A‑level standard (or equivalent).
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Self‑disciplined and organised.
• Team player.
• High level of numeracy.
• Computer literacy including competence in Microsoft Office.
• Professional – CII or partially CII qualified would be an advantage.
• Spanish speaking – not essential but desirable.

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self  colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year to focus on themselves. We offer a variety of working‑style solutions for our colleagues.

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, relevant and valued.

Aon is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and values an innovative and inclusive environment where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or any 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 Rea