Contracting Specialist

Job Summary: 

The Contracting Specialist ensures insurance agents get appointed to sell an insurance carrier under Empower Brokerage through proper documentation and validation of credentials per insurance agent.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Assisting insurance agents through phone calls and/or e-mails.

• Sending contracting instructions, links, and forms.

• Reaching out to insurance agents to complete outstanding requirements.

• Updating notes in databases both internally and externally.

• Create and update insurance agent profiles

• Meet any given deadlines.

• Sending letters.

• Assists insurance agents and insurance carrier reps.

• Responds to e-mails.

• Updates insurance carriers PowerPoint instructions.

• Update internal system with term/active status.

• Attend bi-monthly and monthly company meetings.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Procurement and contract management expertise.

• Proficiency with contract management software.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Ability to make phone calls.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Empower Brokerage provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.