Client Service Advisor – Leeds, UK
We’re Hiring!
Are you an experienced Client Service Advisor looking for a challenging and exciting role? Aon’s new South Central Advisory team may have the opportunity you are looking for!
This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually from home and from our brand new South Central Leeds office. We can also provide the option of attending our Harrogate office if this location is preferred.
Aon is currently recruiting for a Client Service Advisor to join our team in Leeds South Central. This role is a hybrid role – office and home-based working. The Client Service Advisor is responsible for coordinating and managing the provision of service to their clients, drawing upon designated service teams and specialist resources.
What the day will look like
Aon Advisory provides risk solutions to businesses across a large number of sectors within the UK. Typically, clients will either be an SME or corporate company with a premium spend of between £10,000 and £250,000. The CEO and CFOs will be looking for a local relationship with their broker, who can provide a tailored approach.
Advisory clients typically require bespoke insurance programmes and associated risk management and risk transfer services. Besides being the insurance broker, the team provides clients with a claims service and advice on risk management across most industries, with specialisms in real estate, food and drink, fuel distribution, retail and manufacturing.
The successful candidate will work alongside the Client Managers to ensure the highest level of service to each assigned Client. This includes:
* Liaising with Client Managers to fully understand the Client’s business and insurance requirements, contributing to the formulation of the Service Plan, Reports, Presentations and any other client documents as required, including visits to Clients, and communicating terms of settlement to Client.
* Identifying potential improvements in Client risk & insurance programme design and making recommendations to the Client Manager.
* Negotiating new business terms, renewal terms, Mid Term adjustments and cover extensions.
* Preparation of comprehensive marketing presentations and the renewal report, working with the Broking Managers to prepare full cover comparisons as required.
* Establishing and developing effective working relationships with Insurers.
* Providing ongoing communication with the client following queries/alterations.
* Identifying revenue development opportunities on allocated Client accounts.
* Ensuring contract certainty is delivered and acting as an escalation point for colleagues in relation to contract certainty queries.
* Professionally representing Aon and continually improving personal knowledge through appropriate training.
* Taking ownership of problems and their resolution, seeking assistance where necessary.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
* ACII or equivalent is preferred but not essential.
* Proven experience in the insurance industry, with experience in client relationship management and the core lines of commercial risks is essential.
* Strong Insurer Relationships.
* Commercial understanding of business i.e. market forces, business drivers, market dynamics, competitors and risks.
* High level of FCA Principle and Procedures.
* Good level of technical knowledge, especially in the major and pecuniary classes, Property / Casualty and Combined.
* Organised, with the ability to prioritise work, delivering accurately and on time.
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.
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. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com.
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.
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