Director, Risk and Insurance Due Diligence – MandA and Transaction Solutions, London

Are you a seasoned Commercial Insurance professional with complementary expertise gained in large-scale, MandA due diligence? Are you keen to join and play a pivotal role within a prominent, specialist practice where you’ll take the lead on a variety of projects and advisory services in the pre-acquisition and post-deal MandA environments? If so, then we’d love to hear from you in connection with this fantastic new opportunity with Aon’s dynamic MandA Transactions Solutions (AMATS) practice situated at our flagship London office.

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.As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.Our global AMATS practice comprises Insurance, Human Capital, Cyber and Digital, Intellectual Property and ESG authorities with a dedicated focus on transactional activity. The RandI team you’d be joining provides insurance advisory services to private equity and infrastructure funds, as well as strategic (corporate) clients, on buy-side and sell-side MandA opportunities.

What your day will look like

Leading insurance due diligence advisory projects for private equity, infrastructure, and corporate clients in support of their MandA processes. The diligence process includes a review of a target’s exposure and insurance-related information provided in the data room, interviews with management, collection and tracking of requested information, gleaning and collation of technical insurance commentary and production of high-quality reports.Driving project management engagement.Collaborating closely with clients and other top tier advisers.Coordinating internal Aon expertise, resources and solutions across various practices and geographies and building an internal network.Determining opportunities for cross-selling other Aon products, services, and solutions.Facilitating post-close programme placements in our wider business.Building and encouraging client relationships.How this opportunity is different

We asked some leaders in AMATS, “How this opportunity is different?” and here are their responses!

AMATS colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, from lawyers, to big 4 advisors, to insurance experts. One of the things I am most proud of is how we empower our colleagues to succeed and to pursue projects and learn about services, sectors and clients that they are interested in – it is a great place to work alongside a whole host of industry experts to deliver a broad range of impactful services to our clients. David Cooper, UK Head of Risk and Insurance and Lender Insurance Advisory

“The role is an opportunity to join an established EMEA team, based out of our London office where you act in a core group of leaders. Furthermore it’s more than just Risk and Insurance, you will intersect with other colleagues in Digital, Climate, Human Capital, Transaction Liability and more. You will have an opportunity to develop your career and contribute to the development of more junior members of the team. You will also be regularly interfacing with high profile global investor clients, blue chip corporate clients, and their advisors.” Ian McCaw, Head of Transaction Advisory Services, EMEA

Skills and experience that will lead to success

MandA transaction, due diligence and/or project management experience is essentialProven general insurance experience, such as property and casualty insurance experience (broking or underwriting) across core or specialty insurance sectors is crucial, including relevant qualifications (e.g. ACII full or part qualified)Experience in providing risk and insurance advice in the context of an MandA scenario is also desirable.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.Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.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, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email

ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com#LI-AB2 #LI-HYBRID 2560230

Director, Risk and Insurance Due Diligence – MandA and Transaction Solutions, London

Are you a seasoned Commercial Insurance professional with complementary expertise gained in large-scale, MandA due diligence? Are you keen to join and play a pivotal role within a prominent, specialist practice where you’ll take the lead on a variety of projects and advisory services in the pre-acquisition and post-deal MandA environments? If so, then we’d love to hear from you in connection with this fantastic new opportunity with Aon’s dynamic MandA Transactions Solutions (AMATS) practice situated at our flagship London office.

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.As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.Our global AMATS practice comprises Insurance, Human Capital, Cyber and Digital, Intellectual Property and ESG authorities with a dedicated focus on transactional activity. The RandI team you’d be joining provides insurance advisory services to private equity and infrastructure funds, as well as strategic (corporate) clients, on buy-side and sell-side MandA opportunities.

What your day will look like

Leading insurance due diligence advisory projects for private equity, infrastructure, and corporate clients in support of their MandA processes. The diligence process includes a review of a target’s exposure and insurance-related information provided in the data room, interviews with management, collection and tracking of requested information, gleaning and collation of technical insurance commentary and production of high-quality reports.Driving project management engagement.Collaborating closely with clients and other top tier advisers.Coordinating internal Aon expertise, resources and solutions across various practices and geographies and building an internal network.Determining opportunities for cross-selling other Aon products, services, and solutions.Facilitating post-close programme placements in our wider business.Building and encouraging client relationships.How this opportunity is different

We asked some leaders in AMATS, “How this opportunity is different?” and here are their responses!

AMATS colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, from lawyers, to big 4 advisors, to insurance experts. One of the things I am most proud of is how we empower our colleagues to succeed and to pursue projects and learn about services, sectors and clients that they are interested in – it is a great place to work alongside a whole host of industry experts to deliver a broad range of impactful services to our clients. David Cooper, UK Head of Risk and Insurance and Lender Insurance Advisory

“The role is an opportunity to join an established EMEA team, based out of our London office where you act in a core group of leaders. Furthermore it’s more than just Risk and Insurance, you will intersect with other colleagues in Digital, Climate, Human Capital, Transaction Liability and more. You will have an opportunity to develop your career and contribute to the development of more junior members of the team. You will also be regularly interfacing with high profile global investor clients, blue chip corporate clients, and their advisors.” Ian McCaw, Head of Transaction Advisory Services, EMEA

Skills and experience that will lead to success

MandA transaction, due diligence and/or project management experience is essentialProven general insurance experience, such as property and casualty insurance experience (broking or underwriting) across core or specialty insurance sectors is crucial, including relevant qualifications (e.g. ACII full or part qualified)Experience in providing risk and insurance advice in the context of an MandA scenario is also desirable.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.Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.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, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email

ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com#LI-AB2 #LI-HYBRID#J-18808-Ljbffr