Corporate Insurance Careers

While our sales force is a significant key to our success, there is also a dedicated team of employees in our corporate offices that help both our customers and our sales force.

If you would like an insurance career at a growing company that supports a positive environment where your accomplishments are recognized and rewarded, browse Combined Insurance jobs, and submit your information.

Combined Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. EOE/M/F/D/V

Current Job Postings

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Account Executive - Multiple Locations (Bakersfield, CA; Fresno, CA; Santa Barbara, CA, Miami, FL; Melbourne, Fl; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; and New York, NY )

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Account Executive develops relationships with businesses and organizations in order to educate management on the benefits of providing supplemental insurance products to their employees with the ultimate goal of selling Combined’s products to that employee base.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and prospect new relationships and customers
• Deepen current relationships through on-going contact and customer service
• Coordinate and manage the life cycle of a sale: prospecting, the sales presentation, managing the systems, case set-up, and enrollment
• Meet department productivity standards
• Attend required team meetings and conference calls
• Compete required training activities and programs
• Follow company policies and standards
• Accurate reporting of all completed activities/results

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Strong personal initiative; ability to work independently
• Strong communication, customer service and relationship management skills
• Ability to interact with diverse people and personalities
• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve
• Solid computer skills
• Strong organizational skills

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Successful and stable work history
• Commissioned sales experience preferred (not required)
• Knowledge of voluntary benefits preferred (not required)
• Licensed life, health and accident preferred (not required)

To submit your credentials for one of the above positions, please email your resume, along with a cover letter indicating the position desired, to worksitehiringmanager@combined.com.

Administrative Assistant - Glenview, IL

POSITION SUMMARY: Currently, we have an excellent career opportunity available as an Administrative Assistant in the Law Department of Combined Insurance Company, a part of the ACE Group of Companies.

Primary responsibilities for this position include providing clerical/secretarial functions for several attorneys with their day-to-day duties, including processing outside counsel invoices, answering telephones and taking messages, sending faxes and e-mails, typing letters, making travel arrangements, preparing and submitting expense reports and check requests, preparing meeting materials and organizing and maintaining the department's legal files, including litigation and corporate document files as well as electronic data banks.

Ideal candidates must be detail oriented, able to manage time and prioritize to accomplish a multitude of tasks, have at least 3 years secretarial experience, preferably in a legal environment, strong organizational skills along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a typing speed of 40-50 wpm is required.  Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience is preferred.

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Area Director - Los Angeles, CA

POSITION SUMMARY:The Area Director is responsible for managing and leading a team of Account Executives in a specific geographic region. The Area Director will be responsible for training and developing Account Executives, building a high performing team, as well as for growing the premium within the geography. In addition, the Area Director will work with Account Executives and clients to cultivate and develop new and existing relationships in the market.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage, develop and train Account Executives so that they achieve their production and personal developmental goals
• Recruit and field train new AEs to open markets and scratch markets to achieve hiring goal of 1 quality hire per month
• Work with Account Executives to set goals that increase Account Executive proficiency and grow team premium
• Track team results and hold team of Account Executives accountable to agreed upon sales activities and premium
• Develop and cultivate relationships with business and community leaders in the geography
• Interview prospective new hires; and make hiring decision
• Collect and report on team results
• Manage team within budget parameters
• Follow company policies and standards

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Ability to train, motivate, coach, develop, and retain a high performing team
• Highly organized; excellent time management skills
• Self motivated; high energy; demonstrated ability to lead by example
• Strong written and verbal communication, customer service and relationship management skills
• Ability to interact with diverse people and personalities
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve
• Solid computer skills
• Knowledge of basic employment regulations and policies

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Proven and successful work performance and history
• Previous role in management or leadership (minimum 1 year)
• Knowledge of voluntary benefits preferred
• Commissioned sales experience preferred (not required)
• Insurance License required

To submit your credentials for the above position, please click the Apply Now button. You will be directed to ACE USA, where you can apply online.

