Underwriting Professional I

Aon plc; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

12 paid holidays per year

15 days paid vacation per year

Job summary

Aon plc in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an Underwriting Professional I to support the K&K Insurance Leisure group. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote work for a balanced schedule.

The role focuses on underwriting, rating, and client service for multi-line accounts, with opportunities to grow premium and expand coverage within state guidelines. Bachelor’s degree and P&C license are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working and underwriting P&C Commercial package insurance.
• P&C license required.
• Multi-line commercial lines product knowledge.
• Experience in the E&S markets, understanding state regulations.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Underwrites Multi-line accounts accordance with agreed upon underwriting guidelines, regulatory compliance and carrier administration standards requirements (standard / non-standard market)
• Deliver high quality /accuracy of the product for client’s new and or existing accounts
• Use sound judgment and independent thinking to achieve the maximum result within authority and state guidelines
• Identify premium growth opportunities with current book by cross sell offering other coverage
• Collect/monitor competitive intelligence on all key competitors within assigned areas; anticipate client’s needs by contributing to research and development of products /endorsements
• Works with Underwriting Staff to coordinate and prepare rating information in carrier system(s) and provide advice on best practices for selling the products to clients
• Work within the E&S market
• Works independently with moderate guidance and supervision
• Actively seeks out new and challenging projects
• Performs other duties as required

Skills

P&C underwriting

Underwriting

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for an Underwriting Professional I (Underwriter) in our Fort Wayne, IN office.

This position will support Aon’s K&K Insurance group Leisure business group within Aon Affinity.

This is a hybrid position, working 2 days per week in the office and 3 days per week remotely.

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.

What the day will look like:

• Underwrites Multi-line accounts accordance with agreed upon underwriting guidelines, regulatory compliance and carrier administration standards requirements (standard / non-standard market)
• Deliver high quality /accuracy of the product for client’s new and or existing accounts
• Use sound judgment and independent thinking to achieve the maximum result within authority and state guidelines
• Identify premium growth opportunities with current book by cross sell offering other coverage
• Collect/monitor competitive intelligence on all key competitors within assigned areas; anticipate client’s needs by contributing to research and development of products /endorsements
• Works with Underwriting Staff to coordinate and prepare rating information in carrier system(s) and provide advice on best practices for selling the products to clients
• Work within the E&S market
• Works independently with moderate guidance and supervision
• Actively seeks out new and challenging projects
• Performs other duties as required

Skills and experience that will lead to success:

• 5 + years working and underwriting P&C Commercial package insurance
• P&C license required
• Multi-line commercial lines product knowledge
• Experience in the E&S markets, understanding state regulations
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of industry experience

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.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

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 $60,000 to $70,000 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.

A summary of all the benefits offered for this 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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