Bilingual Sports and Entertainment Underwriter

Role Type: Existing vacancy

Are you a bilingual underwriter ready to make confident, independent decisions? Looking to demonstrate your French and English skills to manage complex risks and grow a profitable portfolio? K&K insures the world’s fun, and it is a dynamic and constantly evolving field of insurance specialization. This is your opportunity to own underwriting decisions, negotiate meaningful business, and make a measurable impact across Canada!

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit.

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.

• Underwriting new business, renewal, and endorsement according to guidelines and authority limits. Refer files along with summary and recommended course of action for those accounts outside underwriting authority and exceptions to guidelines.
• Assist in developing, enhancing and maintaining underwriting methods and techniques, which achieve underwriting integrity in a cost-effective manner.
• Work semi-independently and make decisions on individual risk selection and acceptance.
• Negotiate and bind terms, conditions and premiums for accounts at inception and upon renewal within individual assigned portfolio and authority level.
• Responsible for production to generate new business opportunities and retain existing accounts which meet the Company’s strategies and underwriting guidelines.
• Provide forecasting for new and renewal business under designated binding authorities.
• Participate in self-development activities to improve or develop knowledge of underwriting or business-related subjects.
• Perform various other duties as directed by the Underwriting Director
• Responsible for claims review and assessment on individual files
• Performing other related duties, as assigned.

This role provides the opportunity for hands-on commercial underwriting in the exciting niche of sports, leisure and entertainment. Our experienced and dedicated team are in constant communication even when working remotely and support one another in achieving our shared goals. This role also rewards creative problem solving and thinking outside of the box to provide the best solutions for Insureds with complex risks, while staying within our authority at all times. We have strong relationships with major global carriers. Employees benefit from the resources of a large corporation such as Aon while enjoying the flexibility of a small group. They have the opportunity to learn different skills in quoting, binding, and issuing insurance products. These products support the Sports and Entertainment industry and involve collaboration with brokers nationwide. They will report to the Underwriting Director and can expand their knowledge internally and through industry events and courses.

• French / English bilingualism is required due to the frequent interactions with clients, colleagues, or partners based in Quebec, other Canadian provinces and/or internationally.
• College Diploma or University degree with equivalent experience accepted
• CIP designation and/or RIBO license in progress preferred
• 3+ years or more experience in Commercial Property/Casualty underwriting
• Preference will be given to candidates with a background with a MGA or specialty insurer
• Basic knowledge of policy wordings
• Strong analytical, mathematical, decision making and negotiating skills
• Independent thinker and self-starter
• Excellent communication & leadership skills; committed team player.
• Organizational and time management skills
• Proficient computer skills in: MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Travel requirements: 5%

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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

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.

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