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Business Development Manager - Glenview, IL

POSITION SUMMARY: Currently, we have an excellent career opportunity for a Business Development Manager with Combined Insurance, part of the ACE Group of Companies.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The Business Development Manager develops relationships with insurance brokers to deliver to their clients benefit education and communication with the ultimate goal of selling Combined’s supplemental products to that client base. Duties include:

• Develop and prospect for new broker relationships and customers
• Strengthen current relationships through on-going contact and customer service
• Meet management productivity standards of $1 million GAP annually
• Attend required team meetings and conference calls
• Complete required training activities and programs
• Follow company policies and standards

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Successful and stable work history
• Strong Knowledge of voluntary benefits and worksite brokerage community
• Strong network of Worksite brokerage relationships
• Minimum 3 years of successful brokerage sales
• Strong knowledge of brokerage industry trends and competitor benchmarks
• Strong personal initiative; ability to work independently
• Strong communication, customer service and relationship management ability
• Strong organizational ability
• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Solid computer skills

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: College Degree preferred

To submit your credentials for the above position, please click the Apply Now button. You will be directed to ACE USA, where you can apply online

 

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Conservation Specialist - Chicago, IL

POSITION SUMMARY: Currently, we have an excellent career opportunity available for a Customer Service Specialist (Conservation) in the Chicago offices of Combined Insurance, part of the ACE Group of Companies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Working with customers via Inbound and Outbound calls.  Assisting customers that wish to cancel their existing insurance by reviewing benefits, products and or solving service and claims issues.  Assist in the collection of current and past due premiums.  Training is 2 weeks for outbound activities and up to 3 months for inbound activities.  Training consists of classroom, on the job and one on one coaching sessions.  Applicants must be able to obtain an Illinois producer license which company provides costs for 2 attempts.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Previous customer service or call center experience helpful
• previous experience with a predictive dialer helpful
• previous insurance, conservation very helpful
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• PC proficiency
• Bilingual skills a plus

REQUIRED EDUCATION: High school diploma. Some college helpful.

To submit your credentials for the above position, please click the Apply Now button. You will be directed to ACE USA, where you can apply online.

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Conservation Specialist - Chicago, IL

POSITION SUMMARY: Currently, we have an excellent career opportunity available for a Customer Service Specialist (Conservation) in the Chicago offices of Combined Insurance, part of the ACE Group of Companies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Working with customers via Inbound and Outbound calls.  Assisting customers that wish to cancel their existing insurance by reviewing benefits, products and or solving service and claims issues.  Assist in the collection of current and past due premiums.  Training is 2 weeks for outbound activities and up to 3 months for inbound activities.  Training consists of classroom, on the job and one on one coaching sessions.  Applicants must be able to obtain an Illinois producer license which company provides costs for 2 attempts.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Previous customer service or call center experience helpful
• previous experience with a predictive dialer helpful
• previous insurance, conservation very helpful
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• PC proficiency
• Bilingual skills a plus

REQUIRED EDUCATION: High school diploma. Some college helpful.

To submit your credentials for the above position, please click the Apply Now button. You will be directed to ACE USA, where you can apply online.

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Conservation Specialist - Chicago, IL

POSITION SUMMARY: Currently, we have an excellent career opportunity available for a Customer Service Specialist (Conservation) in the Chicago offices of Combined Insurance, part of the ACE Group of Companies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Working with customers via Inbound and Outbound calls.  Assisting customers that wish to cancel their existing insurance by reviewing benefits, products and or solving service and claims issues.  Assist in the collection of current and past due premiums.  Training is 2 weeks for outbound activities and up to 3 months for inbound activities.  Training consists of classroom, on the job and one on one coaching sessions.  Applicants must be able to obtain an Illinois producer license which company provides costs for 2 attempts.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Previous customer service or call center experience helpful
• previous experience with a predictive dialer helpful
• previous insurance, conservation very helpful
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• PC proficiency
• Bilingual skills a plus

REQUIRED EDUCATION: High school diploma. Some college helpful.

To submit your credentials for the above position, please click the Apply Now button. You will be directed to ACE USA, where you can apply online.

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Conservation Specialist - Chicago, IL

POSITION SUMMARY: Currently, we have an excellent career opportunity available for a Customer Service Specialist (Conservation) in the Chicago offices of Combined Insurance, part of the ACE Group of Companies. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Working with customers via Inbound and Outbound calls.  Assisting customers that wish to cancel their existing insurance by reviewing benefits, products and or solving service and claims issues.  Assist in the collection of current and past due premiums.  Training is 2 weeks for outbound activities and up to 3 months for inbound activities.  Training consists of classroom, on the job and one on one coaching sessions.  Applicants must be able to obtain an Illinois producer license which company provides costs for 2 attempts.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Previous customer service or call center experience helpful
• previous experience with a predictive dialer helpful
• previous insurance, conservation very helpful
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• PC proficiency
• Bilingual skills a plus

REQUIRED EDUCATION: High school diploma. Some college helpful. 

