Job description

Sr Underwriting Assistant

Are you looking for an exciting, new Underwriting role? Are you in search for an industry to challenge and grow yourself professionally?

K&K Insurance, is looking for a Sr Underwriting Assistant to join our team in Fort Wayne, IN for this hybrid opportunity! 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.

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
Qualify and obtain new business submission documents necessary to prepare an underwriting submission file for the Underwriter so the account can be properly evaluated and classified for the degree of risk in relation to the proposed coverage limits. i.e. apps, loss history, ISOTEL, RiskMeter, website, and any other applicable data noted by program guidelines and required initially to start the underwriting process.
Organize and prepare renewal files within the specified guidelines. Advance preparation of loss ratio identification, underwriting document updates, preliminary renewal rating and general organization of the files for your communication with the applicable Underwriter for renewal actions and quote preparation.
Compile, prioritize, and process agent/insured service requests in a timely and accurate manner to assure business practices are met, and you are meeting the servicing needs of our clients.
Adherence, accountability and ownership to your designated accounts and the accounts applicable to your team/program(s)
Works closely with underwriter(s) to assure cohesiveness within the Underwriting group/team/Unit. Implement efficiencies.
Support the K&K carrier transition; support K&K/Affinity Diversity & Inclusion.
Coordinate training of the Business Unit Underwriting Assistant personnel.
Oversee Assistant training materials in current and updated format and deliver these materials to new hires.
Communicate all pertinent changes/updates that affect the servicing of accounts to the underwriters and management.
Assist in projects directed by the Unit VP or Unit Mgr/Dir when requested.
Maintain overall file storage/cabinet transitions, overseeing file transition to offsite status when required annually and maintenance of prospect files/retention.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
P&C license required or must be able to secure within six months of hire.
Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary to communicate in a professional manner with clients and the marketplace
Analytical skills – problem solving
Ability to work in fast pace environment
Education : High School Diploma or equivalent.

The salary range for this position is $40,000-$48,000 annually. This salary range is an estimate and 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.

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 p rogram 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 (EEO) 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. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com

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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