Position Summary
Note: This position will be located in either Bethlehem, PA or Pittsfield, MA. It requires in-person attendance three days per week in the office, typically Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Do you want to be part of a collaborative team? Do you want to be in a position that gives you the power and opportunity to learn more and drive your career? Is a culture where “People Count,” “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Hold Ourselves to Very High Standards” important to you? Are you skilled in a consumer-centric mindset? If so, then you may be a great fit for this CARE Specialist position accountable for delivering exceptional consumer experiences through the work that we do.
As an Individual Markets New Business Operations associate, you're at the heart of the business responsible for handling newly submitted Individual Life & Individual Disability insurance policies as well as processing policy changes and payments in compliance with regulatory and business requirements. As a member of our CARE Team, your part of a dynamic group focused on achieving team goals and identifying ways to improve the consumer experience. As a CARE Specialist, you’re highly motivated and empowered to take ownership and accountability for each consumer interaction by proactively seeking to understand the individuals behind the work, keep consumers informed during every step of handling their request, demonstrate genuine care, and actively engage with consumers to create meaningful and unexpected experiences. CARE expresses the emotion we want to generate, and it’s also an acronym for Communicate, Advocate, Respond, and Empower – the actions needed to show CARE.
The ideal candidate will be well organized with the aptitude to learn a range of straight-forward and complex tasks including new business initial review, policy issue, processing payments and policy changes for multiple lines of business, while understanding operational and fraud controls and their importance in mitigating risk and achieving business goals. It’s paramount that you can show empathy and put the customer first when handling work, contribute new ideas for positive change, and desire to stretch to build the skills needed for further job advancement and career plans.