To submit your credentials for the above position, please click the Apply Now button. You will be directed to ACE USA, where you can apply online

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Executive Assistant - Glenview, IL

DESCRIPTION:
Prepare material for departmental meetings and maintain a file with agenda items.  Prepare complex PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets.  Compose routine correspondence, including e-mails, letters and reports.  Open, route, sort and prioritize the mail and maintains the calendar.  Maintain confidential files and reviews budget spreadsheets.  Schedule conferences and assignments for the Senior Sales Executive or for the staff.  Make all the travel arrangements for the Senior Sales Executive or for the staff.  Prioritize departmental work; gather information and prepares reports; and responds to mail and telephone inquires.

REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates for this position must have 3-5 years support staff experience of a senior executive and must be very proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  Candidates must also have excellent written communication skills for the purposes of drafting letters and other correspondence, as well as superb verbal communication skills.  Strong decision-making, interpersonal and problem-solving skills required.  Ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize and to maintain confidential and sensitive information also needed.

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Finance Manager - Chicago, IL

POSITION SUMMARY: Currently, we have an excellent career opportunity for a Finance Manager with Combined Insurance, part of the ACE Group of Companies.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

ACTUALS

• Preparation of Monthly Financial Expense consolidation for North America IT and CICA International countries in USD.
• Includes preparation, review, and distribution of monthly reporting package for Global IT, North America IT, and International IT.
• Preparation and review of detailed departmental breakdowns with IT area summaries.
• Work with IT Finance Director to determine necessary accruals, adjustments, and reclass journal entries for North America Application Development.

PLAN

• Assist North America Application Development Managers and the International IT Management with the finalization of the annual IT Expense Plan.
• Work with Application Development Managers to develop annual expense plan goals.
• Work with Senior IT Management at each of the UK, Australian, and Germany locations to develop annual expense plan goals.
• Control the input of all application development expense plan into the company budgeting forms and templates – checking accuracy and balancing of total expenses.
• Work with CICA Infrastructure Vice President to provide information to Ace for shared service needs. Negotiate shared service expense rates with Ace.
• Preparation of North America Application Development Capital spending plan
• Preparation of International Capital spending plan.
• Contribute to the Consolidation of Global IT Spend Plan for review and revision with Director of IT Finance.
• Work with Director of IT Finance on preparation of Global IT Spend expense Plan presentation to CIO and COO.

FORECAST

• Month/Annual expense forecasts for NA Application Development and CICA International countries
• Collect and report monthly expense variances and explanations.
• Review NA expense variances with Director of IT Finance prior to review with CIO and CFO
• Review International IT expense variances with International Managers/Director of IT Finance prior to review with CIO and COO.
• Collect and report total IT Spend with variance explanations for Application Development and International IT.
• Collect and report Direct/Charges-In/Charges-Out for all International locations.
• Work with IT Managers and International managers to improve processes to report data accurately, timely, and consistently.
• Develop consistent collection and reporting tools and schedules for North America IT and all International countries.
• Document data definitions for North America IT and International countries for management reporting.
• Prepare monthly and annual expense forecasts for IT Management including any necessary action required to manage IT costs to achieve budget.
• Provide monthly and annual Global IT Spend forecasts working with Director of IT Finance for presentation to CIO, COO, and CICA Finance area.
• Work with International IT Management at the project level to ensure expense plans are achieved.

EXPENSE MANAGEMENT

• For North America Application Development and International countries understand monthly expense variances, create forecasts, identify savings opportunities, assist in the management of operating expenses, understand and explain expense risks, timing issues, and assist in the quarterly and/or year end accrual process with the purpose of achieving the annual IT expense plan.
• Work with North America Application Development and International IT Management to document, understand and offset unusual expense variances in their respective areas.
• Line of Business IT Expense for NA Applications Development and International countries.
• Working with NA and International IT Management and CICA Corporate Accounting, create, document, and communicate IT development expense charge-out-rates for Lines of Business.
• Balance, and create presentation formats for monthly/quarterly reviews of IT expense charge-outs for each Line of Business.

