New Business Technical Analyst

Assurity is looking for enthusiastic, driven and collaborative people to join our team. We’re a company of vibrant and passionate people who work every day to advance our mission of helping people through difficult times – and who truly want to make a difference. As a Certified B Corporation, we have a verified commitment to our people, community and planet, and we work every day to make the world a better place. Ample opportunities for growth, a thriving culture and coworkers who care as much as you do are just the beginning. Come work with purpose. Learn more: www.assurity.com/careers **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** ======================= **80% Oversee and coordinate all system related projects, creates test plans and performs testing for New Business and Case Specialists, which includes:** ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Complete and thorough understanding of LifePRO administrative system as it relates to case submission to issuing. * Complete and thorough understanding and responsibility for Straight-through processing testing. * Creating test plans to ensure high quality and rapid regression testing. * LifePRO new product and current product enhancement testing. * All systems upgrade testing. * Acts as a liaison between IT and New Business for system and processing related issues. * Attending meetings as a representative of New Business and Case Specialist. * Identifying and creating new letters, policy pages, agent correspondence and forms. * Reviews and make necessary updates to current Global 360 letters, agent correspondence and forms. * Performs Global 360 testing and implementation of changes to Global 360 letters, agent correspondence and forms. * Identifying and assisting with implementation of process improvement changes. * Communicating correspondence changes to New Business and Case Specialists associates; and * Challenging existing processes and assumptions to design simpler, more effective solutions and improve end-to-end outcomes. **15% Process and issue new business applications which includes:** * Ordering MIB and prescription drug reports based on underwriting and product guidelines. * Obtaining and reviewing underwriting requirements for issue cases. * Communicating with agents on outstanding requirements. * Approving non-medical/simplified cases; and * Issuing policies, which includes preparing delivery forms, endorsements, amendments, beneficiary and ownership arrangements, and riders. **5% Perform other functions, which may include:** -------------------------------------------------- * Assisting with special projects and other related duties as requested. * Serving on department and/or company teams as requested; and * Assisting with and participating in team functions and events. **The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be substituted as necessary.** EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS * Four to six years’ experience in business or related field required. * Professional oral and written communication skills required. * Decision-making ability required. * Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate options and recommend solutions. * Word processing and spreadsheet software proficiency required. * Ability to independently prioritize work, manage competing responsibilities, and meet deadlines. * Attention to detail. * Ability to work independently. * Ability to type 50 words per minute is required. * Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function to this position. * Talent required in values, work intensity, achiever, positivity, resourcefulness, command, relationship-extension, and exactness. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS * Associate degree, trade school certification or equivalent in related field required. PHYSICAL AND WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS * May require work more than 40 hours a week in order to complete functions of position. * Hybrid position based in Lincoln, NE. Requires three days per week onsite and provides a hybrid schedule with two remote workdays, if desired