Head of Wholesale MGA, Aon Underwriting Managers (AUM)
We are looking for an expert business leader for an established MGA with significant growth potential.
The Wholesale MGA business remit is to design and complete a strategy to provide product and distribution solutions for Aon’s clients using Aon’s wholesale distribution channels, principally through London’s Global Broking Centre. The successful candidate will be someone with a growth mindset, experience in crafting and delivering sustainably profitable portfolios to carrier and capital partners, and has a strong digital ambition for the marketplace. As a member of the AUM Exec team, the role includes responsibilities in support of the wider AUM business in delivering market-winning client value and a great colleague experience.
Aon Client Leadership
- Helps set the growth strategy
- Manage the business and monitor existing portfolio performance, identify emerging risks, and recommend necessary adjustments.
- Collaborates with Global Broking Centre and Global Commercial Risk leaders to develop existing delegated facilities and new facilities.
- A key partner in driving through our digital and algorithmic underwriting ambition.
- Collaborates with internal teams and third-party partners (e.g., carriers) to ensure the best product solutions.
People Leadership
- Role model’s teamwork, collaboration, integrity, and respect to deliver the best of our firm to our clients.
- An inclusive and experienced commercial leader with an emphasis on providing an outstanding colleague experience.
- Retain, develop, and attract versatile individuals in line with business plans.
- Develops and supports team members in the achievement of their objectives through coaching and mentoring.
- Fosters an environment in which all employees are valued and heard.
Governance and Compliance
- Leads by example by ensuring own activity aligns with regulatory requirements and business procedures.
- Be responsible for the underwriting process for the business and that they are effectively conducted in line with carrier partner expectations, relevant legal and regulatory requirements, and Aon policies, values, and behaviours.
- Encourages colleagues to be actively involved in addressing governance and compliance development areas.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
- Market experience, in short or long tail business, with underwriting experience preferred.
- Multi-line portfolio management experience.
- In-depth knowledge of Lloyd's market dynamics, regulatory environment, and industry trends.
- Experience in exposure management and aggregate controls.
- Experience in the operation of delegated authorities.
- A change agent with a desire to modernise.
- Strong social and communications skills to lead a complex stakeholder network.
- Builds and leads inclusive and diverse teams.
- Motivates and inspires others, creating an environment for continuous learning and connection.
- Strong governance and regulatory skill.
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