Client Specialist Job Details

Currently we have a career opportunity fora Client Specialist (Surety Group) in our Los Angeles, CA office. (Alternate office locations will be considered as well).

This position will service accounts under the direction of a Team Leader/Director of Operations. May take primary account handling responsibilities on selected accounts. Shares responsibility of premium collections and record keeping with Account Executive.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Establish and maintain relationships with Surety markets.

Services existing/assigned clients based on Company standards, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Preparation of all types of bonds; including, but not limited to bid, final, miscellaneous and court.
• Preparation of Consent of Surety, Prequalification Letters, Riders, and other documents required by clients.
• Run expiration lists and update AonBondLink records according to client's wishes.
• Process billings in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate electronic bond files in ABL as well as financial files.
• Invoice and maintain account receivables/payables.
• Preparation of General Indemnity Agreements/Bond Applications.
• Handle countersignature requirements, as needed.
• Provide surety technical advice and support to non-surety personnel.
• Coordinate with clients for receipt of pertinent underwriting information, as needed.
• Confirm that bonds are issued in compliance with surety lines of credit. Help to negotiate approvals for execution of bonds that are outside of / in excess of surety line of credit or broker authority.
• Comply with Aon CSS Business Process Guidelines and Signature Service Standards.
• Maintain appropriate Producer License.
• Maintain Notary Public designation.
• Maintain Power of Attorney appointments with major surety markets.
• Maintain proficiency on all computer technology required and update periodically. This includes: AonBondLink, Bridge and Lotus Notes.
• Supervise/train Client Service Associate(s), as necessary.
• Perform work/duties as requested.

PREREQUISITES

• Minimum ofthree years as an Account Manager, or work related position.
• Ability to recognize problems, establish facts and develop valid recommendations.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions dealing with abstract and concrete variables.
• Possession of excellent "people" skills, including ability to communicate (both verbal and written) with markets and clients effectively.

Aon offers: Competitive Compensation, Exceptional Benefits, Continuing Education & Training, A Unique Internal Advancement Program, and Tremendous Potential with A Growing Worldwide Organization. For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time