Qualified Insurance Lawyer - London

Aon is recruiting an experienced Insurance Lawyer to sit in the Coverage and Insurable Risk Team in the Global Broking Centre in London. The successful candidate will be part of a team which is currently made up of seven coverage specialists, most of whom are qualified insurance lawyers. As a guide, Aon is seeking someone who has substantial experience in the field of insurance law, whether contentious or transactional. Applicants should be at least senior associate/counsel level in a law firm, a senior junior barrister or equivalent from a corporate legal or wordings team. It will be essential for the candidate to have significant experience of interpreting insurance policy wordings and the ability to draft clear policy language. Experience of insurance product design and drafting will be very helpful. This is a Hybrid role that will involve some office and home-based working. It could be part-time or full-time.

In this wide, varied and exciting role, you will support the specialist Global Broking teams by:

• Providing specialist input on all matters relating to the terms of the insurance cover placed for Aon’s clients
• Advising clients and network offices on terms of cover
• Negotiating with underwriters on individual placements
• Drafting and negotiating the terms of the cover provided under Aon facilities
• Assisting in the design and implementation of new insurance products
• Developing Aon’s stance on market developments and interacting with market bodies such as Lloyd’s, the LMA, LIIBA and BIBA
• Coordinating with coverage specialists around the Aon network to ensure an Aon United approach
• Cooperating with the Claims team on significant coverage issues arising in active claims
• Remaining up to date with all legal and regulatory developments impacting insurance coverage and the context within which it is sold and ensuring that the broking teams are supported accordingly

We are looking for someone with drive, dynamism and the ability to interact with and establish good relationships with a broad range of professionals working across multiple lines of business.

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile 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 for our colleagues as well. 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 and inclusive 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, colour, 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.