Underwriting Specialist I (Underwriting Assistant)

Underwriting Specialist I / Underwriting Assistant

K&K Insurance Group, a subsidiary of Aon, has been recognized as the leading provider of sports, leisure, and entertainment insurance products. We have an exciting opportunity for an Underwriting Assistant to join our K&K Sports Division.

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and two to three days per week in our Fort Wayne, Indiana office.

The Underwriting Assistant is accountable for preparing underwriting submission files for assigned programs, including fully completed applications for insurance coverages and all related documents and information needed to enable Underwriters to fully evaluate the risk and render appropriate underwriting decisions. This is a primary level underwriting support position responsible for administering basic to moderately complex account files.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Obtain documents and information needed to prepare an underwriting submission file, including a fully completed application and related documents, such as inspection reports, financial statements, loss data, Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR’s), and other information needed to properly evaluate and classify the degree of risk in relation to proposed coverage limits.
• Prepare renewal account files by obtaining information needed for underwriters to review.
• Compile and summarize pertinent data to assist underwriters in their review and evaluation of submissions.
• Complete a variety of day-to-day client service transactions, including policy endorsements, certificates, binders, cancellations, or other necessary tasks as needed.
• Assist underwriters in carrying out their essential duties and responsibilities to enhance the overall performance of the team through utilization of the systems and guidelines as provided.
• Develop and maintain positive and constructive working relationships with underwriters, marketing professionals, brokers, and policy operations processing associates to provide high quality service to clients.
• Complete a variety of underwriting projects at the direction of the Underwriting Manager or Underwriting Director and SVP.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Property & Casualty license preferred, required to obtain within three months of hire date
• 1-3 years commercial insurance industry experience
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite products (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Education: Associates degree or equivalent years of industry experience

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, 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 to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $45,000 to $50,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

A summary of all the benefits offered for that position:

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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Salary : $45,000 - $50,000