What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collections Rep. position at Wintrust Financial Corporation?
As one of the largest premium finance companies in the country, FIRST Insurance Funding provides full premium finance services, plus additional services built specifically for agencies. We pride ourselves on the variety of incentive programs, services, and technology we offer. This not only helps grow the agents, brokers, and companies we partner with, but also helps them better serve their clients. FIRST Insurance Funding is a subsidiary of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $66 billion in assets.
Why join us?
What You'll Do
Medical Insurance
The estimated hourly rate for this role is $20.19 - $26.45 along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.
From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
Why join us?
- An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
- Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible
- Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
- Family-friendly work hours
- With 200 community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career
- Promote from within culture
- We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit
- We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility
What You'll Do
- Processes all incoming service requests, including researching and investigating discrepancies, documents all communication with internal and external parties, and processes loan updates and adjustment in the loan management system.
- Manage regional/specialty portfolio by preparing, analyzing and/or monitoring daily reports and prioritizing daily tasks to manage portfolio performance. Develop and maintain effective relationships with agents and other external/internal parties.
- Minimize loan aging and exposure/shortages by contacting insurance carriers and general agents to confirm cancellation and obtain return premium amounts. Verifies unearned premium credit (i.e. collateral), investigate discrepancies, and follows up for receipt of funds.
- Timely communicate delinquent payment information to customers via phone and email in an attempt to prevent loan / policy cancellations and aging.
- Handles miscellaneous tasks and projects as required within the portfolio.
- 0-3 years experience, Premium Finance or Financial industries preferred
- General Computer skills, moderate excel skills
- High school Degree or equivalent
- Ability to work 10am-7pm shift
Medical Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment
- Short-term and long term Disability Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Transportation and Commuting Benefits
- Banking Benefits
- Pet Insurance
The estimated hourly rate for this role is $20.19 - $26.45 along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.
From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
Salary : $20 - $26