Licensing Analyst

Play a vital role in supporting our field force by ensuring accurate and timely life insurance and variable annuity licensing. As a Licensing Analyst, you’ll review, process, and maintain licensing documents and records for field representatives, manage license renewals, and oversee termination processing. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will help ensure compliance while supporting the success of our representatives across the organization.

Modern Woodmen of America is one of the nation’s largest fraternal benefit societies, with over $19 billion assets. As a membership organization, Modern Woodmen pairs the “member-owned” characteristic of a mutual insurance company with the “social mission” characteristic of a service organization. Modern Woodmen also unites individuals with common bonds, provides a variety of life insurance and annuity products, and forms one of the nation’s most effective volunteer networks.

Responsibilities:

• Review licensing paperwork for new field representatives, verify requirements have been met and submit applications to appropriate states.
• Maintain and update procedure manuals for all states. Communicate with state insurance departments. Stay informed of licensing changes in applicable states and inform field representatives.
• Answer questions from the field regarding licensing matters via written correspondence, telephone, fax or e-mail.
• Process all monies received for field representative licensing and renewals.
• Maintain and update computer and manual records, documents and images regarding licensing included field representatives’ licensing database.
• Process renewals when notified by state insurance departments or by home office records.
• Terminate field representative licenses as instructed by state insurance departments.
• Create, update and maintain electronic documents and images.
• Prepare reports and correspondence for department supervisor and manager.
• Assist onboarding and financing sections.

What we need:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of related professional experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences.
• Professional phone presence and commitment to providing exceptional service.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and sound decision-making skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications, including spreadsheet software and data entry systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer:

• Pay: The hourly pay for this position is $19.00. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, nor can we guarantee future sponsorship.
• Work Arrangements: This is a full-time hybrid, hourly position: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day), Monday- Friday, with flexible start time between 7 a.m.-9 a.m. Hybrid positions work at least four days in office each week. Employees beginning to work in a new hybrid role will be expected to work on-site (five days a week) during the initial training period which may be up to one year. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change at any time based on business needs.
• Stability: Modern Woodmen has been Modern Since 1883® and exists for our members. We make long-term decisions that provide stability for our employees, financial representatives, and members.
• Respect for personal time: We offer vacation, sick leave and 11 paid holidays. We value your time outside of work and offer careers that blend work and life well.
• Professional growth: Benefit from our commitment to employee development which includes educational offerings to enhance your knowledge of our industry.
• Great culture: We build strong working relationships across our organization through collaborative work and volunteer opportunities.
• A beautiful office: Enjoy a beautiful view! Our home office, located in downtown Rock Island, IL, has a lovely plaza overlooking the Mississippi River.
• On-site Café: Our employees can purchase a variety of breakfast, lunch, and beverage options at Café 1883.
• A thriving local community: Not from the Quad Cities and hesitant to consider relocation? Give it some thought. The Quad Cities offers an idyllic Midwestern lifestyle along the mighty Mississippi and consistently ranks at the top of the list for quality of life and cost of living. It is home to more than our share of artists, festivals, and fun in every season.
• Exceptional benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and financial well-being. Benefits include:
  • Company-paid retirement plan
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee Impact Bonus
  • Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance. We pay 100% of employees’ health insurance premiums and 50% of employee dependents’ premiums.
  • Group term life insurance.
  • Long-term and short-term disability.
  • Voluntary benefits: vision, flexible savings accounts (FSA), accident insurance

Modern Woodmen is an equal opportunity employer. Modern Woodmen is committed to providing a respectful environment where each person’s diverse opinions, attitudes, attributes, and feelings are respected.