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information regarding the featured searches at 952-473-0990 or
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PERSONAL LINES REGIONAL MANAGER
Growing personal lines Wisconsin division of top insurance company has
position available. This position is open due to promotion. Our client is
seeking individuals with solid background in management of field and in
office Personal Lines Underwriting and Operations staff. Appropriate
educational background will include a Bachelor's degree and any advanced
education such as CPCU, ARM and CIC. Strong agency relationship background
is very important for this position.
Responsibilities include:
1. Direct Personal Lines underwriting functions for assigned region to
achieve loss ratio, premium, retention, and service objectives.
2. Interact with agency plant to achieve agency/company business plans,
state review team (SRT) goals and objectives, and geographic strategies to
build organizational performance through agency management.
3. Communicate personal lines operational issues, policies and procedures
to direct reports, regional office, department, home office employees, and
agency plant (occasionally policyholders).
4. Prepare Personal Lines underwriting status and performance reports.
This
includes, but is not limited to, compliance with state insurance
regulatory
agencies, SRT proposals within the SRT framework, and monitoring and
communicating conditions in region of responsibility.
5. Develop and implement Personal Lines strategies through analysis of
competitor and marketplace information.
In this highly visible role, you will have an opportunity to work for a
company that subscribes to the work/life balance to their employees.
People
love working here! Don't miss this one-contact us today for a confidential
conversation!
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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Our client is a small personal lines property and casualty insurance
company born from a powerful idea supported by venture capital, matured by
the rigorous demands of success in an industry of giants, and currently
thriving in partnership with a strong private equity partner. To reach
their full potential, this company needs a strong and experienced CFO for
this Minnesota position.
The CFO position in this entrepreneurial company must have experience in
and currently possess hands on skills in all areas of accounting and
finance. This position demands the capability to play many instruments
within the accounting and financial areas, not just the ability to act as
a conductor of these finely tuned instruments.
You will be the leader of the corporation’s Financial and Accounting for
their employees and other stakeholders. These groups must perceive your
leadership skills. How many direct or dotted line reports this position
entails will be established by the CFO. This leadership position requires
not only superior intelligence, and organizational skills, but personal
skills including the ability to intensely focus, have a high level of
energy, and possess mental and physical stamina. Moral integrity is an
absolute.
You will be the executive responsible for the organization, accuracy,
consistency, timeliness, and communication of financial and operational
measurement information to all stake holders, including their Investors,
Board of Directors, rating agencies, regulatory authorities, and other
members of the public. Direct involvement in helping to design processes
to meet world class standards is expected, and design and implementation
knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley, Enterprise Risk Management is
required.
This position will lead the administrative, financial and accounting
elements of the Board of Director meetings. Experience with the technical
and communication aspects of board of director meetings is important.
Specific knowledge of agenda setting, rules of procedure and conduct,
support material selection and production, and BOD meeting directional
capabilities are important.
The CFO will have a key role in the planning process. Superior strategic
planning and operational planning skills must be accompanied by fluidity
in spread sheets and key modeling skills. General knowledge of
operational processes must be accompanied by the ability to design and
implement appropriate process measurements, and other leading indicator
measurements, as well as the usual appropriate financial
measurements.
The CFO will be the executive responsible for the establishment of key
criteria and general management of key corporate financial related vendor
relationships such as the corporation’s banks, rating agencies and
investment services.
The position will lead the Financial and accounting aspects of the
company’s acquisition strategy. Experience with M&A must be accompanied
by the ability to analyze other company financials, develop appropriate
purchase scenarios, help negotiate and edit purchase or partner documents,
and work directly with both legal and private equity
participants.
Requirements:
Experience from a Property/Casualty insurance background is highly
preferred. Must have a solid background with leading a finance
organization: M&A, Debt Documents, Transaction documents, Yellow Book,
Portfolio Management, Rating agencies such as AM Best. Other experience
includes strong leadership, Strategic Planning, M&A Integration, Modeling,
Budget, Board Operational, Board Financial, Investor Relations and
Accounting GAAP. Typical educational background will include BS in
Accounting, advanced education is a plus and CPA.
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PREMIUM AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
Growing Twin Cities organization providing workers compensation services
to insurance companies and self insureds has newly created position! Will
relocate qualified candidates to the Twin Cities.
Responsibilities:
Perform audits of insurance companies and self insureds at their place of
business and through analysis of insured completed self-audits. Determine
the adequacy and accuracy of financial data and reporting as it relates to
workers compensation premium. Create detailed audit reports documenting
field audits.
Participate in the process of annual adjustments, renewals, and experience
modification factor calculations. Ensure the accurate and timely billing
of premiums and follow-up on accounts receivable. Review of the premium
system on an ongoing basis to recommend system changes and enhancements.
Serve as a technical insurance resource for clients and staff. Review and
recommend updates to company web and system contents. Serve as a backup
resource for reimbursement and accounts payable check signing and for
miscellaneous treasury functions. Travel required.
