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Job Summary:

The Insurance Operations Intern will support the Life Insurance New Business and Underwriting teams out of Valmark’s St. Paul, MN office. The intern will provide administrative support to the New Business team by way of setting up and reviewing new life insurance applications, and will be responsible for data management, communication with insurance companies, and other operational tasks. The intern will own various internal projects which will lead to increased exposure and knowledge across all Valmark’s business lines and within the entire financial services industry. Above all, the position will help assist all Valmark staff to deliver world class customer service by acting as an advocate on behalf of Valmark’s Member Offices and their clients.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Application Setup and Review:

Accurately enter new business into Valmark's proprietary systems so the New Business Team can begin their process
Review paperwork for errors or omissions that will need to be addressed during processing
Note any red flag items that will need to be discussed with the New Business Specialist or Underwriting team to advocate for the client

Underwriting:

Order necessary items on clients including doctor records, prescription reports, motor vehicle records, electronic inspection reports, and paramedical exams
Shop client files to a variety of insurance companies for informal review
Record informal offers for underwriting review and recommendations

Project Work:

Brainstorm ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the New Business Team
Work with manager to develop project plan from start to finish
Execute project plan and present updates to the team

Related Qualities:

Our ideal candidate has the following qualities:

Curiosity and eagerness to learn
Openness to constructive feedback
Problem solving skills
Creative thinking
Detail-oriented focus
Optimistic and positive attitude
Strong communication skills
Relationship building skills

Requirements:

Must be currently enrolled in college seeking a degree.

MUST be located in Minnesota with the ability to commute to our St. Paul location.

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