Provide the highest level of personalized service to financial advisors by maintaining consistent and satisfactory relationships
Work with assigned advisors to process and monitor new business submissions, answer post-sale questions, and manage issues through to resolution
Complete suitability review for annuity applications using system tool and set criteria for making decisions (For roles supporting annuity products)
Organize and prioritize workload to ensure case is processed, issued, and placed in a timely manner while managing agent expectations
Answer inbound calls and emails from advisors and field offices; provide superior service demonstrating ownership, follow-through, and a positive tone
Communicate and correspond via phone and email with agents to obtain supplemental information, explain requirements, and keep updated on pending business
Proactively provide updated information regarding status of contract, outstanding requirements, and transaction explanations
Use critical thinking skills to address unusual situations; escalate concerns and/or complex cases as necessary
Process transactions; meet speed of service and quality goals for each task function
Interact with teams across functional areas to facilitate timely responses to actions pending
Follow up with agents on policy delivery requirements to ensure policy is placed within specified timeframes
Provide information on a variety of complex agent service issues requiring knowledge of insurance products and transactions
Consult with other departments as necessary
Requirements
Associate’s degree in a business field or equivalent education/experience
One year of financial services operations or related industry experience
Excellent communication skills that are clear and professional – both written and verbal
Strong customer service orientation with the ability to think as the customer and respond to advisors with a sense of urgency and professionalism
Strong problem solving and decision making skills
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
PC skills for data entry, documentation, and navigation within multiple systems
Proficiency using MS Office
Preferred: Knowledge of life and/or annuity products/operations
Preferred: Service delivery knowledge of pre and post issue workflows/timelines
Ability to handle up to 50 calls a day
Hours: 9:30 - 6:00 CST
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service
Ten (10) paid holidays per year
Be Well Company holistic wellness program (Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars)
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year (eligible employees)
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
College Coach Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs
Remote Call Center Environment (Work From Home)
Annual Bonus (typically eligible, ~6% on Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
data entrydocumentationproblem solvingdecision makingattention to detailmulti-taskingfinancial services operationssuitability reviewtransaction processingcustomer service
Soft skills
communicationcustomer service orientationcritical thinkingownershipfollow-throughprofessionalismurgencyorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillspositive tone