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BPO Insurance Licensing Director

MCI Careers

LOCATION

Dallas, TX

POSITION OVERVIEW

MCI is one of the fastest-growing tech-enabled business services companies in the USA, with a strong call center footprint and operations that extend across multiple countries. We deliver Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) cloud technology solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, government, education, telecom, technology e-commerce, and financial services. Our contact centers are powered by both on-site and remote agents, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance customer journeys, drive scalability and reduce costs.


At MCI we are committed to fostering an environment where professionals can build meaningful careers, access continuous learning and development opportunities and contribute to the success of a globally expanding, industry-leading organization.

We are seeking an experienced BPO Insurance Licensing Director to support Property and Casualty business process outsourcing accounts. In this role, your primary responsibility will be working with licensing specialists in managing the licensing and registration of new and existing insurance professionals.


In this role, you will oversee representative terminations, exam windows, insurance appointments and processing maintenance requests for existing agents. The duties required include ensuring compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies. In addition, candidates for this role should be highly organized, display a high degree of ownership, and possess a strong work ethic.


To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Licensing directors oversee the P&C licensing requirements and maintenance of new and existing agents. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for the client, the MCI operations, and the shared services team.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Work with specialists and managers to assist agents in obtaining their insurance licenses.
  • Communicate requirements with internal teams and follow up when necessary
  • Ensure fingerprint requirements are followed
  • Verify applicants' forms are completed accurately
  • When needed, communicate with state regulators to inquire about state-specific requirements and/or the status of state registrations.
  • Manages licensing fees and ensures waiver processes are followed correctly.
  • Ensures the processing and completion of registered individuals' terminations are done on time
  • Assist specialists and managers in ensuring appropriate exams are taken, and the results are recorded.
  • Verifies data in various computer systems for representatives, advisors, and employees, including change requests for addresses, contracts, etc. up to date
  • Ensure annual renewal and terminations of registration are in compliance
  • Answers securities and advisory questions from advisors, support staff, and employees
  • Manages the onboarding of registered employees
  • All other duties as assigned
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

WONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION?

All positive, and driven applicants are encouraged to apply. The Ideal candidates for this position are highly motivated and dedicated and should possess the below qualities:
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred; a high school diploma (or equivalent) in combination with significant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • 8 years of securities, insurance, or other related work experience
  • High-level knowledge and experience in the management of large-scale licensing requirements
  • Professional designation (CPCU/CIC/AAI/CISR) preferred
  • Able to analyze information and determine appropriate action
  • Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Skilled in effective verbal and written communications
  • Ability to be at work on a regular and predictable basis
  • Effectively communicate courteously and professionally with customers, co-workers, and various business contacts in person, via telephone, and/or by email.
  • Function as a team player
  • Able to maintain high concentration and focus
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks
  • Advanced attention to detail
  • Ability to resolve problems and make rule-based decisions
  • Skill in operating personal computers and various software packages (i.e., Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
ABOUT MCI (PARENT COMPANY)

MCI helps customers take on their CX and DX challenges differently, creating industry-leading solutions that deliver exceptional experiences and drive optimal performance. MCI assists companies with business process outsourcing, staff augmentation, contact center customer services, and IT Services needs by providing general and specialized hosting, software, staff, and services.


In 2019, Marlowe Companies Inc. (MCI) was named by Inc. Magazine as Iowa's Fastest Growing Company in the State of Iowa and was named the 452nd Fastest Growing Privately Company in the USA, making the coveted top 500 for the first time. MCI's subsidiaries had previously made Inc. Magazine's List of Fastest-Growing Companies 15 times, respectively. MCI has ten business process outsourcing service delivery facilities in Georgia, Florida, Texas, New Mexico, California, Kansas, Nova Scotia, South Africa, and the Philippines.


Driving modernization through digitalization, MCI ensures clients do more for less. MCI is the holding company for a diverse lineup of tech-enabled business services operating companies. MCI organically grows, acquires, and operates companies that have synergistic products and services portfolios, including but not limited to Automated Contact Center Solutions (ACCS), customer contact management, IT Services (IT Schedule 70), and Temporary and Administrative Professional Staffing (TAPS Schedule 736), Business Process Management (BPM), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Claims Processing, Collections, Customer Experience Provider (CXP), Customer Service, Digital Experience Provider (DXP), Account Receivables Management (ARM), Application Software Development, Managed Services, and Technology Services, to mid-market, Federal & enterprise partners. MCI now employs 10,000+ talented individuals with 150+ diverse North American client partners across the following MCI brands: MCI BPO, MCI BPOaaS, MarketForce, GravisApps, Gravis Marketing, MarchEast, Mass Markets, MCI Federal Services (MFS), OnBrand24, The Sydney Call Center, Valor Intelligent Processing (VIP), BYC Aqua, EastWest BPO, TeleTechnology, and Vinculum.

