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Jennyfer Coelho

Why did you join Aon

Aon is recognized worldwide for its excellent reputation as an employer, and I am not just referring to the areas in which the company is commercially relevant, but also the importance it places on developing, improving and retaining its human capital. What motivated me to join Aon, apart from the opportunity to develop technical skills, was the perception that working for the company I would be investing in my career and developing myself in several areas of life, such as the ability to deal with people from the broadest range of backgrounds. Also, I was attracted by the fact that at Aon we can have several jobs in one, i.e., we can explore and move between the many areas that the company explores, being able to "change jobs" without necessarily changing company, which gives our professional path countless possibilities.

What would a ‘normal’ day look like for someone in your role?

Working at Aon is guaranteed not to have a routine and boring job, as the days are dynamic and predictable only to a certain point. Working in Broking is not just about dealing with emails, we have meetings with the internal team and meetings with the business areas that we work directly with, but mainly we deal with our partners daily, be they the insurance market or even the client. The way we approach insurers and clients tends to require creativity and innovation on our part, as we need to equalize the equation to achieve the best solution for both sides. Using our analytical capacity to understand customer needs and knowing how to convey them to the market, making the successes and failures of our delivery understood, seeking to improve daily considering the volatility of the world in which we live.

How you would describe the culture at Aon?

The culture present at Aon is transmitted by its employees regardless of the sector they are in, as it is transversal to all sectors, and I can say that it is based on a friendly and cooperative environment, where we are encouraged to give our best to the customer, but even more so to our peers.

What’s next for you at Aon?

After finishing my master's degree, my plans are to dedicate myself 100% to my career at Aon, as I will have more time to decide to carry out my duties and get more responsibility and autonomy in my job. The year as a trainee is aligned with the knowledge acquired at Aon and the master’s degree contributed to decision-making in my professional career. Increasing my network is one of the main objectives for developing my role at Aon, as it will open doors for negotiations and for my team to achieve new levels of success.

Alexandre Lagnel

Why did you join Aon

I joined Aon because of its dynamic image and international dimension. I like the multicultural aspect of Aon and its presence in several countries. I also like the career prospects that the company offers its employees, as well as the recognition and importance given to each individual's work.

What would a ‘normal’ day look like for someone in your role?

Every morning, I check my emails to identify any emergencies and to prepare for my client meetings. Mid-morning, we have a coffee as a team to talk about each other's files and our lives.

We eat lunch as a team every day and like to invite colleagues from other departments over to socialise. After lunch, we usually go for a walk around the Eiffel Tower.

In the afternoon, we often have meetings with our clients and sometimes team meetings to discuss our work and the organisation of the department. At the end of the day, we check with the account managers what urgent matters need to be dealt with as a priority and prepare for upcoming customer meetings.

How you would describe the culture at Aon?

Aon is a multicultural company, with management and employees who are very open-minded and internationally minded. The atmosphere is friendly and stimulating, and everyone feels supported and encouraged by the teams.

What’s next for you at Aon?

I'd like to learn Italian with the courses offered by the Aon portal. I also plan to meet most of my clients to develop my knowledge of my new portfolio.

Iryna Antoniuk

Why did you join Aon

Aon is a leader not only on the insurance intermediation market but also is known as a company that provides social guarantees for its employees. It is a company that puts both its clients and employees at the top of the list. I always wanted to work in such a company. In addition, I have an opportunity to work and exchange experience with colleagues from all over the world, as it is represented in 120 countries.

What would a ‘normal’ day look like for someone in your role?

My work is project-oriented, so my day may not be the same as the previous one, as I am involved in projects from our various departments, including analytics, HR, and marketing. At my workplace, I cooperate with colleagues from different departments and offices of Aon Poland, as well as colleagues from offices in other countries, for example, in marketing or CRM projects.

How you would describe the culture at Aon?

Aon is a combination of professionalism and the best human qualities. I experienced this when I had to leave my homeland, Ukraine, moving to Poland due to russian aggression. I will always be grateful to all the people I met here for the support and understanding I received during this difficult time. This is how our principle “Aon United” works in reality.

What’s next for you at Aon?

As of now, I take part in the UK and EMEA Early Careers Program. I plan to use the knowledge and skills gained in this program for my further growth, primarily in marketing, as this is a priority area of development for me.