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Assurity Life Insurance Company

Worksite New Business Specialist

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An Underwriting Assistant assists insurance underwriters with administrative tasks and managing documents for insurance files, applications and claims. Assists with research, customer service, or compiling information for business or regulatory reports.

$42,868 / year median in Nebraska

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Worksite New Business Specialist Assurity Life Insurance Company - 3.7 Lincoln, NE Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Qualifications Customer communication Word processing Spreadsheets Research Typing Productivity software Full Job Description 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.
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www.assurity.com/careers
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 60
% Review and issue new business accident, critical illness, disability, hospital and life, which includes: Coding applications into the administrative system; Reviewing applications for accuracy which includes verifying state compliance forms, agent contracting issues are being handled, and benefit information and riders are defined; Reviewing applications for completeness by ordering requirements, communicating with brokers and sales via email, phone and written correspondence and documenting status actions and results on cases; Researching questions regarding underwriting requirements, state requirements, and guaranteed to issue and simplified parameters; Determining eligibility using criteria offered in the company product guide; Identifying and reporting MIB codes; Verifying policy regulation and compliance with regards to State Regulations and product guidelines; Processing policy changes; preparing delivery forms and endorsements; amendments, beneficiary and ownership arrangements, and riders; Working with the Business Transformation team to process applications removed from straight thru processing to ensure group parameters are correctly defined and incorrect information is relayed back; Continue to identify and relay improvements for electronic processing; Issue coverage based on product and underwriting guidelines; and Assembling policies and letters for mailing. 40% Performs other functions, which includes: Providing customer service internally and externally via the department ACD line; Issuing of master policies for group certificates; Processing of retuned mail; Reviewing lapsed cases for reinstatement; Working on division or special projects; and Completing other duties as assigned. The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be substituted as necessary.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Highly organized - time management skills, handle multiple priorities and meet or beat deadlines. Ability to make decisions. High accuracy and attention to detail. Two to four years' experience in business, underwriting, or related field. Ability to keyboard 50 words per minute required. Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with clients and co-workers required. Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software required. Consistent and reliable attendance Is an essential function of this position. Talent required in values, work intensity, achiever, positivity, resourcefulness, command, relationship, and exactness.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Associate degree, trade school certification or equivalent in related field required.
PHYSICAL AND WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS
May require work in excess of 40 hours per week in order to complete functions of position. Hybrid position based in Lincoln, NE. Requires three days per week onsite and provides a hybrid schedule with two remote workdays, if desired.