
Policy Service Manager
Illinois Mutual
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Peoria • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $74,650 - $78,000 per year
About the role
- Lead, coach, and develop team members within the call center work environment, as well as those handling complex and escalated policyowner requests managed outside of the call center; manage performance, training, and staffing, including participating in the hiring process for department team members.
- Oversee departmental workflows and ensure consistent application of procedures.
- Handle escalated service issues and complex policy inquiries.
- Collaborate with other department leadership team members on staffing plans, budget processes, and departmental goals.
- Drive process improvements and implement best practices.
- Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support, and as needed facilitate, department audit, quality assurance, and compliance efforts and processes.
- Demonstrate ability to interpret policy provisions for all active policy types.
- Represent the department in meetings, committees, and cross-functional initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree* required
- Minimum 6+ years of insurance experience, Life and Health preferred
- Proven leadership or management experience, including the ability to motivate employees and foster a positive working environment
- Industry designations (e.g., FLMI, ACS, AIRC, FSRI) preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, ensuring transparency and clarity
- Strong organization and time management abilities, ensuring efficiency and follow-through
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, including teamwork, collaboration and relationship management
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to privacy standards
- Demonstrated reliability, accountability, integrity and professionalism
- Flexible and adaptable to changes
- Strong initiative and solid judgment/decision making abilities and skills
- Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new systems, processes and procedures, and facilitate change when necessary
- Ability to manage duties and tasks in an efficient, effective, and timely manner, remaining focused even under pressure
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- *College or university must be sufficiently accredited and listed in the U.S. Department of Education Accreditation Directory.
Benefits
- Compressed 4 1/2-day work week (Half-Day Fridays)
- No monthly premium cost for employee medical, life and disability insurance coverage
- Paid time-off accrual, including annual rollover; and paid holidays
- Competitive 401(k) plan with immediate vesting on Company contributions
- Discounted on-site employee cafeteria
- On-site exercise facility and company-provided exercise time
- Tuition reimbursement and training incentives
- Access to voluntary dental and vision insurance coverage
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
insurance experiencepolicy interpretationperformance managementtraining and developmentprocess improvementquality assurancecomplianceanalytical skillsproblem-solving
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizationtime managementinterpersonal skillsteamworkcollaborationadaptabilityinitiativedecision making
Certifications
Bachelors DegreeFLMIACSAIRCFSRI