Underwriting Specialist II

Aon is currently hiring for an Underwriting Specialist II role for our Excess and Commercial Flood Department. This is a virtual position.

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

• Establish yourself as a private flood insurance expert as you underwrite and process documents in line with carrier agreements, surplus lines rules and state regulations
• Collaborate with agents, various departments and carrier partners via multiple communication methods to effectively process transactions
• Add a variety of skills to your repertoire, including the application of pricing and underwriting rules and regulations to align with the federal National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
• Flex your investigative skills as you determine the credibility of legal, closing and replacement cost documents as well as National Flood Insurance Program maps and elevation data
• Hone your communication abilities as you communicate complex technical information to agents, build rapport with customers and address questions regarding private products and NFIP rules and regulations
• Handle policies using knowledge of underwriting components, including elevation certificates, zone determinations, refunds, agent commissions, community numbers and discounts, emergency programs, severe repetitive loss, preferred risk properties, grandfathering, pre-firm, post-firm, rollovers, map revisions, policy date rules, and disaster assistance

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Commercial Property & Casualty insurance experience; customer account handling and/or underwriting.
• Understand multiple P&C coverage lines such as: Primary Flood, Excess Flood, Commercial Flood
• Proficient digital literacy to include Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel & Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficient math, oral and written communication skills.
• Organized, able to prioritize work and possess effective time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Work well with team members and co-workers, participate in and support an underwriting team environment, advance your knowledge with formal educational courses, and interact with management.
• Property & Casualty license preferred, will be required within 6 months of hire date

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required

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 $40,300 to $48,000 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.

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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