Surplus Lines Tax Manager

INHABIT IQ • Knoxville, TN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Surplus Lines Tax Manager is a role supporting Rental Guardian and ePremium. The agencies focus on our partnerships with highly rated underwriters, brokers, agents, TPAs and technology providers to develop and manage insurance programs and services powered by our proprietary platforms. This role will support surplus lines tax compliance functions including training, reporting and filing.

Requirements

• 2+ years of P&C insurance experience
• Experience with insurance practices and surplus lines compliance processes
• A result orientated attitude
• Ability to learn proprietary and third-party software
• Strong organization skills and analytically minded
• HR leadership experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to meet the requirements of scheduled activities while balancing competing priorities
• Desire to progress and learn new skills
• Works well in a team environment
• Commitment to meeting the needs of fellow employees and external customers
• Experience working in a start-up or rapid-growth organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• Insurance credentials preferred
• Experience with NetSuite

Responsibilities

• Become an expert in using proprietary and third-party software related to surplus lines policy reporting and surplus lines tax calculation and payment through these systems.
• Follow prescribed processes to support the timely and accurate delivery and reporting of policies and endorsements
• Review, advise, design new processes that will improve efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of surplus lines reporting
• Work with accounting regarding payments as they relate to surplus lines policy and tax reporting
• Lead a team of Surplus Lines Compliance staff to provide ongoing coaching and support
• Provide regular updates related to the timing of submitting reports and making payments to states
• Creating and providing ongoing reports related to surplus lines reporting
• Support audits upon request from state departments of insurance or from carriers
• May be required to pass P&C and Surplus Lines licensing exams within 6 months of employment
• Responsible for the development of Support Specialists
• Lead by example while having a high integrity of work ethic
• Assist with creating positive on-boarding experience with new employees
• Monitoring team for quality and KPI’s goals
• Enhance the performance of the team by providing weekly coaching

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with discretionary company match
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid $25,000.00 life insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Inhabit Employee Discount Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees