Associate Underwriting Professional I - Fort Wayne, United States - Aon

Description

Associate Underwriting Professional I

K&K Insurance is a leading provider of specialty coverage in the exciting areas of sports, leisure, recreation, motorsports and events. With a 70-year history of excellence, clients across the US and Canada choose K&K for our unique insurance products and expert claims resolution.

We currently have an exciting Hybrid career opportunity for an Underwriting Professional I in our Ft. Wayne, IN office. This position will support one of six specialized underwriting units within K&K Insurance Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aon.

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

This associate underwriting position is accountable for reviewing and evaluating applications for insurance coverages to confirm acceptability withing established program guidelines and determine appropriate premium amounts. This is a position responsible for handling submissions involving participant accident coverages, as well as property and casualty coverages.

• Review and evaluate new insurance applications and related documents
• Review and evaluate renewal business and recommend appropriate actions to attain premium rate and loss ratio objectives.
• Handle incoming and outgoing phone calls and emails from prospective and existing clients.
• Identify and obtain additional relevant information not included with the initial submission to ensure a thorough evaluation of the risk.
• Prepare own or review other quotations/proposals for presentation to potential clients.
• Approve the coverages requested within specified underwriting authority, either as submitted or on a modified basis, or decline the risk in its entirety; refer with recommended action if risk exceeds underwriting authority.
• Develop and maintain positive and constructive working relationships with underwriting coworkers and managers, direct insureds and insurance broker clients, and carrier partners to efficiently execute assigned responsibilities.
• Review and understand policy forms used in specific programs to ensure consistency and keep producers informed regarding coverage issues;
• Complete a variety of underwriting assignments at the direction of the underwriting unit management staff.

How this opportunity is different

From helping clients gain access to capital after natural disasters, to creating access to health care and retirement for millions, Aon colleagues empower results for our clients, communities, and each other every day. They make a difference, work with the best, own their potential, and value one another. This is the Aon Colleague Experience, defining what it means to work at Aon and realizing our vision of empowering human and economic possibility.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 5+ years of insurance experience and/or 3+ years of proven insurance underwriting expertise
• L&H and P&C insurance license preferred (must be obtained within 90 days of hire)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary to communicate in a professional manner with clients and the marketplace
• Direct client sales skill
• Analytical skills - problem solving
• Ability to learn and retain information quickly while working in a fast paced, highly transactional environment

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of industry experience.

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $50,000 to $55,000 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.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

How we support our colleagues

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.

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.

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

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

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