Client Service Advisor - Corporate Insurance

Client Service Advisor – Corporate Insurance – (Manchester, UK)

We’re Hiring! Are you looking for your next step up within the insurance industry? Would you like to excel your career with a global leading broker?

Aon Corporate are now recruiting for a Client Service Advisor, this is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Manchester office.

The successful candidate will work alongside a team of Client Managers looking after an established and varied portfolio of large mid-market corporate clients throughout the UK, this role will have lots of exciting opportunities to nurture and grow existing client relationships whilst also supporting our team in successfully winning new clients.

What The Day Will Look Like

• The role is within our large and mid-market commercial risk team and provides risk solutions to businesses across a large number of sectors within the UK. Typically, clients will be either a national or a multinational company and our clients look for a relationship with their broker where we provide a tailored approach.
• Our clients typically require bespoke insurance programmes and associated risk management and risk transfer services. Besides being the insurance broker, the Commercial Risk team provides clients with a claims service and advice on risk management across most industries, with specialisms in manufacturing, waste, construction, food and drink, retail and wholesale.
• The successful candidate will liaise with our client management team to fully understand the client’s business and insurance requirements, contributing to the formulation of their Service Plan. You will have the opportunity to attend internal client meetings and external client visits, including the client pre-renewal and renewal meetings, and supporting on insurer surveys.
• Identify potential improvements in client risk & insurance programme design and make recommendations to the Client Manager and implement recommended changes for clients if required.
• Day to day client contact, negotiate renewal terms, mid-term adjustments and cover extensions. Undertake negotiations with insurers as agreed, marketing & negotiating terms Aon Facilities as required – fully support the broking function to achieve optimum solution for the client.
• Preparation of comprehensive marketing presentations and renewal reports, working closely with the Broking Managers to prepare full cover comparisons as required.
• Establish and develop effective working relationships with Insurers and where appropriate, differentiating with the Client; the cover, service and industry knowledge that a specific Insurer could deliver to them.
• Provide on-going communication with the client following queries/alterations and ensure Client Manager is kept appraised of developments.
• Issuing documentation to clients, and communicating terms of settlement, ensuring that premiums are debited (and allocated appropriately where required) and assist with maintenance of credit control standards.
• Professionally represent Aon, demonstrating an understanding of Corporate objectives, be seen by colleagues as someone who is supportive and helpful, and continually improve personal knowledge through appropriate training and implement appropriately.
• Align with regulatory and other standards as advised by line management, and responsible for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company.

How This Opportunity Is Different

The Client Service Advisor role within Manchester is going through an evolution! Back-office support is provided by Aon colleagues offshore resulting in a reduced administrative burden and more time with clients and focusing on technical excellence in the role.

We’re proud to be a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and continuous improvement. Our recent investment in cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work—enhancing efficiency, improving decision-making, and empowering our teams to deliver even greater impact.

Skills And Experience That Will Lead To Success

• Demonstrated ability in the insurance industry, within the core lines of commercial risks, including Property/BI and Casualty classes, Motor Fleet, Management Liability and Cyber.
• Commercial understanding of business i.e. market forces, business drivers, market dynamics, competitors and risks, etc.
• Knowledge of Global Insurance placements – Global out or in basis.
• An effective communicator and presenter.
• Client focused with a consultative approach and commitment to excellence in the provision of client service.
• Knowledge of FCA Principle and Procedures.

How We Support Our Colleagues

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.

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, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.