Underwriting Specialist II

Title: Underwriting Specialist II

Location: PA-Fort Washington

Hybrid

Job Description:

Aon's Ian H. Graham Insurance serves insurance brokers representing community association clients.

We have an exciting opportunity for a hybrid Underwriting Specialist II working out of our Fort Washington, PA office.

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:

The Underwriting Specialist II will be responsible for underwriting primarily Directors & Officers and Crime insurance. This position includes account management as well as underwriting review of renewal risks within designated affinity programs targeting the nonprofit habitational segment. The position requires the ability to review and analyze existing business, gather data, and assess risk against established management liability underwriting guidelines. Internal and external underwriting tools will be utilized to achieve accurate risk assessment while communicating/documenting underwriting.

+ This position requires maintaining a detailed knowledge of underwriting guidelines, carrier forms, products, and competitive landscape.

+ Provide customer support and assistance to direct clients, brokers, and prospects to make recommendations and guide/educate on products. A key component of the position will be timely and accurate delivery of renewal proposals to retail agents/brokers to maintain program retention.

+ Responsible for underwriting, obtaining, and servicing policies and meeting retention goals.

+ Review renewals to determine the best options for clients going forward.

+ The Underwriting Specialist II will achieve successful results through telephone work (both incoming and outgoing calls) along with correspondence via email, fax, and mail.

+ Monitors, tracks and follows-up on proposals to ensure customer and broker satisfaction.

+ 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

+ Work with clients or brokers to provide coverage overviews and clarifications

+ 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:

+ Property & Casualty license or must obtain within 90 days of hire

+ Insurance industry experience preferred

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills

+ Strong analytical skills

+ Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment

+ Self-motivated, highly organized and detail oriented

+ Experience with MS Office suite products, proficiency with Excel required.

Education:

+ Four-year college degree in Business, Risk Management or Finance major preferred, or equivalent years of industry experience

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile 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 for our colleagues as well.

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.

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. 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 p rogram that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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Aon's Ian H. Graham Insurance serves insurance brokers representing community association clients.

We have an exciting opportunity for a hybrid Underwriting Specialist II working out of our Fort Washington, PA office.

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:

The Underwriting Specialist II will be responsible for underwriting primarily Directors & Officers and Crime insurance. This position includes account management as well as underwriting review of renewal risks within designated affinity programs targeting the nonprofit habitational segment. The position requires the ability to review and analyze existing business, gather data, and assess risk against established management liability underwriting guidelines. Internal and external underwriting tools will be utilized to achieve accurate risk assessment while communicating/documenting underwriting.

+ This position requires maintaining a detailed knowledge of underwriting guidelines, carrier forms, products, and competitive landscape.

+ Provide customer support and assistance to direct clients, brokers, and prospects to make recommendations and guide/educate on products. A key component of the position will be timely and accurate delivery of renewal proposals to retail agents/brokers to maintain program retention.

+ Responsible for underwriting, obtaining, and servicing policies and meeting retention goals.

+ Review renewals to determine the best options for clients going forward.

+ The Underwriting Specialist II will achieve successful results through telephone work (both incoming and outgoing calls) along with correspondence via email, fax, and mail.

+ Monitors, tracks and follows-up on proposals to ensure customer and broker satisfaction.

+ 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

+ Work with clients or brokers to provide coverage overviews and clarifications

+ 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:

+ Property & Casualty license or must obtain within 90 days of hire

+ Insurance industry experience preferred

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills

+ Strong analytical skills

+ Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment

+ Self-motivated, highly organized and detail oriented

+ Experience with MS Office suite products, proficiency with Excel required.

Education:

+ Four-year college degree in Business, Risk Management or Finance major preferred, or equivalent years of industry experience

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile 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 for our colleagues as well.

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.

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. 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 p rogram that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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