PROJECT FINANCIAL TRACKING (DETAILED)

• Working with Director of IT Finance, develop, maintain and report on detailed project financial tracking.
• Determine best short and long term tracking methodology.
• Efficiently implement short term tracking factoring in possible long term tracking strategies.
• Provide reliable and timely project by project Actuals, Forecast, and Budget data for IT and Corporate Management.
• Provide reliable and timely project by project Expense, Capitalization, Amortization, and Spend data for IT and Corporate Management.
• Provide reliable and timely multi-year tracking for projects

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

• Perform financial analysis as needed to support CICA IT Management
• Prepare financial pages for presentation to Senior Management
• Ad hoc analysis as needed

INTERNATIONAL

International community point of contact for:

• Financial Reporting
• Conduit between International IT Management and CICA IT and Corporate Accounting
• Capital Spending
• Accounting and expense inquiries
• Preparation of Global IT Spend report

MISCELLANEOUS

In support of IT Finance and/or CICA Corporate Accounting:

• Create IT Finance process documentation with input from IT management.
• Working with IT Finance director develop and implement process and control improvements.
• Maintain confidential information for Director of IT Finance and Senior IT Management such as pay rates, bonus targets, and pay grades NA Applications Development and International IT personnel.
• Assist in the management and creation of IT contracts for Outside Contractors.

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Marketing Director - Sales Model IC - Latham, NY

POSITION SUMMARY: The Market Director (MD) is primarily responsible for driving overall performance of the assigned Market, in premium and policyholder growth, organizational development, in accordance with Company systems. The MD is also responsible for: managing each market to operate at full staff capacity, hiring new agents, developing Territory Managers (TMs) through regular and effective training and education initiatives; implementing and managing a new Agent training and development system ensuring a high level of initial success, and incremental growth through improved Agent tenure; implementing business standards and operational procedures in accordance with Company guidelines and expectations, and creating and an environment centered on individual achievement and team performance while providing training to develop and maintain a positive attitude philosophy throughout the Market

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Distribute internal leads to Territory Managers (TMs) and oversee TMs in lead distribution to Agents
• Receive externally generated leads, distribute to Territory Managers immediately and ensure timely contact and reporting of disposition
• Field train Agents at MD’s discretion
• Review post sales documentation received from TMs
• Collect and report market results to Divisional Office on daily, weekly basis as instructed
• Ensure customer service requests received at Market Office are handled appropriately
• Attend each territory team’s morning meeting whenever possible
• Deliver training at each territory team’s morning meeting once every 2 weeks
• Attend team check-ins at his/her discretion
• Work with appropriate sources to identify potential Agent candidates
• Perform interviews and select candidates for field demos
• Work with TMs to make final hiring decisions
• Analyze/manage performance of all territories, Agents, Account Executives and TMs
• Work with senior management to identify good/bad practices in the sales model and continuously improve the model execution in the test market
• Ensure that TMs consistently have a team of at least 4-5 Agents reporting to them
• Field train TMs and other key players

HOST THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:

• Monthly full day meeting with entire market team
• Monthly full day meeting with new Agents
• Bi-weekly full day meeting with all TMs

COMPETENCIES:

• Capacity to manage and lead a sales team
• Outstanding teambuilding skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrate sound judgment and decision making
• Ability to attract and assess talent
• Good coaching and mentorship skills
• Maintain high ethical standards
• Ability to problem solve
• Demonstrate innovation and creativity
• Ability to achieve or exceed business goals

REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful and stable work history
• Minimum of 7 years Insurance Sales/Management experience required
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Intermediate PC skills required
• College Degree preferred

To submit your credentials for the above position, please click the Apply Now button. You will be directed to ACE USA, where you can apply online.

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Marketing Director - Sales Model IC - Lexington, KY

POSITION SUMMARY: The Market Director (MD) is primarily responsible for driving overall performance of the assigned Market, in premium and policyholder growth, organizational development, in accordance with Company systems. The MD is also responsible for: managing each market to operate at full staff capacity, hiring new agents, developing Territory Managers (TMs) through regular and effective training and education initiatives; implementing and managing a new Agent training and development system ensuring a high level of initial success, and incremental growth through improved Agent tenure; implementing business standards and operational procedures in accordance with Company guidelines and expectations, and creating and an environment centered on individual achievement and team performance while providing training to develop and maintain a positive attitude philosophy throughout the Market

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Distribute internal leads to Territory Managers (TMs) and oversee TMs in lead distribution to Agents
• Receive externally generated leads, distribute to Territory Managers immediately and ensure timely contact and reporting of disposition
• Field train Agents at MD’s discretion
• Review post sales documentation received from TMs
• Collect and report market results to Divisional Office on daily, weekly basis as instructed
• Ensure customer service requests received at Market Office are handled appropriately
• Attend each territory team’s morning meeting whenever possible
• Deliver training at each territory team’s morning meeting once every 2 weeks
• Attend team check-ins at his/her discretion
• Work with appropriate sources to identify potential Agent candidates
• Perform interviews and select candidates for field demos
• Work with TMs to make final hiring decisions
• Analyze/manage performance of all territories, Agents, Account Executives and TMs
• Work with senior management to identify good/bad practices in the sales model and continuously improve the model execution in the test market
• Ensure that TMs consistently have a team of at least 4-5 Agents reporting to them
• Field train TMs and other key players

