Senior Underwriter Job at Aon (Chelmsford)

Job Description

Are you ready to lead with confidence and shape underwriting strategy? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your decisions make a real impact? Join us as an Senior Underwriter – this is 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.

Job Responsibility

Help oversee the underwriting process including aggregates for the Terrorism SPS
Provide guidance and training on technical underwriting issues to any direct reports
Ability to quote new, renewal and mid term amendments in line with the delegates underwriting authority agreement and Underwriting guide
Ensuring 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 Local retail networks and GBC teams
Building excellent working relationships with supporting insurer
Participate in regular insurer meetings to review progress of the facility
Work with Insurers to deliver the underwriting strategy, to understand Insurers’ risk appetite and expectations
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
Completing Mid Term adjustments accurately and in a timely manner
To act fully in compliance with FCA rules and guidelines and with Aon Policy
Assist in meeting the teams financial budget/plan

Requirements

Previous Terrorism or International Property experience in the London Insurance Market
Track record in technical Underwriting
Well-developed influencing skills and the ability to achieve success through others
Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical and numerical skills
Proven interpersonal skills, capable of dealing with domestic and international clients, business stakeholders and external bodies
Commercial acumen and negotiation skills of the highest order
Able to motivate and inspire team to achieve success
Motivation, coaching and development of staff
Well-developed knowledge of FSA requirements and standards
Able to establish and maintain relationships with brokers and carriers

What we offer

Comprehensive benefits package
Inclusive workforce
Agile environment to manage wellbeing and work/life balance
Two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year
Variety of working style solutions
Continuous learning culture

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