Senior Claims Advocate - Financial Lines

Senior Claims Advocate, D&O/Financial Lines

Can you bring proven expertise in handling a sophisticated portfolio of Financial Lines/D&O claims from within private practice, an insurer or broking environment? Can you bring Team Leading, Management and Leadership skills too? If so, then we'd love to hear from you in connection with this exciting hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our London office when business dictates.

Aon is in the business of better decisions.

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. We are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

In this brand-new Senior Claims Advocate role, you will be primarily responsible for management of the strategy, process and successful outcome across a portfolio of global D&O and associated Financial Lines claims. Daily responsibilities will include:

• Provision of advice and guidance on coverage and perform analysis of coverage-related issues for clients and network to facilitate the settlement and conclusion of claims.
• Carefully handle the claims negotiation process with clients, underwriters and/or their appointed legal representatives.
• Facilitate the resolution of any outstanding coverage issues.
• Be able to proactively anticipate and present to clients the best strategy to resolve the claim.
• Coordinate discussions and, where appropriate, meetings to ensure outstanding levels of communication between the client, underwriter and their representatives concerning the proposed settlement.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 7+ years experience in managing Directors & Officers claims (either in private practice or for an insurer or broker).
• Knowledge of professional and financial lines claims e.g. professional indemnity or crime insurance.
• Experience of dealing direct with clients and/or insurers.
• Team leading/Management skills.
• Solid understanding of claims coverage issues, wordings and dispute resolution.
• Demonstrable negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

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.
• We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work.
• 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.
• Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves.