Aon Corporation
Head of Digital Underwriting, AUM
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Head of Digital Underwriting
Are you ready to redefine how underwriting is delivered through data, AI, and digital innovation? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping Aon’s future underwriting model within a major global transformation programme?
Join us as Head of Digital Underwriting and help transform how we deliver and scale underwriting at Aon! This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our London office.
About Aon
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver the digital underwriting strategy for Aon Underwriting Managers (AUM), aligning technology, data, and AI with business growth objectives
- Represent AUM in the development and roll-out of Aon’s Digital Placement Exchange (DPX) and wider placement platforms
- Transform underwriting processes through digital solutions, data-driven decision-making, and algorithmic underwriting capabilities
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement, identifying emerging technologies that enhance performance, efficiency, and partner experience
- Act as a visible change leader, embedding digital thinking and fostering adoption across underwriting teams
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders across Aon and carrier partners, aligning digital initiatives with commercial objectives and delivering measurable business value
- Serve on the AUM Executive Committee, helping shape the future operating model and digital agenda of the business
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Why This Opportunity is Different
This is a rare opportunity to join AUM at a defining point in its digital journey and to play a leading role in shaping capabilities that will, in turn, change the market for the benefit of Aon’s clients. You’ll be part of a high-performing team that operates in an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environment. This role offers:
- Significant visibility
- Meaningful influence
- Access to continuous learning
- Career growth opportunities
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Essential Requirements
Proven underwriting or delegated authority leader with:
- Strong experience of digital transformation and technology-enabled change
- Knowledge of London Market dynamics, underwriting operations, and delegated authority frameworks
- Strategic problem-solving ability with a track record of:
- Delivering business change through collaboration and stakeholder engagement
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Ability to build credibility across underwriting, technology, and commercial teams
- Comfortability translating complex technical concepts into practical business opportunities
- Passion for innovation, with the ability to:
- Inspire others
- Champion new ways of working
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