Contracting & Appointment Specialist

Assurity•Lincoln, NE

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

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 [http://www.assurity.com/careers]

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

Responsibilities

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
Working with other departments on correct coding to policy applications
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
Researching and resolving problems
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
Serving as a member of various committees and implementation teams