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Job Title: Sales Assistant/Senior Sales Assistant - San Franc

Company Name: Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company
Location: San Francisco, CA
Profession: Agent/Client Services

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Job Description:



Description



Founded in 1909, Mutual of Omaha is a solid, family-oriented company that's reliable, trustworthy, knowledgeable and caring. We are a full-service, multi-line provider of insurance and financial services products for individuals, businesses and groups throughout the United States. We are committed to providing outstanding service to our policyholders. Our commitment to customer service is the cornerstone of our vision and values.

 

Our Group Insurance Division offers thousands of companies across the country attractive, affordable benefit packages to their employees.  With flexible plan designs, a comprehensive product portfolio and an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, Mutual of Omaha helps employers manage the complex world of insurance and financial services. 

 

We are currently seeking an engaged insurance professional to join our sales team in our San Francisco, CA Group Office.  The position of Sales Assistant and/or Senior Sales Assistant has the following essential job functions:


  • Direct and control the work activities of new support personnel assigned to the office to include establishing priorities, organizing and monitoring workflow, and training 

  • Receive RFIs/RFPs from brokers, consultants and agents, provide financial information concerning prospective clients and availability of required insurance coverage, and administer service on procedural problems.

  •  Underwrite cases generally under 100 lives and quote premium rates. Deliver policies and certificates received from Home Office to the policyholder.

  • Make presentations to employer groups and policyholders on billings, claims, and enrollment procedures for various group employee programs.

  • Make periodic visits with sales or service representatives to brokers, agents, and general accounts to determine rates, benefits, contract provisions, and proposal guidelines on cases.

  • Prepare proposals, follow up with requests to ensure a timely response, and review written proposals prior to presentation. Forward to group client for review.

  • Following the close of a sale, assist in completion of Group Data Report. 

  •  Review State Insurance Department regulation changes and work directly with Home Office personnel on policy and benefit adjustments necessary for compliance.

  • Review booklets and materials received from Home Office for accuracy and assemble for delivery to policyholder.

  • Resolve billing problems with policyholders, to include collecting delinquent premium, assisting in payroll and eligibility audits for renewal

  • Coordinate processing of all requests generated during employer/government groups Open Enrollment and assist in the coordination and preparation of materials for workshops.

  • May perform office support functions such as greeting visitors, answering telephone calls and directing to appropriate person, handling invoices and petty cash, processing conversion requests, scheduling meetings and appointments, coordinating travel plans, and maintaining office files, supplies and equipment.

  • May open, screen, and distribute mail, identifying and ensuring proper disposition of correspondence requiring immediate attention.





Qualifications



This job requires a background that demonstrates the following minimum knowledge, skills, talents and traits:


  • May be a licensed agent or actively pursuing appropriate licenses

  • Knowledge and understanding of Group Operation procedures for underwriting and rating

  • Proficient personal computer skills, including a working knowledge of various software packages, and excellent typing, spelling, and grammar skills

  • Understanding of the laws governing the insurance industry

  • Effective communication, customer service, human relations, analytical and relationship management skills

  • Ability to be adaptable, flexible, meet deadlines, plan & prioritize work, take initiative, and attention to detail

  • Ability to travel and a valid driver's license


Physical Requirements for the Essential Job Functions:

(The following are the essential job functions associated with performing the job responsibilities of this position and are represented as a percentage of the work period that the activity may be performed each day.)

 

Key-boarding/Writing/Pinching - working primarily with fingers (66% or greater)

Handling - working primarily with hands such as grasping, turning, sorting (34%-66%)

Static reaching - working with elbows away from body (1%-33%)

Sitting (66% or greater)

Standing/Walking (1%-33%)

Bending/Stooping (1%-33%)

Talking - required use of voice (34%-66%)

Near Vision - Visual Acuity at 20 inches or less (66% or greater)

Far Vision - Visual Acuity at 20 feet or more (1%-33%)

Hearing (34%-66%)

Lifting/Carrying (1%-33%/1-32 reps per day - 10-19 pounds of force)

Pushing/Pulling (1%-33%/1-32 reps per day - 10-19 pounds of force)

 

Mutual of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer



Job


 Claims/Call Center


Primary Location


US-CA-San Francisco


Schedule


 Full-time


Shift


 Day Job


Flex Time Available?


 Yes

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