Insurance Consultant

  • Aon
  • Leeds, Yorkshire
  • Feb 01, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Insurance Consultant

Are you experienced in SME insurance and passionate about helping clients protect and grow their businesses?

Do you thrive on building strong, lasting relationships and turning opportunities into long-term clients?

If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're hiring an Insurance Consultant to join our SME Insurance team, where you'll play a key role in driving growth, shaping client solutions, and securing new business.

This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility to work remotely and from our vibrant Leeds Embankment/Sheffield offices.

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.

What the day will look like

As an Insurance Consultant, you'll focus on converting quality, verified leads into valued long-term clients. These leads come from our digital marketing investment, external broker and partner networks, and internal referrals across Aon's wider business.

In this role, you will:

  • Review client's Insurance portfolios to evaluate their level of risk
  • Provide tailored insurance advice and recommendations to clients
  • Work with insurers to secure competitive premiums on behalf of clients
  • Structure and arranging insurance policies that align with client's specifics needs and preferences.
  • Explain a range of insurance products and policy options to prospective and existing clients, helping them choose the most suitable cover
  • Prepare quotes, maintain accurate client records, compile reports, and respond to client enquiries about insurance plans and policies
  • Recommend changes and enhancements to clients' current insurance policies where appropriate
  • Design tailored insurance policies and packages to meet individual client needs
  • Identify and approach prospective clients through networking, outbound calls, and referrals
  • Provide advice on the potential risks, coverage gaps, and benefits associated with each policy
  • Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise workload

How this opportunity is different

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Aon and take advantage of our comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing initiatives, designed to support every colleague.

  • You'll join a business that is investing in SME growth, giving you warm, qualified opportunities rather than relying purely on cold prospecting.
  • You'll be part of an organisation that shapes its own future and fosters a culture where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work.
  • With a strong focus on learning and development, you'll have clear pathways to progress your career, whether that's into senior consulting, leadership, or broader roles across Aon.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Confident engaging with clients both over the phone and face to face
  • Determined, resilient, and able to persevere through challenges
  • Strong analytical thinker with a clear, goal driven approach
  • Proven ability to network effectively and develop long term client relationships
  • Capable of identifying, approaching, and developing relationships with prospective clients
  • Proven ability to design tailored insurance policies and packages that align with client needs
  • Solid understanding of a range of insurance products, including home, business, and motor insurance
  • Acturis experience would be desirable, but not essential
  • Basic insurance knowledge require

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we foster an inclusive and supportive working environment. Our agile ways of working help you manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon.

All colleagues enjoy two Global Wellbeing Days each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.We offer a variety of flexible working style solutions.

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.

Our commitment to inclusion and equality

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 employer.

We provide 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 or domestic partner status, or any other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all, and we provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and interview process, and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide.