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Contracting & Appointment Specialist

Assurity
Posted a month ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Lincoln, NE 68508, US

Salary

$50,000 - $60,000 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • Assurity is seeking enthusiastic and collaborative individuals to join their team, offering a purpose-driven work environment.
  • The position requires two to five years of office experience and offers a salary that is competitive within the industry.
  • Key responsibilities include processing new agent contracts, providing customer service, and participating in team functions.
  • Candidates should possess strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capability to work independently.
  • An associate degree or equivalent is required, and the role involves working 40 hours a week with potential overtime.


Assurity is looking for enthusiastic, driven and collaborative people to join our team. We’re a company of vibrant and passionate people who work every day to advance our mission of helping people through difficult times – and who truly want to make a difference. As a Certified B Corporation, we have a verified commitment to our people, community and planet, and we work every day to make the world a better place. 

Ample opportunities for growth, a thriving culture and coworkers who care as much as you do are just the beginning. Come work with purpose. Learn more: www.assurity.com/careers  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

55% Processes new agent contracts and appointments, which includes:

  • Reviewing contracting and appointment paperwork for completeness;
  • Notifying agents and/or recruiters of missing paperwork;
  • Ordering and reviewing background reports;
  • Verifying compliance with federal and state regulations and company guidelines;
  • Building and maintaining records and contracts;
  • Reviewing hierarchy to ensure it is set up correctly to pay commissions correctly;
  • Processing appointments according to procedures of 50 jurisdictions; and
  • Working with other departments on correct coding to policy applications.

 

40% Provides customer service internally and externally regarding appointments and contracting, which includes:

  • Notifying agents and/or recruiters of pending requirements;
  • Communicating with producers to obtain additional information of a sensitive nature (bankruptcy documents, criminal information, etc.);
  • Completing and mailing contracts;
  • Responding to inquiries and requests on status and contracting procedures and guidelines;
  • Explaining regulatory changes to producers and internal customers; and
  • Researching and resolving problems.


5% Performs other functions, which includes:

 

  • Assisting with and participating in team functions and events for the agent and new business administration department;
  • Assisting in special projects and other related duties as requested; and
  • Serving as a member of various committees and implementation teams.

 

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be substituted as necessary.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

  • Two to five years of office experience. 
  • Ability to type 40 words per minute.
  • Professional oral and written communication skills.
  • Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function to this position. 
  • Problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and decision-making ability.
  • Execute tasks with detail and accuracy.
  • Work independently with a minimal amount of supervision.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Talent required in values, work intensity, achiever, positivity, resourcefulness, command, relationship, and exactness.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Associate degree, trade school certification or equivalent required.

PHYSICAL AND WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to work 40 hours within flex-time guidelines required.
  • Some overtime may be required to complete job functions.



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