Desired skills:
Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field. Four years
experience performing Workers Compensation premium audits or auditing
insurance companies. Knowledge of insurance premium auditing, accounting,
and organizational practices Experience and comfort working with computer-
generated data. Good organizational, verbal and written communication
skills. Require the ability to make decisions and act upon them.
Benefits:
Our fine client offers a competitive benefit package which includes health
insurance, 401(k) plan, a defined benefit pension plan, flex spending
plans, life insurance, and more.
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CHIEF ACTUARY
Reporting to the CFO/VP, Product Development, you will enjoy helping this
company in their quest to transform the Life Insurance business. If you
are excited about the prospect of working for a company that is unique and
innovative and would like to be part of the team to make it happen, don’t
miss this interview. You will have the chance to use all your skills and
ideas to help make Life Insurance more meaningful in people’s daily
lives.
If you are happy with business as usual, this is not for you. If
reinventing the Life insurance business is exciting to you, contact Connie
Moore, CPC for a confidential conversation! 952-473-0990
conniemoore@camoore.net.
This position is located in a highly desirable Southeastern
location.
Position Summary: This position is responsible for the creation, design
and definition of life insurance products, financial reporting, modeling
and asset/liability management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Design, review and help administer life insurance plans,
determining financial soundness, calculating premiums, determining reserve
requirements
• Collaborate with marketing and senior management to develop new
life insurance products and services
• Coordinate, prepare and perform actuarial analyses to assist in
the development of pricing strategies and financial forecasts
• Interpret, prepare and present key actuarial information to advise
Senior Management
• Provide guidance and advice regarding technical actuarial issues
such as pricing rates, modeling methodology, and reserving
principles
• Influence, recommend and implement actuarial policy or processes
and develop alternative solutions
• Explain complex technical matters to company executives,
government officials, shareholders, policyholders, or the public
• Anticipate and identify problems and create new or modify existing
systems for solving business problems
• Monitor industry and company regulations and guidelines and ensure
compliance (e.g., Principles-based reserving, international accounting
standards, fair value accounting)
Qualifications:
• This position requires a FSA designation – Fellow of Society of
Actuaries
• 10 years of Life Insurance experience (pricing, product
development, and reserve forecasting)
• Bachelor’s degree in a mathematical discipline
• Exceptional communication, problem solving, and analytical
skills
• Excellent knowledge of regulatory environment and compliance
issues
• Knowledge of actuarial systems
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the
following skills and competencies to perform the essential functions of
this position:
• Analytical – the individual synthesizes complex or diverse
information and understands the implications of new information for both
current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Complex Problem Solving – the individual identifies complex
problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options
and implement solutions.
• Critical Thinking – the individual uses logic and reasoning to
identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Mathematical Reasoning – the individual demonstrates the ability
to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a
problem.
• Communication – the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in
positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills
and conducts meetings.
• Management Skills – the individual includes staff in planning,
decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; makes self
available to staff, provides regular performance feedback, and develops
subordinates’ skills and encourages growth
• Quality Management – the individual looks for ways to improve and
promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Judgment –the individual displays willingness to make decisions,
exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions
• Planning and Organization – the individual prioritizes and plans
work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action
plans
• Entrepreneurial – the individual is equally willing and competent
to do the work as well as supervise or manage it
• Innovative – the individual seeks creative solutions and
demonstrates the ability to think “outside the box”
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WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS ANALYST
The Position:
In this role, you will handle Minnesota and South Dakota Workers
Compensation files to conclusion. Must have experience as Workers
Compensation Claims Representative in an insurance company or TPA. We are
seeking an individual with solid communication skills, a positive attitude
and a desire to grow with a very strong company. Included in your client
list will be some very large and important companies that require
dedicated customer service. You will be responsible for some outside
claims reviews. Ideal educational background will include a BS degree or
equivalent experience, and any continuing education in insurance such as
CPCU, ARM, desired.
Specific Responsibilities:
In this position, you will maintain accountability for all assigned claims
until disposition is reached, unless circumstances require special
treatment of the claim. Provide accurate and timely information to all
customers concerning claim status and other claim inquiries. Perform
service calls on policyholders and agencies. Document all activity on
assigned claims and assist in the control of independent vendors. Conduct
and coordinate loss investigation on all assigned claims, to include
large, complex claims. Negotiate the settlement of claims within file
authority. Recommend further action on claims exceeding authority limits.
Review reserves and recommend changes where necessary.
Participate in arbitration, mediation and other ADR programs. Provide
claim support during catastrophes. Guide and assist in the development of
peers/claims personnel. Improve processes within the Company to increase
the level and quality of service provided to customers.
Company Profile:
Our client is a regional property and casualty insurance provider,
operating exclusively through the independent agency system and offering a
complete line of property and casualty insurance products for homes, autos
and businesses. This company consistently receives high ratings from A.M.
Best. They are known for their financial strength, quality products,
superior claims service, and strong agency partnerships.
