Associate, New Business Concierge
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
When you join New York Life, you’re joining a company that values development, career growth, collaboration, innovation, and diversity & inclusion. We want employees to feel proud about being part of a company that is committed to doing the right thing. Through various resources and programs, you can grow your career while developing personally and professionally.
Business Unit Overview:
Join Life Insurance Solutions, the engine behind New York Life's diverse life insurance and employee benefits offerings. Collaborate with experts across various disciplines to develop, manage, and strategically evolve the company's insurance portfolio. Our work directly impacts individuals and families by ensuring they have financial security and peace of mind.
Role Overview:
This position plays a vital role in assisting the Concierge Team by ensuring efficient case management and delivering exceptional service to brokers, case managers, and external partners. This includes acting as a secondary contact for brokers and Field Directors, coordinating follow-ups, gathering required documents for case submissions, and supporting the onboarding of new firms. The New Business Concierge collaborates with teams like Underwriting and Sales Support to streamline case processing, resolve NIGO issues, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, they participate in ongoing training, contribute to process improvements, and maintain high service standards to enhance operational efficiency
What You'll Do:
- Serve as a key support resource for the Concierge Team, assisting in managing cases and ensuring an exceptional service experience for brokers, case managers, and external partners.
- Act as a secondary point of contact for brokers and Field Directors, providing timely updates and addressing inquiries, escalating complex issues as needed.
- Proactively assist Concierges by coordinating follow-ups, gathering outstanding requirements, and ensuring all necessary documents are in place for case submission.
- Support the Concierge Team in onboarding new firms, introducing them to NYL’s new business processes, requirements, and best practices.
- Participate in training and professional development to expand knowledge of products, underwriting requirements, and case management best practices.
- Assist in the management of new business submissions, helping to track cases through underwriting, policy issue, and delivery to ensure smooth processing.
- Work closely with Field Directors, Underwriting, Licensing & Contracting, and Sales Support to streamline case processing and resolve outstanding requirements.
- Identify and assist in resolving not-in-good-order (NIGO) issues, ensuring applications and documentation comply with NYL and regulatory requirements.
- Help maintain workflow accuracy and service standards, ensuring timely and efficient handling of cases.
- Assist in documenting best practices and identifying process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent years of related experience
- The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of relevant customer service and administrative experience.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Proficiency in PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required, including the ability to communicate technical topics in clear, understandable language.
Training & Development
Customer Service Professionals receive on-the-job training with coaching and feedback provided to help you gain the necessary skills to be successful. On-the-job training may also include opportunities to enhance computer skills, product knowledge, or take insurance industry courses.
Hours
This is a full-time position Monday through Friday. Normal business hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with an hour for lunch. After initial training is completed, you may adjust your schedule within permitted guidelines while still working 37 ½ hours per week.
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $45,000-$65,000
Overtime eligible: Nonexempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Please note: This role requires FINRA Associated Person pre-hire fingerprinting.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Diversity Promise
We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Job Requisition ID: 91413
Nearest Major Market: Olathe
Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City
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