Aon is looking for an Underwriting Assistant (Underwriting Specialist l)

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 U.S. and Canada choose K&K for our unique insurance products and expert claims resolution. As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our K&K Insurance Recreation business group within Aon Affinity.

As an Underwriting Specialist, you will report directly to the Underwriting Manager of Recreation working in the challenging and rewarding segment of insurance. 

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 team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work within a team environment supporting Underwriters on specialized insurance programs.
• Process new and renewal information on accounts assigned to your Underwriters.
• Communicate with Insured’s during customer service duties and activities.
• Process binders, certificates, invoices and endorsement changes.
• File Setup and preparation of policy issuance instructions.
• Learn the team program(s) so that new business submissions can be qualified for acceptance or declination.

You Bring Knowledge and Expertise

Required Experience: 

• Prior experience working in a commercial underwriting Property and Casualty insurance operation desired.
• Active Property and Casualty Indiana Insurance license; OR will be required to take the licensing test and obtain the license within the first 6 months of employment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills and time management capabilities.
• Work cohesively in a team environment and follow direction well.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook and other company proprietary computer programs.

Education: 

• High School Diploma required.

How we support our colleagues  

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive 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 and inclusive 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.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position is $35,800 to $42,000 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.

We Offer You

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.