Underwriting Professional I

Underwriting Professional I Location Hybrid work in Fort Washington, PA : Posting Description:

Aon is looking for an Underwriting Professional

As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions. This role has the flexibility to be based in Washington D.C., Fort Washington, PA or Burlington, VT with a hybrid work schedule.

Your impact as an Underwriting Professional

Our Underwriting Professional I will be responsible for rating, reviewing and underwriting management liability (Directors and Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, & Fiduciary Liability) coverage through our facility. This position includes underwriting review and rating of renewal risks within designated Affinity programs targeting the non-profit segment. The position requires extensive review and analysis of submissions, capturing data and assessing risk against established management liability underwriting guidelines.

The Underwriting Professional I is responsible for using rating tools and inputting information into internal underwriting systems. Accountable for accurate risk assessment and documentation and implementing sound decisions/recommendations while deploying clear communication with the internal senior underwriting team and clients.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Responsible for underwriting and servicing policies.
• Will achieve successful results through telephone work (both incoming and outgoing calls) along with correspondence via email, fax and mail.
• Supervise, track and follow-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
• Adept in conducting detailed discussions with retail brokers about coverage and pricing features of the programs.
• Identify premium growth opportunities with current book by cross sell offering other coverage lines.
• Collect/supervise 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 ambitious projects

Required Experience:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity in working with carrier underwriting systems is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment
• Self-motivated, highly organized and detail oriented.
• Experience with MS Office suite products, proficiency with Excel required.
• Ability to review applications, assess risk and make sound underwriting decisions based on established criteria and /or judgment.
• Property & Casualty license preferred - must be acquired within six months of hire date.

Education:

• Four- year Bachelor's degree in relevant field, or equivalent work experience.

How we support our colleagues 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 [email protected] Nothing in this restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000 annually + 10% target bonus 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.