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Who we are:
Insurance Supermarket Inc. is one of the largest Canadian independently owned Third Party Administrators. We hire individuals based not only on their expertise, but also on their passion for helping others, and those who live by our core values every day. Our employees are professional, proactive, and passionate; they have perseverance and are team players.
We have recently started operations in the US and are looking to fill the following position: Licensing and Contracting Specialist
About the position:
As a Licensing and Contracting Administrator (or) Specialist, you will be the liaison between Insurance Supermarket Inc., insurance carriers and contracted brokers. You will manage incoming inquiries, maintain regular communication with affiliated brokers and ensure all aspects of licensing and contracting are fulfilled within company guidelines. We are looking for a dynamic individual who will thrive in a fast-paced environment and can build strong relationships with our insurance carrier partners and advisors. You need to have strong time management skills, multi-tasking abilities, self-driven and customer service oriented.
What you’ll do:
• Ensure appropriate licensure for sales agents (NIPR).
• Request license changes, renewals and communicate needs with employees.
• Run regulatory reports via insurance databases.
• Process exclusion searches on employees and contractors on a monthly basis.
• Maintain accuracy of the agent grid for all resident and non-resident state licensing with carrier appointments.
• Work with newly hired agents and carriers to ensure licensing appointments and certifications are completed on a timely basis.
• Resolve escalated issues arising from employee issues with all necessary departments and carriers.
• Review and handle responses for carrier concerns.
• Instruct employees on compliance, on-going education and licensing requirements.
• Develop and recommend process improvements for the compliance program
• Perform regular reviews and audits to assure compliance.
• Operate independently to assure an efficient and smooth administration of licensure procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
What we’re looking for: Requirements
• 2+ year experience with licensing and compliance preferably in the life and/or healthcare insurance industry.
• Team oriented with a collaborative working style.
• Working knowledge of best practices and industry standards regarding licensure laws, policies and procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical, organizational time and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectively with internal and external customers about the compliance and licensure needs.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar
• Solid organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Effectively able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Who we are:
With operations in Canada and US, Insurance Supermarket Inc. is one of the largest and fastest-growing independently owned Insurance Technology companies in the US. We offer comprehensive Life Insurance products that help many Americans with their life insurance needs. Over 250,000 Canadians a year have relied on our advice, and we have provided more than 10 billion dollars in insurance coverage and well on our way to achieve the same within the US.
Our employees are professional, proactive, passionate, team players and persevere in the face of challenges.
We hire individuals based not only on their expertise, but also on their passion for helping others, and those who live by our core values every day. Our position will appeal to individuals who want to work for an exciting and growing organization and are mature and self-motivated – we look forward to meeting you!
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible.