EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in insurance, marketing, business or related field required. Progress towards, or completion of, industry recognized professional designations (i.e. IIA, AIU, CPCU, ARM) preferred. Combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
EXPERIENCE
Five years experience in an insurance organization with demonstrated technical knowledge with underwriting, marketing or knowledge that provides the necessary skills and abilities. Two years management or supervisory experience, or combinations of related training and experience required. Event coordination or insurance-based relations is preferred.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED
- Considerable knowledge of the workers compensation insurance industry and the independent agency system.
- Ability to interact with others to build consensus and get decisions implemented.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.
- Ability and proficiency in the use of computers and company standard software, including advanced knowledge in Excel, Access and other corporate databases.
- Ability to comprehend the consequences of various problem situations and address them, or refer them for appropriate decision-making.
- Ability to make competent, independent decisions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to perform other assignments at locations outside the office.
Must demonstrate leadership ability and team building skills to effectively supervise professional and non-professional staff and interact with all levels of management.
- Ability to work with and empower others on a collaborative basis to ensure success of unit team.
- Ability to effectively exchange information, in verbal or written form, by sharing ideas, reporting facts and other information, responding to questions and employing active listening techniques.
- Ability to effectively present budgetary and/or cost information, and respond to questions as appropriate.
- Ability to establish workflows, manages multiple projects, and meets necessary deadlines.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office setting with no unusual hazards. Limited travel is required of once or twice per quarter, with some overnight stays.
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimal skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this position description. The qualifications should not be viewed as absolute standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered with other position-related criteria.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is valued and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an "at will" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.