Underwriting Assistant, K&K E&A

K&K Insurance is a leading provider of specialty coverage in the exciting areas of sports, leisure, recreation, motorsports and events. With a 70-year history of excellence, clients across the US and Canada choose K&K for our unique insurance products and expert claims resolution.

As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our business group within Aon Affinity.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Ft. Wayne, IN 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 Assistant will interact primarily with internal Underwriters and Underwriting Manager to understand guidelines, process flow, the competitive environment/marketplace and coverage needs of segment.

• Follows process and procedures to complete relatively routine tasks. Expected to plan and organize their own work.
• Qualify and obtain new business submission documents necessary to prepare an underwriting submission file for the Underwriter so the account can be properly evaluated and classified for the degree of risk in relation to the proposed coverage limits. i.e. apps, loss history, ISOTEL, RiskMeter, website, and any other applicable data noted by program guidelines and required initially to start the underwriting process.
• Organize and prepare renewal files within the specified guidelines. Advance preparation of loss ratio identification, underwriting document updates, preliminary renewal rating and general organization of the files for your communication with the applicable Underwriter for renewal actions and quote preparation.
• Compile, prioritize, and process agent/insured service requests in a timely and accurate manner to assure business practices are met, and you are meeting the servicing needs of our clients.
• Adherence, accountability and ownership to your designated accounts and the accounts applicable to your team/program(s); and an ability to work closely with your underwriter(s) to assure cohesiveness within the Underwriting group/team/Unit.
• Risk selection process.
• Assigned work by underwriters or underwriting manager. Preliminary review of application information and data entry of application / submission information into underwriting or rating system.
• Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature with minimal need for deviation from accepted practice.
• Applies acquired functional knowledge with basic organization structure and business knowledge to resolve straightforward issues with an impact to immediate area of responsibility.
• Review correspondence, imaging/workflow system, and reports to select routine matters for processing. Assist in review and assignments of emails within shared mailboxes. Daily tracking of workflow and activity.
• This position has oversight by other Senior Underwriters or Underwriting Manager. Escalate risks that are beyond assigned authority or because of level of complexity to underwriting management for evaluation and direction.
• Applies acquired functional knowledge with basic organization structure and business knowledge to resolve straightforward issues with an impact to immediate area of responsibility.
• Make routine follow-up calls/emails to clients/agents/brokers for application information - may be targeted specifically on a renewal book of business.
• Decisions are based on acquired skills and knowledge within established guidelines.
• Under frequent review of process and results, receives instructions and follows clearly defined procedures by Underwriters and Underwriting Manager.
• Detailed instructions received only on new assignments.
• Interacts courteously, attentively and confidently with internal colleagues, primarily to exchange information of a service nature.
• Ability to work within the underwriting guidelines with appropriate follow up skills.

How this opportunity is different

Insuring the world's fun is what we do at K&K Insurance and our event insurance protects a variety of organizations from festivals to museums to seasonal craft shows. Small or large, we have insurance for events and attractions of all sizes.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 1-2 years of insurance experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of office and/or administrative background.
• Customer service experience, including phone and written correspondence.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, and/or equivalent years of industry experience.

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $30,000 - $38,000 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.

How we support our colleagues

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.

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 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.

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

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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