Contract Change Specialist

Contract Change Specialist

Addison, TX; Montpelier, VT

Come join one of America's fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

The primary responsibility for this position is to provide quality after-issue servicing of life insurance and annuity products. This includes processing changes to life policies and annuities based on the contractual rights indicated within the policy and product specifications, in a timely and accurate manner; to communicate with field associates and home office associates in order to process changes in compliance with both company and state regulations.

The incumbent will work with a wide variety of individuals, including producers, policy owners and field associates, as well as coordinate work with several home office business units including, but not limited to, New Business, Underwriting, Replacements, Inbound and Outbound Payment Centers, Contract & Licensing, Title and Claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze requests from policy owners or field associates for availability; involves reviewing product specifications, contractual language, old rates books and agent guides, etc.
• Review for completeness of requirements received and communicate any missing requirements to agent or policy owner
• Order underwriting requirements such as but not limited to medical exams, RX reports, MIB, Motor vehicle reports and any other requirements the underwriter requests,
• Prompt and efficient processing of submitted transactions within designated time frame
• Perform final review of policy change, calculate changes to premiums and commissions, preparation of documentation of all reviews
• Process changes to policies by inputting updated information into our administrative systems, including the traditional life, disability and vantage systems; issues new policies on the new business system and makes appropriate changes to many supporting systems to complete the actual changes to the policy
• Maintain quality work and perform quality checks of new or changed policy and mails out appropriate forms and documentation directly to agent and/or policy owner
• Complete updates of systems and files all documentation in permanent, imaged application; performs follow-up as needed and appropriate
• Actively involved with the SEC, FINRA and state audits; also involved with transactional audits that occur annually
• Determine if grace period and/or lapse notifications should be sent to policyholders for individual policies
• Perform other duties related to servicing and maintaining Inforce Policies

Job Requirements

• High School diploma
• Strong math skills preferred
• Thorough and observant, with an eye for detail
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Maintain confidentiality
• Organized and Driven
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to meet established deadlines; must be able to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; strong interpersonal skills a must
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Strong problem solving skills
• Conscientious and responsible
• LOMA course completion required within first year on the job (FLMI Level 1 Course 280 & 290); strongly encouraged to obtain LOMA designations ACA and ALMI
• A strong work ethic and a demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of accuracy

Benefits

• Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family's specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!

Base Pay Range. The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additional Compensation and Benefits. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life's discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.

Hourly Pay Range

$20 - $30 USD

National Life Insurance Company