What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensing & Commissions Manager position at Physicians Mutual?
The Physicians Mutual Licensing & Commissions Division is adding to their team!
As the Manager for Licensing & Commissions division this role serves as a representative of the Licensing & Commissions division, overseeing the definition of system requirements, testing, implementation, and maintenance for both new and existing business blocks, as well as system enhancements.
What You’ll Do in This Role…
- Guides and mentors’ staff to consistently surpass performance standards and deliver exceptional service to customers.
- Manages the processing of all commission transactions across product lines and distribution channels, coordinating payment through the Payroll Administrator or Accounting Department.
- Coordinates implementation of changes for all systems impacting agent organization and pay.
- Works closely with relevant departments to plan and execute projects in accordance with corporate and departmental business plan strategies.
- Manages and coach staff to exceed performance standards for their customers.
- Oversees employee records management, leads recruitment efforts, conducts performance appraisals, and implements disciplinary measures as necessary.
- Contributes valuable insights and recommendations to the development and finalization of the operating budget.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or similar field is required.
- 5 years’ experience in the insurance industry is required.
- 4 years’ Supervisory experience is required.
- Strong working knowledge of insurance company principles, products and operations with emphasis on commissions and agent licensing is required.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and Word with exposure to Tableau reporting, NIPR Producer Database, Vertafore PLM or other similar software experience is required.
- Technical understanding and familiarity with Agile methodologies is required.
About us:
Health. Life. Retirement. The Physicians Mutual family empowers people from all walks of life to enjoy the financial security they deserve. That’s what Insurance for all of us® is about.
The Physicians Mutual family includes Physicians Mutual Insurance Company and Physicians Life Insurance Company. Physicians Mutual Insurance Company offers reliable dental and supplemental health insurance (and now, pet insurance!). Physicians Life Insurance Company provides important Medicare Supplement and life insurance coverage. The company additionally offers coverage for funeral pre-planning to help meet the growing needs of funeral home owners and the families they serve.
Since our start in 1902, our dedication to delivering on our promise has helped make us one of the nation’s leading health and life insurance providers. In fact, we are rated in the top 1% of insurance companies. We consistently maintain some of the highest financial strength ratings in the nation from independent insurance analysts, including A.M. Best Company and Weiss Ratings, ensuring we’ll be there for our policyowners and our employees far into the future. But the achievement we’re most proud of? We have a 95% customer approval rating — a true sign of a company dedicated to embodying its vision.
