Aon Apprenticeship Programme - Client Management - Commercial Risk 2025

Client Management - Commercial Risk Apprenticeship

Start date: October 2025

Applications close date: 5th May 2025

Better Decisions Begin with You

Aon shapes decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. When you join us, you’ll become empowered to make the same impact, as you explore ways of becoming a more relevant, connected and valued professional.

Commercial Risk

Commercial Risk Solutions offers risk advisory, risk transfer and structured solutions that help organisations and individuals better identify, quantify and manage their risk exposure.

Our Commercial Risk teams are responsible for helping clients protect their business in a world increasingly exposed to new risks, whether that’s extreme weather events or the emergence of AI. Aon aims to provide a tailored approach to risk transfer as well as extensive support with risk management advice and services.

Join our Client Management - Commercial Risk Apprenticeship programme as a valued and permanent employee from day one. Working alongside your colleagues, you will support clients in managing their insurance programmes, including both placement and risk identification. You will have the unique responsibility of supporting well-known brand names, ensuring they have the insurance cover they need, which could include a wide range of insurance from property to cyber.

Your role as a Client Management – Commercial Risk Apprentice

As an apprentice, you will work as a Business Support Specialist, playing a key part in supporting clients and helping the team manage expectations and deliver on time.

You will be supported by colleagues, some of whom have experience with the Aon apprenticeship programme, providing coaching from their experience in the insurance market.

Prepare to make an immediate impact, as our structured training programme will build your knowledge of Aon and commercial insurance, as well as help you achieve industry-recognized professional qualifications.

What the day will look like

• You will be part of a team from day one, supporting the delivery of client-facing activities
• Assisting in the day-to-day running of client risk and insurance programmes
• Carrying out administrative tasks contributing to the broking process
• Building strong working relationships with Insurers
• Opportunities to support our attendance at Industry Networking Events

Your Development

As an Aon Apprentice, you will be enrolled in our development programme, which includes:

• Business learning – on-the-job learning and experiences to develop your knowledge and understanding of the team and solution line you have joined
• Centralised learning - UK apprentices complete an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training, and workshops to help you develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence, and your network across our business
• Professional Qualifications – we’ll fully support your study towards your level 4 Insurance Apprenticeship and Certificate in Insurance (Chartered Insurance Institute) professional qualification. You’ll receive paid study leave and a range of study and tuition materials.

Building Relationships

With Aon business leaders playing an active role in your development, you're encouraged to make the most of every networking opportunity. The early relationships you build will include:

• Your Apprentice network – meet Apprentices from all areas of Aon in the UK, helping you navigate our business and grow a support network from day one.
• Your mentor – an experienced colleague who can help with career guidance and any general queries.
• Business seniors – experienced colleagues interested in your development.
• The Early Careers Team – here to help smooth the way, open doors, and advise you on developing your knowledge, skills, and prospects.

Your career beyond your Apprenticeship

Once you’ve completed the formal apprenticeship programme, you’ll continue to receive support at Aon. We expect you to be promotion-ready within 18 to 24 months, continuing to grow your career in the insurance industry. You will also be able to continue your studies for the CII qualifications through to Chartered status.

Next Steps

If you are interested in this apprenticeship programme and would like to apply, here are some things to help you:

Entry Requirements:

• 112 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels (or equivalent) or 280 UCAS points for exams sat prior to 2017 (excluding General Studies) i.e. BBC
• Five grade 9 – 4 GCSEs including Maths and English (A*- C GCSEs for exams studied prior to 2020)

What are we looking for?

• Motivation – ability to demonstrate why you are suited to this opportunity and why you want to be part of the insurance industry
• Proactiveness – eagerness to learn is essential
• Passion for delivering exceptional client service
• Ability to build relationships, communicate, and work collaboratively with clients and colleagues
• Confidence with Microsoft Products - Word, PowerPoint, Excel (training support will be provided)

Locations: London, Redhill, Manchester

We recognize the value of being in the office environment from the beginning of your programme. As a new apprentice, you will spend the first 6 months in the office to support your learning, development, and progression. After this training period, you will have the opportunity to work more flexibly, spending at least 4 days face-to-face in the Aon office or with clients.

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. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time for yourself.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

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. If you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments, please contact apprentices@aon.co.uk and a member of the UK Early Careers team will contact you.

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