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Abigail Odubanjo

Essex

Summary

Cyber insurance broker with hands-on experience building bespoke risk transfer programmes for commercial clients across the London market. I secure competitive solutions through close collaboration, strong underwriter relationships, and a sound working knowledge of available products and facilities. Determined and conscientious, I have a strong focus on client needs and delivering work to a high standard.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Broker - Cyber

Aon UK
London
01.2021 - Current
  • Part of Aon's Cyber Retail team, focusing on large corporate clients with revenues exceeding USD 2 billion, across sectors including manufacturing, retail, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications.
  • Working closely with colleagues across our global network and drawing on the expertise of our cyber consulting team to help clients navigate their cyber risk — from identifying exposures, to recommending the most suitable coverage.
  • Placing new and renewal business into the London market, negotiating terms with (re)insurers to achieve tailored programmes for clients, while cultivating lasting market relationships.
  • Coordinating market presentations, keeping placement trackers up to date, and managing NDA arrangements with (re)insurers.
  • Contributing to pre-renewal strategy meetings and helping to shape renewal approaches for clients.
  • Managing network engagement and keeping clients informed on current market conditions, new entrants, and product developments so they can make better decisions.
  • Ensuring all post-placement documentation – MRC, endorsements, invoices, and certificate of insurance – are issued accurately and on time.
  • Continuously developing cyber and insurance knowledge through industry conferences, training, and networking events.

Client Service Delivery - Cyber

Aon UK
London
01.2020 - 10.2021

In this role, I supported brokers across all post-placement activities, ensuring contract certainty was achieved.

  • Issuing key market documentation, including quote slips, binding contracts, and endorsements.
  • Initiating and monitoring processing activities — raising invoices, handling queries from Xchanging and underwriters, and onboarding new clients into the systems.
  • Managing workflow across the placement lifecycle, ensuring all stakeholders meet their responsibilities within agreed timelines.
  • Working closely with network colleagues globally, brokers, and the tax and fiduciary teams to ensure smooth and timely delivery for clients.

Assistant Account Handler

Howden (Formerly, Aston Lark)
London
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Providing quotations to prospective clients, live loading information over the phone, and producing policies, ensuring all necessary new business and renewal documents are issued to clients promptly.
  • Following up with prospective clients on outstanding items, confirming satisfaction with premium indications, and managing debt chasing to ensure all MTAs and TMTAs were settled.

Education

GCSEs -

The Hathaway Academy
Essex
01-2012

A-Levels -

USP College
06.2018

GCSEs -

The Gateway Academy
Essex
06.2016

Skills

  • Client Relationship Management
  • Communication and presentation
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Negotiation
  • Market knowledge

Qualification

  • Cert CII Qualified
  • Working towards CISMP Qualification (Self Study)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Equity City (Formerly known as Afro-Caribbean Insurance Network), participating in events that promote cultural competence in the London market and attract new talent to the industry.
  • Ladies That Lunch (LTL), a collective of ethnically diverse women who meet regularly to share ideas and support each other's professional development.

Timeline

Broker - Cyber

Aon UK
01.2021 - Current

Client Service Delivery - Cyber

Aon UK
01.2020 - 10.2021

Assistant Account Handler

Howden (Formerly, Aston Lark)
10.2019 - 01.2020

GCSEs -

The Hathaway Academy

A-Levels -

USP College

GCSEs -

The Gateway Academy
Abigail Odubanjo