Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Aon
Job overview
The Underwriting Specialist II at Aon is responsible for underwriting and rating Property & Casualty insurance within affinity programs, impacting client risk management and business growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves reviewing and underwriting renewal risks, managing a book of business, using rating tools, communicating with clients and brokers, and identifying growth opportunities through cross-selling.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $65,000 to $74,600 annually with benefits including 401(k) with employer contributions, stock purchase plan, medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, disability insurance, tuition assistance, and employee assistance programs.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 1-3 years of Property & Casualty or Management Liability underwriting experience, strong communication and analytical skills, proficiency in MS Office, and a P&C license preferred within 6 months of hire.
Career development
Aon offers a continuous learning culture with opportunities for growth, skill development, and an inclusive environment supporting career advancement.
Work environment and culture
Aon promotes an inclusive, innovative workplace valuing authenticity, work-life balance, and employee wellbeing with flexible working styles and global wellbeing days.
Company information
Aon is a global professional services firm specializing in risk, retirement, and health solutions, committed to better decision-making and client success.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Ian H. Graham business group within Aon Affinity, working as part of an industry-leading underwriting team focused on nonprofit habitational segments.
Job location and travel
The position is based in the U.S. with consideration for geographic salary adjustments; specific office location is not detailed but includes remote work options.
Application process
Applicants should submit their application directly to Aon; unsolicited resumes from search firms are not accepted and will not be compensated.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to work independently with moderate supervision, engage in innovative underwriting projects, and contribute to product development and competitive intelligence.
Company overview
Aon is a global professional services firm that provides a broad range of risk, retirement, and health solutions. They make money through consulting services, insurance brokerage, and reinsurance, helping clients manage risk and optimize benefits. Founded in 1982 through a merger, Aon has grown significantly, acquiring numerous companies to expand its services and global reach. Notably, Aon moved its headquarters from Chicago to London in 2012 to better serve its international clientele.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your knowledge of underwriting, especially in Directors & Officers and Crime insurance, and your ability to analyze risk within nonprofit habitational segments as described by Aon.
Emphasize your experience with underwriting guidelines, customer support, account management, and your proficiency with MS Office and Excel to align with the job's technical and communication demands.
Apply through multiple platforms including Aon's official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Underwriting Specialist II role.
Connect with current employees in Aon's underwriting or insurance divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing Aon's commitment to inclusive culture or asking about how they manage underwriting challenges in nonprofit segments.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'underwriting,' 'risk assessment,' 'customer support,' 'account management,' 'Directors & Officers insurance,' and 'property & casualty license' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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