Aon Apprenticeship Programme - Client Management - Commercial Risk 2026

Client Management – Commercial Risk Apprenticeship

Start date: September 2026

Applications close date: 25th February 2026

Locations: Chelmsford, Redhill, London, Glasgow

Better Decisions Begin with You

Aon shapes decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. When you join us, you’ll become empowered to make the same impact, as you explore ways of becoming a more relevant, connected and valued professional.

Commercial Risk Solutions

Our Commercial Risk teams are responsible for helping clients protect their business in a world increasingly exposed to new risks, whether that’s extreme weather events or the emergence of AI. Aon aims to provide a tailored risk transfer approach as well as extensive risk management advice and services.

We assist clients with their insurance buying decisions, aiming to optimize the balance of risk transfer and retention financing through valuation and analysis.

Your Role

Join our Commercial Risk Apprenticeship scheme as a valued and permanent employee from day one. You will support clients in managing their insurance programmes and risk identification. You will work with well-known brands, ensuring they have appropriate insurance cover across a wide range of products from property to cyber.

You will join as a Business Support Specialist and play a key part in supporting clients and helping the team manage expectations and deliver on time.

During your apprenticeship, you will build professional relationships with colleagues and clients and develop your professional skills and career progression.

What the Day Will Look Like

• You will be part of a team from day one, supporting the delivery of client-facing activities
• Assisting in the day-to-day running of client risk and insurance programmes
• Carrying out administrative tasks contributing to the broking process
• Building strong working relationships with insurers
• Opportunities to support our attendance at industry networking events

Your Development

As an Aon Apprentice you will be enrolled onto our development programme when you join. This programme is built around 3 core elements:

• Business learning – on‑job learning and experiences giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the team and solution line you have joined
• Centralised learning – UK apprentices complete an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops; all designed to help you develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business
• Professional Qualifications – we’ll fully support your study towards your level 4 Insurance Apprenticeship and Certificate in Insurance through the Chartered Insurance Institute professional qualification. You will receive paid study leave and extensive study and tuition materials.

Supporting Relationships

With Aon business leaders playing an active role in our development, you’ll be encouraged to make the most of every networking opportunity. The early relationships you build will include:

• Your Apprentice Network – meet Apprentices from all areas of Aon in the UK, helping you navigate our business and grow a support network from day one
• Your mentor – an experienced colleague who can help you with career guidance, specific issues or general queries
• Business seniors – many experienced colleagues will be actively involved in your development
• The Early Careers Team – help smooth the way, open doors and advise you on developing your knowledge, skills and prospects

Your Career Beyond the Apprenticeship

After completing the formal apprenticeship programme, you will continue to receive support at Aon. We would expect you to be promotion ready within 18 to 24 months and you will continue to grow your career in the insurance industry. You will also be able to continue your studies for CII qualifications through to Chartered status and explore different career paths within Aon.

Next Steps

If you are interested in this apprenticeship programme and would like to apply, here are some things to help you:

Entry Requirements

• 112 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels (or equivalent) or 280 UCAS points for exams sat prior to 2017 (excluding General Studies)
• Five grade 9 – 4 GCSEs including Maths and English (A*–C GCSEs for exams sat prior to 2020)

What We Are Looking For

• Motivation and ambition – you will need to be able to articulate why you want a career in insurance or reinsurance
• Commercial awareness – this helps us provide support and advice to our clients with clarity and confidence
• Passion and curiosity – understand the value of and be passionate about delivering excellent Client Service
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style for different groups of people

Right to Work

Our apprentices are on permanent contracts from day one. We welcome applications from candidates who have their own right to work within the UK where you can maintain and demonstrate your right to work throughout the duration of your employment. This may include pre‑settled or settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme or if you have applied and are waiting for a decision.

Aon UK Apprentice Recruitment: What to Expect

We know applying for your first apprentice role can be exciting, and sometimes a little daunting. At Aon, we’re committed to making our recruitment process as transparent and supportive as possible. Here’s how our selection journey works, and what you can expect at each stage:

• Application Review
  • We process applications on a rolling basis, moving candidates forward as they complete each stage
  • Every application is carefully reviewed by our team (not by AI)
  • Due to the high volume of interest, this stage can take up to two weeks
  • We do not review CVs or cover letters at this point
• Video Interview
  • Preparation matters, so you’ll have up to 10 days (240 hours) from receiving your invitation to record and submit your video interview
  • Every video interview is reviewed by a real member of our recruitment team, not an AI system
  • Typically, you’ll hear back within 2–3 weeks after submitting your interview, though times may vary depending on the number of applications
• Assessment Centres
  • Assessment centres are held in person at the Aon office closest to the location you applied for
  • Not every candidate who completes a video interview will be invited to an assessment centre
  • If selected, you’ll have 7–14 days’ notice to help you arrange any travel
  • We run a limited number of Assessment Centres and ask you to attend if invited; these will begin in February/March 2026
  • We reimburse reasonable travel costs (such as standard class train tickets); flights and hotels are only covered if agreed in advance
  • At the assessment centre stage, your CV and cover letter are shared with hiring managers to give a fuller picture of you as a candidate – these documents are not used for initial screening

How We Support Our Colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. All colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.

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 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 provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. If you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments, please contact apprentices@aon.co.uk and a member of the UK Early Careers team will contact you.