Careers is Hiring a Life Insurance Client Services Analyst Near Phoenix, AZ
Mandatory Functions:
Understanding of Client Services –
Works with carriers when necessary to obtain detailed and sometimes extremely complex information needed for inforce via email/phone until correct
Saves/Scans inforce ledgers to the server and saves hardcopies, prepares binder for hardcopies if not already prepared.
Loads outcome into tracking database for historical purposes
Collaborates with key team members to ensure proper materials are prepared and ready for client meetings on time
Prepares and assembles materials for client meetings
Attends all staff meetings to capture all relevant case information and records all implementation instructions for case work and ascertains which team member/s are responsible for each task.
Attends staff meetings to ensure that information is flowing correctly from client service to administration
Facilitates and participates in resolving client issues by suggesting possible solutions and/or methodologies.
Routine Client Service
Invoices for Premiums Due
When not known, research as to whom to send invoices to and how.
Create invoice
Confirms wire transfer instructions for carrier and correct overnight address
Follows-up after invoice sent, making sure premium paid
Communicates with client via email and phone for follow up
Contacts various parties for signatures if trustees need to sign to release funds.
Insurance Summaries
Gathers values of policies, premiums paid to date and confirms owner/beneficiary on file with carrier
Updates spreadsheets with any additional information per case as warranted
Records any task or information in the database tracking system
Prepares premium history to accompany summary
Processing Policy Change Requests/Client Requests
Change of Owner / Beneficiary
Obtains and prepares forms, obtains signatures, submits to carrier, and follows through to completion. Updates database tracking system.
Policy Loans/Withdrawals
Obtains and prepares forms, obtains signatures, submits to carrier, and follows through to completion. Updates database tracking system.
Change of death benefit option
Contacts outside resources to fulfill carrier request of corporate resolutions, trust documents requiring timely correspondence and follow up.
Change of address:
Prepares new account forms, updates and obtains signatures and submits to carrier.
Change of premium schedule or mode
Monthly policy value reporting to appropriate parties (lenders/assignees)
Requests ITR
Notes policy values as of the date of change and notes in database tracking system
Informs clients of their change for sales tracking purposes
Communicates with client via email and phone for follow up
Obtains appropriate signatures when necessary
Preparing Annual Reviews
Updates insurance summary and premium history
Updates policy spec sheet as needed based on changes
Files confirmations in securities binders
Scans final product to server
Notes any important items to communicate to producers
Preparing Follow Up or General Client Meeting Materials
Gathers additional information from outside sources when appropriate
Prepares polished presentation materials
Knowledge Base:
Minimum 5 years of experience in the life insurance industry and client services processes.
Solid foundation of the company processes and the needs of the producers.
Excellent working knowledge of all software necessary to perform job
Ability to interact and work with insurance wholesalers
Computer and office equipment experience, Word Processing, Excel, Database Entry
Extremely adept at Excel Spreadsheet development
Attention to detail and accuracy of work are imperative
Must be dependable and flexible in changing priorities with the ability to handle multiple tasks
Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
Knows correct format for all correspondence (letters, memos, reports etc.) and proofreading
Good communications skills with ability to speak to client and advisors clearly and distinctly with emphasis on correct pronunciation.
Must be able to apply commonsense and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Work Environment
Fast-paced constantly changing priorities and deadlines
Hours regularly exceeding 40 hours/week
High-Stress deadline oriented work atmosphere
Extensive periods of sitting and keyboard/computer work
Daily communication with individuals over the phone and in person