Underwriting Assistant

Underwriting Assistant

Aon are currently recruiting a Underwriting Assistant to join our team.

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, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Assisting Underwriters in the processing of new and renewal accounts for a Global Binding Authority Facility.
• Supporting a portfolio of different insurance classes of business.
• Supporting our offshore team with timely completion of post bind administrative processes.
• Accurately recording risk details on our Policy Administration System in a timely fashion.
• Liaise with brokers and internal departments for risk information.
• Assisting with compiling reports for insurers.
• Ensuring compliance with the Delegated Authority from insurers by running control reports and correcting any errors
• Building excellent working relationships with our Underwriters and insurers.

Aon Underwriting Managers

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, mid-term adjustments and renewals and on some facilities, manages the claims handling and settlement.

AUM has an in-depth understanding of the diverse range of solutions that we offer and our insurance products are specially designed and unique to Aon. 

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 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 competent in Microsoft Office.

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.

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.  

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

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