Join us this October as we partner with global financial services firm, Aon, for their exclusive event series: Diverse Future Leaders.
This series is designed to support 40 of our brightest members from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background in pursuing a career in insurance, reinsurance and assurance management.
You'll be able to explore the Insurance and Financial Services industry, gain the most sought-after skills by employers and receive tailored advice from working professionals through mentorship with one of the Aon team. Plus, attendees of the whole series will get fast-tracked to the assessment centre for one of Aon's insurance, reinsurance and assurance management internships or graduate programmes.
About Aon
Aon exists to shape decisions for the better - to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. We provide our clients with advice and solutions that give them the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business. Aon is in the business of better decisions.
Our values are the foundation of what we do. They are:
• Committed as one firm to our purpose
• United through trust as one inclusive, diverse team
• Passionate about making our colleagues and clients successful
We’re a leading global professional services firm, providing a range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our international network of clients count on us to create empowering results for their businesses, using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.
If you're a great communicator who likes statistics, research, analysis, problem-solving and fresh challenges, there's a role at Aon to suit you.
Why attend?
Get a head-start in the application process by gaining valuable industry insights and be fast-tracked to Aon's assessment centre for their Commercial Risk and Reinsurance internship or graduate programmes after the event
Be paired with a mentor at Aon who you can have 1:1 sessions with, ask questions and get tailored advice for your career
Gain hands-on experience through interactive workshops and skills sessions
Schedule
Friday 14th October, 10am - 3:00pm Welcome event at Aon’s London headquarters
Friday 21st October, 10am - 11:30am Virtual session 1
Thursday 27th October, 11:30am - 1pm Virtual session 2
Tuesday 1st November, 2pm - 3:30pm Virtual session 3
Wednesday 9th November, 3pm - 4:30pm Virtual session 4
Plus, separate 1:1 sessions with your mentor to be organised at times to suit.
All of Aon's insight sessions will be approximately 1.25 hours, with a different topic being covered each week.
Please note: by attending the event, you are committing to attending and participating in all of the sessions. You will need to attend and engage in all of the sessions to be eligible for the fast-tracked application process.
Who can attend?
Undergraduate Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students studying at a UK university
2023 and 2024 graduates looking for a graduate scheme at Aon, or 2024 graduates looking for an internship at Aon
On track for a 2.1 or above and have demonstrated academic excellence throughout their education
Who hasn't already been unsuccessful in any application to Aon within the past year
We welcome applications from members from a broad range of academic backgrounds with a passion for and interest in insurance, reinsurance and assurance management.
Fun facts about Aon:
- They employ 50,000 people across 120+ countries
- They're listed as a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, a Rate My Placement Top 100 Undergraduate Employer and were awarded by targetjobs as having the best diversity and inclusion strategy 2022
- They have 16 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that are voluntarily organised by colleagues around shared interests and experiences. Their BRGs have a significant impact on improving the firm's culture and environment, ability to hire, ability to develop and retain diverse colleagues, and capacity to connect to the diverse communities in which our colleagues live and work. Examples of their BRGs include: Multicultural Diversity Group, Aon Pride Alliance, Mental Health Network and Women’s International Network
Travel details:
The launch event on 14th October will take place at Aon's offices (The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall St, London EC3V 4AN). The subsequent insight sessions will take place virtually.
For travel to the launch event on 14th October, Aon will support with expenses up to a maximum amount. More details will be shared if you are successful in gaining a place on the programme.
How to apply and ace your application:
To secure your spot at the event, click the Apply Now button at the top of the page and complete the application form.
To make your application the best it can be, we recommend:
- Doing some research into Aon (e.g. what they do, what sets them apart in the market) by looking at their profile here
- Focus on your answer to the question 'Why are you interested in the insurance, reinsurance & risk management sector?' as the Aon team are looking for attendees who are passionate about exploring a career in this sector - take a look at this academy module to help
- Applying early as spaces are very limited