POSITION OVERVIEW

MCI is one of the fastest-growing tech-enabled business services companies in the USA, with a strong call center footprint and operations that extend across multiple countries. We deliver Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) cloud technology solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, government, education, telecom, technology e-commerce, and financial services. Our contact centers are powered by both on-site and remote agents, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance customer journeys, drive scalability and reduce costs.


At MCI we are committed to fostering an environment where professionals can build meaningful careers, access continuous learning and development opportunities and contribute to the success of a globally expanding, industry-leading organization.

We are seeking an experienced BPO Insurance Licensing Director to support Property and Casualty business process outsourcing accounts. In this role, your primary responsibility will be working with licensing specialists in managing the licensing and registration of new and existing insurance professionals.


In this role, you will oversee representative terminations, exam windows, insurance appointments and processing maintenance requests for existing agents. The duties required include ensuring compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies. In addition, candidates for this role should be highly organized, display a high degree of ownership, and possess a strong work ethic.


To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

-

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Licensing directors oversee the P&C licensing requirements and maintenance of new and existing agents. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for the client, the MCI operations, and the shared services team.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Work with specialists and managers to assist agents in obtaining their insurance licenses.
  • Communicate requirements with internal teams and follow up when necessary
  • Ensure fingerprint requirements are followed
  • Verify applicants' forms are completed accurately
  • When needed, communicate with state regulators to inquire about state-specific requirements and/or the status of state registrations.
  • Manages licensing fees and ensures waiver processes are followed correctly.
  • Ensures the processing and completion of registered individuals' terminations are done on time
  • Assist specialists and managers in ensuring appropriate exams are taken, and the results are recorded.
  • Verifies data in various computer systems for representatives, advisors, and employees, including change requests for addresses, contracts, etc. up to date
  • Ensure annual renewal and terminations of registration are in compliance
  • Answers securities and advisory questions from advisors, support staff, and employees
  • Manages the onboarding of registered employees
  • All other duties as assigned
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

WONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION?

All positive, and driven applicants are encouraged to apply. The Ideal candidates for this position are highly motivated and dedicated and should possess the below qualities:
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred; a high school diploma (or equivalent) in combination with significant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • 8 years of securities, insurance, or other related work experience
  • High-level knowledge and experience in the management of large-scale licensing requirements
  • Professional designation (CPCU/CIC/AAI/CISR) preferred
  • Able to analyze information and determine appropriate action
  • Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Skilled in effective verbal and written communications
  • Ability to be at work on a regular and predictable basis
  • Effectively communicate courteously and professionally with customers, co-workers, and various business contacts in person, via telephone, and/or by email.
  • Function as a team player
  • Able to maintain high concentration and focus
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks
  • Advanced attention to detail
  • Ability to resolve problems and make rule-based decisions
  • Skill in operating personal computers and various software packages (i.e., Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All MCI Locations
  • Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.
Subject to the program and location of the position
  • Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint. Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.
  • Must be willing to submit to drug screening. Job offers are contingent on drug screening results.
COMPENSATION DETAILS

WANT AN EMPLOYER THAT VALUES YOUR CONTRIBUTION?

At MCI, we believe that your hard work deserves recognition and reward. Our compensation and benefits packages are designed to be competitive and to grow with you over time. Starting compensation is based on experience, and we offer a variety of benefits and incentives to support and reward our team members.

What You Can Expect from MCI:

We understand the importance of balance and support, which is why we offer a variety of benefits and incentives that go beyond a paycheck. Our team members enjoy:
  • Paid Time Off: Earn PTO and paid holidays to take the time you need.
  • Incentives & Rewards: Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly contests that include cash bonuses and prizes ranging from electronics to dream vacations and sometimes even cars!
  • Health Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days of employment, and all employees have access to MEC medical plans after just 30 days. Benefit options vary by location.
  • Retirement Savings: Secure your future with retirement savings programs, where available.
  • Disability Insurance: Short-term disability coverage is available to help protect you during unexpected challenges.
  • Life Insurance: Access life insurance options to safeguard your loved ones.
  • Supplemental Insurance: Accident and critical illness insurance
  • Career Growth: With a focus on internal promotions, employees enjoy significant advancement opportunities.
  • Paid Training: Learn new skills while earning a paycheck.
  • Fun, Engaging Work Environment: Enjoy a team-oriented culture that fosters collaboration and engagement.
  • Casual Dress Code: Be comfortable while you work.

Compensation & Benefits that Fit Your Life

MCI takes pride in tailoring our offerings to fit the needs of our diverse team across subsidiaries and locations. While specific benefits and incentives may vary by geography, the core of our commitment remains the same: rewarding effort, providing growth opportunities, and creating an environment where every employee feels valued.

If you're ready to join a company that recognizes your contributions and supports your growth, MCI is the place for you. Apply today!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.

DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY

At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity benefits our employees, company, customers, and community. All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees are responsible for fulfilling MCI's commitment to a diverse and equal-opportunity work environment.

MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. MCI will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.

MCI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, MCI's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where an employee works.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.
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