What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Operations Team Lead position at AMBA?
AMBA is seeking a talented Operations Team Lead to join our growing team! We are looking for someone who thrives in an agile, team-oriented environment.
About AMBA
Since 1981, AMBA has been a trusted provider of essential coverage for retired public servants nationwide. Our reach extends to diverse groups, including hardworking public employees, state retirees, educators, military personnel, trade professionals, firefighters, law enforcement, Unions, Alumni groups, Allied Healthcare, and other non-profit associations. As a full-service marketing and membership development company, we proudly offer outstanding insurance services to our vast network of 44 million members across 450 associations in all 50 states.
About the Role
The Operations Team Lead will aid the team by answering daily questions, providing ongoing developmental training to team members, encouraging self-directed research, and providing team motivation to meet departmental goals.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, spending accounts, and other voluntary benefits
- Annual Bonus Program
- Corporate 401k Matching
- Generous time off, 10 paid company holidays, sick time off, and paid parental leave
- Community Involvement perks, including 1 paid day off each year to volunteer with a local charity of your choice and company volunteer events
- Support & development to cultivate your knowledge and continuing education to support your professional designations
- Business casual dress code
- Hybrid work arrangement
Day to Day
- Engages in interactive communication with each team member, promoting and encouraging a positive team atmosphere.
- Focuses on continuous improvement of the team, identifies the need for ongoing training, and provides recommendations to management.
- Monitors workload and file distribution to maintain required service levels.
- Handles reporting of key performance indicators and other business metrics.
- Audits and monitors employee functions to ensure the quality and timeliness of processes.
- May aid staff in reviewing applications and regulate departmental workload.
- Provides backup to the supervisor, as necessary.
- Addresses escalated requests and work pieces related to complex customer situations keeping supervisor aware of situation and providing documentation.
- Ensures that all regulatory, compliance and transparency requirements are met and complies with all internal policies and procedures.
- Creates and updates standard operating procedures for processes and systems within the department.
- May attend meetings with other departments to resolve issues and provide updates to the team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Insurance or customer service experience is required.
- High school diploma required.
- College degree or 5 years related experience preferred.
- Property & Casualty license required. If not licensed, must be able to obtain within one year of employment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Demonstrates critical thinking.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with ability to multitask.
- Detail oriented to ensure accuracy.
- Ability to lead others.
- Demonstrates problem solving skills.
- Advanced computer skills and the ability to navigate through multiple systems without assistance.
AMBA is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture, attracting top talent with shared values and forming the foundation for a great place to work.
