Christopher Noah

Working collaboratively with key partners (Global Industry Specialty leadership, Country distribution network, Enterprise Client Group and Commercial Risk leadership) to develop and implement a shared and distinctive value proposition, client service model, innovative solutions and new business development strategy specifically for Power & Renewable Energy.
The role is responsible for regional revenue growth for clients in this industry segment involving management of strategic client relationships (retention), new to existing and new/new business development within Power & Renewable Energy specialty.
Taking Aon United approach to effectively bring the best of Aon to Natural Resources clients and prospects.
The role will be report into EMEA leader for Natural Resources, contributing to strategy and success of Industry Specialty and broader Aon.

• Lead the renewable energy retail specialism across UK, Ireland, and Europe.
• Assist developers and operators in managing risks and securing specialist insurance over project lifecycles.
• Offer consultative guidance on design planning, contract negotiation, and risk mitigation.
• Develop frameworks for clients and arrange insurance facilities.
• Identified market trends, leading to business expansion opportunities.
• Directed complex projects to successful completion.
• Established performance metrics, resulting in increased team efficiency.
• Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
• Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
• Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance and availability.
• Contribute to growth with double-digit increases annually, maintaining margins over 36%.

• As MD of Leicester office increased growth from single digit growth to double digit growth in second year.
• Created new specialisms in office in Construction, Energy and Renewable Energy.
• Developed existing colleague's and hired in new talent to grow these specialisms
• Worked with regional management team to deliver group initiatives and goals.
• Developed business strategies for growth.
• Provided high-quality service by maintaining customer focus.
• Supported innovation for enhanced product offerings.
• Aided in securing new clients through marketing campaigns.
• Contributed to improving company performance by streamlining processes.
• Encouraged a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Facilitated staff morale through effective communication strategies.

• East Midlands Branch Director.
• Manage, develop and retain commercial and corporate business in East Midlands. Responsible for running Derby East Midlands office. Producing double digit organic growth throughout region by securing new business and new clients, whilst producing profitable retention from current book of business. Looking at, planning and developing all new streams of income into region and branch from schemes to specialism’s (Property, Block Insure, being just one of them)
• Managing, mentoring, coaching and training all handlers, brokers and exec’s to make sure they are providing outstanding, excellent and professional service to all clients at all times. Helping them achieve their service levels, retention and growth for the good of the branch region and group.

• New start up that I developed a commercial team and product line and built this out over a 5 year period until the business was sold.
• Built £3 million revenue business.
• Oversaw comprehensive management of commercial department operations.
• Directed a profitable book of commercial business, enhancing sales and renewals.
• Supervised 14 sales executives and account handlers, driving productivity and profitability.

• Commercial Director (Managing, Sales, Underwriting, Administration, Accounting, Training, Insurer Relationships, Marketing, Servicing) Aug 2006 to Present
• The sole running of the commercial department.
• Managing a large profitable book of commercial business through sales and renewals. Managing 14 sales executives and account handlers to make sure they are also profitable, productive and viable. Responsible for training, accounts, software, insurers and various binding authorities in house. Also service and retain a personal book of business within the department.

• Worked as Sales Executive and promoted to Area Manager, through acquisitions, of companies Bayley Bruce and Burnham and Anchor Insurance
• East Midlands Commercial Manager (Managing, Sales, Accounting, Underwriting, Schemes) Aug 2004 to Aug 2006
• Generate commercial sales and build and retain a profitable book of business, whilst servicing and administering the book.
• Managing sales executive and Handlers and setting up and running various schemes and binding authorities.

• Oversaw development of commercial department and management of book of business.
• Cultivated client relationships and drove sales through superior customer service initiatives.
• Mentored sales executives to meet performance objectives and ensure operational viability.

• Supervised team of 22 sales executives.
• Assisted in managing profitability and productivity of department.
• Provided sales and technical training to staff members.

• Oversaw branch operations, ensuring efficient management of staff and maximising profitability.