Carrier Administration Team Lead - Property and Casualty
Remote - Full Time
About Us World Insurance Associates is a unique insurance and professional services organization offering top products and services from major providers, combined with attentive service from local agents.
Founded in 2011, World is the second fastest-growing insurance broker in the U.S. We specialize in personal and commercial insurance lines, surety and bonding, employee benefits, financial and retirement services, and human capital management solutions. Click here to learn more about World
About the Role As a key part of World’s Corporate Operations, the Carrier Administration Team works closely with all World Insurance branches and our insurance carriers to ensure seamless access to accurate carrier codes. Our P&C Carrier Administration Team Lead will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Strategy
Model industry best practices with an in-depth understanding of each carrier’s contract transfer requirements
Identify internal and external resources required to fulfill business objectives
Leverage feedback from both our insurance carriers as well as our colleagues
Evaluate KPIs to continuously assess performance and future opportunities
Leadership and Management
Provide oversight and leadership for team of Carrier Administration Specialists
Use key stakeholder feedback to set and monitor team performance
Act as the escalation contact for the team, handling pressing or complex carrier situations
Model World’s culture while leading collaborative teams committed to service excellence
Project Management
Drive the successful completion of all key deliverables related to carrier administration and integration for new businesses acquired by World
Continuous interaction with carrier representatives and vendors to ensure completion of carrier code transfers
Validate, administer, and maintain insurance producer appointments as required by each carrier
Complete all submissions to insurance carriers per each carrier’s requirements
Integrate carrier book of business transfers for newly acquired agencies agents/agencies accurately in a timely manner
Continuously monitor and respond to emails and tickets submitted to the team’s inbox from World employees and carrier partners
Coordinate with carrier placement leadership to approve and administer new carrier appointment requests
Collaborate with the licensing and the carrier credentials teams with the goal of seamlessly integrating new acquisitions and supporting existing World colleagues with their carrier needs
Update the carrier integration database
Perform other special projects and tasks as assigned
Continuous Improvement
Consistently demonstrate a genuine passion for continuous improvement of processes and both individual and team performance
Analyze current workflows and formulate / present ideas for improvement
Take ownership of the delivery of change management initiatives
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Successful candidates for this role -
are highly organized, collaborative team players with strong attention to detail
are able to simultaneously balance multiple commitments and competing deliverables
are self-motivated and driven with a sense of urgency and ability to balance and meet competing deliverables
have the ability to multitask, prioritize, and use discretion when handling sensitive information
are creative problem-solvers and avid learners seeking to drive continuous improvement
are proficient in the use of SharePoint and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams)
thrive in a rapidly growing, continuously evolving environment
are looking for an opportunity to join a high growth company
possess leadership experience – this is a plus, and insurance experience is strongly preferred
Equal Employment Opportunity At World Insurance Associates (WIA), we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our products, and our community to flourish. WIA is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or Veteran status. In addition, WIA makes reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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