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SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Well established, growing financial services organization is adding to
their sales staff. This is a Twin Cities position –seeking local
candidates.
This fine firm has built a solid reputation by developing relationships
and advising clients regarding insurance, employee benefits and investment
needs for more than 40 years. This sales opportunity is ideal for the
ambitious person with a record of successful achievement in either group
benefits or 401k sales. You will be part of a very cohesive, professional,
and experienced team. A base salary plus incentive, top benefit package
and expenses are offered. Supported by top client service and technical
staff, you will call on business owners and executives, and assess their
needs for group insurance or 401k products, depending upon your area of
expertise. You will make recommendations in the best interest of your
client, offering a complete and competitive array of products. Open due to
promotion!
Don’t miss this-contact Connie Moore, CPC for immediate consideration.
All inquiries will be handled in complete confidence.
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MARKETING/UNDERWRITER
Growing division of Fortune 100 company has opening in the Twin Cities.
Our client seeks an experienced, skilled Commercial Lines Underwriter with
strong interpersonal skills to work with Twin Cities Independent Agencies.
You will work from your fully equipped home office, calling on agents,
working with them to produce business, and underwrite the business with
the help of an Assistant Underwriter. A very competitive compensation
package, bonus opportunity, top benefit package, and business expense
program are all included. Desire candidates from the Twin Cities area.
Your territory will include an occasional trip to Rochester, Duluth, and
other outlying areas. Our fine client has two positions opening, and is
adding to staff.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Within delegated authority levels and company guidelines, accepts,
rejects or modifies new and renewal business for all commercial lines to
ensure a profitable commercial book of business. Prices business
according to company underwriting and pricing guidelines within individual
underwriting authority limits, and ensures standards for timeliness are
met.
2. Markets company products through agent contacts to achieve company
growth and profitability targets. Develops on-going relationships with
agents, monitors agency growth, profitability and quality of submissions,
and keeps agent up-to-date with underwriting and/or product
changes.
3. Is assigned to handle, and manages the most complex books of
business to maximize profitability and growth. Reviews loss activity
(frequency, severity) for each agent in assigned territory. Considers mix
of business, loss ratios by line of business, fit of business with company
guidelines.
4. Acquires reinsurance as needed. Contacts facultative reinsurers
and negotiates according to company standards for larger risks by
contacting reinsurers with the best price and coverage within delegated
authority limits.
5. Promotes the company's public image by actively seeking out
opportunities to speak to insurance-related groups, driver’s education
classes, etc. and by networking within the insurance community to keep
abreast of changes in the industry.
6. Trains, coaches, and serves as technical resource to other
underwriters and associate underwriters. Trains new agencies and
instructs new agents on company products, processes, underwriting policies
and standards, etc.
7. May perform rating and other support functions as needed.
Training and Experience:
EDUCATION: BA/BS degree or equivalent
EXPERIENCE: 5 or more years of direct underwriting experience. In-depth
knowledge of all commercial lines products is needed.
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SENIOR UNDERWRITER
Responsibilities:
Sr. Underwriter responsibilities include evaluation and selecting life and
disability risks, making underwriting decisions that meet mortality
expectations, and exceeding departmental service standards. You will be
responsible for developing and enhancing relationships with our field
force.
Qualifications:
Successful candidates will be results-oriented, confident, experienced
life underwriters and a minimum of 3-5 years experience, possess current
medical knowledge, and impaired risk expertise. You must have excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; excellent
analytical, problem solving and organizational skills; strong decision
making skills; and the ability to work well with a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience with individual Life/DI insurance, field training and
field visits. Coaching on field underwriting skills, tool usage,
relationship building. Retention up to $1,500,000 for Life and $5,000 for
DI. College degree preferred and industry course work such as LOMA, ALU,
CLU, etc.
Relocation assistance is available
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BUSINESS INSURANCE PLANNERS
Prestigious Twin Cities Financial Services industry is expanding a sales
center and seeks ambitious individuals with background
in sales/service of commercial lines insurance for small business. This
is a ground floor opportunity and there will be much potential for career
growth. Perhaps your background is as an Account Executive, Client
Services Representative or maybe you have been a Producer and do not want
to bang on doors to get new customers. You are energetic and
enthusiastic. You enjoy working with existing clients and educating them
on the best programs for their business insurance needs. Property/Casualty
Insurance License required. Strong preference for Bi-lingual Spanish
language skills.
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LIFE INSURANCE UNDERWRITING PROFESSIONALS
Major Twin Cities insurance organization has several positions open, for
varying levels of experience in individual life underwriting.
Underwriters, Underwriting Consultants, and Underwriting Managers are
needed. This Fortune 500 company offers the very latest in technology,
top benefits and advancement opportunity.
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CONTACT CONNIE MOORE FOR MORE DETAIL AT 952.473.0990 OR
CONNIEMOORE@CAMOORE.NET!
I LOOK FORWARD TO OUR CONVERSATION!!
Featured Searches Updated 1/29/2008
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