Contracting & Appointment Specialist

Assurity • Lincoln, NE

1d • 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

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree