Strategic Underwriting Leader

7 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Aon Full time

Job Summary

The Chief Underwriting Officer AUM will lead the underwriting strategy for AUM, one of the largest organically grown MGA businesses in London. This role will be responsible for the execution and innovation of Aon's global flagship facility: Aon Client Treaty (ACT). The successful candidate will deliver outstanding carrier and broker relationships and client retention, and support the growth of AON's Commercial Risk business through the use of delegated authorities.

About the Role

The Chief Underwriting Officer AUM will be a key member of the AUM Executive Leadership team, responsible for ensuring the best outcomes for our partners. This includes carrier management, broker engagement, product design, case review, and supporting colleague development. The commercial focus of the role is as the leader for ACT underwriting as part of the ACT management team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Give strategic input into growth planning (market trends)
  • Monitor portfolio performance, identify emerging risks, and recommend necessary adjustments
  • Collaborate with UK, EMEA and Global Commercial Risk leaders to develop ACT and other facilities
  • A key partner in driving through our digital and algorithmic underwriting ambition
  • Capability building responsibility including exposure management, insights and analytics
  • Collaborates with internal teams and third-party partners (e.g., carriers) to ensure clients receive solutions that meet their needs

People Leadership

The Chief Underwriting Officer AUM will model teamwork, collaboration, integrity and respect to deliver the best of our firm to our clients. This includes:

  • Retain, develop, and attract dedicated individuals in line with business plans
  • Develop and support team members in the achievement of their objectives through coaching and mentoring
  • Foster an environment in which all employees are valued and heard

Governance and Compliance

The Chief Underwriting Officer AUM will lead by example by ensuring own activity aligns with regulatory requirements and business procedures. This includes:

  • Oversee the underwriting process
  • Effectively lead AUM underwriting practices in line with carrier partner expectations, relevant legal and regulatory requirements and Aon policies, values and behaviours
  • Encourage colleagues to be active in addressing governance and compliance development areas

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

  • 10+ years underwriting in short or long tail business, understanding of insurance products
  • Portfolio management experience, with North American large and CAT exposed property and casualty experience preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of Lloyd's market dynamics, regulatory environment, and industry trends
  • Experience in exposure management and aggregate controls
  • Experience in the operation of delegated authorities
  • A change agent with a desire to modernise
  • Strong social and communications skills to lead a complex stakeholder network
  • Build and lead inclusive and diverse teams
  • Motivate and inspire others, creating an environment for continuous learning and connection
  • Strong governance and regulatory acumen

About Aon

Aon is a global professional services firm that helps organizations navigate a rapidly changing world. We are united through our shared purpose of shaping decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. We are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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