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Underwriting Assistant roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, actuarial science, or a closely related field. Large insurance carriers and financial services firms file LCAs regularly for this title, making employer H-1B filing history a reliable filter when targeting your job search.
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INTRODUCTION
Aon is looking for an Underwriting Assistant for our Events & Attractions department. This is a hybrid role, based out of our Fort Wayne, IN office.
K&K Insurance is a leading provider of specialty coverage in the exciting areas of sports, leisure, recreation, motor sports, 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 client by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our K&K Insurance Leisure business group with Aon Affinity.
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Follows process and procedures to complete relatively routine tasks. Expected to plan and organize their own work.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Applies acquired functional knowledge with basic organization structure and business knowledge to resolve straightforward issues with an impact to immediate area of responsibility.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Qualifications
- Property & Casualty License or obtain within 6 months of hire date.
- 1-2 years of insurance experience preferred.
- 1-2 years of office and/or administrative background.
- Customer service experience, including phone and written correspondence.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
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.
COMPENSATION
- The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $40,000 to $45,000 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.
BENEFITS
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Underwriting Assistant
Align your degree to underwriting specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to underwriting work. A finance, economics, or actuarial science degree strengthens your case. A business administration degree alone may draw an RFE, so document any coursework in risk analysis or insurance theory.
Search LCA filings for underwriting job codes
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up LCA filings under SOC code 13-2053 (Insurance Underwriters). Carriers and reinsurers that file consistently under that code have an established H-1B sponsorship workflow, reducing negotiation friction during the offer stage.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify early
E-Verify enrollment isn't required for most H-1B petitions, but it signals that an employer's HR team handles work authorization regularly. Filter for E-Verify employers when browsing Migrate Mate to surface companies already familiar with the I-9 and H-1B process.
Request premium processing before your OPT expires
If you're transitioning from OPT, ask your prospective employer to file with premium processing. USCIS guarantees a decision within 15 business days under that service, giving both sides certainty before your current work authorization lapses.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at DOL Level I through IV for the underwriting SOC code in your work location. Check the applicable wage tier on OFLC Wage Search before you receive a written offer so you can confirm the salary meets the certified threshold.
Prepare a specialty occupation evidence packet proactively
Compile a portfolio before interviews: transcripts showing relevant coursework, an O*NET occupation profile printout for Insurance Underwriters, and any actuarial exam progress. Employers hesitant about sponsorship often move forward when you demonstrate the petition is low-risk to build.
H-1B Visa Underwriting Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Underwriting Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as finance, economics, actuarial science, or statistics. USCIS scrutinizes underwriting titles more closely than senior analyst roles, so your employer's job description must clearly state a degree requirement rather than list one as preferred. Generic business degrees without supporting coursework in risk or insurance can trigger an RFE.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Underwriting Assistant positions?
Large property-and-casualty carriers, life insurance companies, reinsurers, and specialty lines firms file the most LCAs for underwriting titles. Regional carriers and managing general agents sponsor less frequently but do file when recruiting for technical underwriting roles. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers for this title on Migrate Mate, filtered by filing history and location.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline for starting an Underwriting Assistant role?
If you're subject to the annual H-1B cap, your employer must register you in the March lottery for an October 1 start date. That gap can be six months or longer from offer to first day. Employers with cap-exempt status, such as those affiliated with nonprofits or universities, can file outside the lottery window and set an earlier start date.
What prevailing wage level typically applies to Underwriting Assistant roles?
Most entry-level Underwriting Assistant positions fall at DOL Level I or Level II depending on the metropolitan area and scope of responsibilities. Your employer certifies the wage level in the LCA before USCIS reviews the I-129 petition. You can verify the applicable wage for your work location and SOC code using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new underwriting employer mid-employment?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA under the underwriting SOC code for your new work location before submitting the transfer petition to USCIS.