HOST THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:

• Monthly full day meeting with entire market team
• Monthly full day meeting with new Agents
• Bi-weekly full day meeting with all TMs

COMPETENCIES:

• Capacity to manage and lead a sales team
• Outstanding teambuilding skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrate sound judgment and decision making
• Ability to attract and assess talent
• Good coaching and mentorship skills
• Maintain high ethical standards
• Ability to problem solve
• Demonstrate innovation and creativity
• Ability to achieve or exceed business goals

REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful and stable work history
• Minimum of 7 years Insurance Sales/Management experience required
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Intermediate PC skills required
• College Degree preferred

To submit your credentials for the above position, please click the Apply Now button. You will be directed to ACE USA, where you can apply online.

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Project Analyst - Strategic Programs Office - Chicago, IL

OVERVIEW:

• A Project Analyst is an individual whose primary role is to support large or small projects.  Investigate business systems, analyze business processes of business enterprises, identify bottlenecks in efficient running of business processes, suggest solutions for improvement and modifications in business processes.
• Works in association with a Project Manager, Functional system experts and Technology implementation leads to align business goals of the business company with implementation of solutions, some that include IT solutions.
• Soliciting, analyzing and documenting a set of business requirements that a solution to a business problem must satisfy. In addition to requirements, analysts will solicit information and act as facilitator among various organizational groups in order to discover potential risks and gaps within the proposed solution. This may extend into a full cost-benefit analysis of potential projects in order to advise management on the project's expected value to the business. Conduct business gap analysis to plan appropriate technology implementation in alignment with business goals.
• Provides analytical and research support for larger projects.
• Provides support for tracking, reporting, and communications related to projects in Strategic Programs portfolio

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that the selected initiative clearly defines a business opportunity, outlines possible impacts and integration requirements.
• Identify solution alternatives, and provide rough scope, resource needs, and costs before the initiative is presented to the leadership team for acceptance.
• Assist business departments in evaluating, analyzing and defining business opportunities. This includes:
  • Clearly defining the business opportunity.
  • Outlining possible impacts, resource requirements, and integration requirements.
  • Identification of solution alternatives.
• Solve business requirement problems creatively, using all investigative resources available to research viable solutions. Present problems and solutions effectively in writing and/or orally before a group.
• Propose improvements to further automate processes in order to reduce time while improving accuracy.
• With assistance from senior members of the SPO Team, perform any of the following tasks/roles as described in detail in the approved format:
  • Problem definition, evaluation and risk analysis
  • Business rule definition and documentation
  • Functional requirements definition and documentation
  • Cost/Benefit analyses creation
  • Coordination and planning of user acceptance testing
  • User documentation creation
  • Pre-implementation training or communication
• Support project performance tracking, reporting, and communications with stakeholders and executive management team, as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS

• Strong critical thinking and analysis skills
• Extremely strong listening and business interviewing skills
• Ability to quickly grasp new concept
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills
• Data manipulation (extraction and analysis)

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Project Manager, Strategic Programs Office - Chicago, IL

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Leads large complex enterprise projects. Large complex projects may include responsibility for managing 3rd party strategic partners. May lead a portfolio of projects with multiple projects occurring simultaneously.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of all team members' assigned duties and responsibilities to meet the project and executive leaderships' expectations.
• Leads and/or participates in managing program and project integration, scope, time, costs and quality components.
• Communicates the status, risk and issues associated with each project component to the project team and leaders within the organization and leads the actions required (corrective or not) to ensure project outcomes are achieved.
• If appropriate, coordinate vendor and staff efforts related to project execution
• Supports all stages in the life cycle of projects, including the early stages of project definition, CBA generation and initial approval by Governance Committees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for overall coordination of large, complex projects comprised of independent cross-functional, cross-departmental teams and consultant team members assigned to the project, ensuring timely delivery of project and all deliverables.
• Assumes responsibility for vendor management activities related to the project, ensuring proper selection, contract development and contract administration for partners contracted for project/program.
• Conduct project portfolio modeling and analysis. Conduct scenario planning and analysis to justify the selection and relative risks involved in the project.
• Leads activities required to maintain and complete all project documentation. Obtains appropriate level of approval for all project documentation assigned to ensure appropriate understanding of expectations among all stakeholders.
• Communicates project status to team and business owners throughout the duration of the assignment and post implementation to make certain all impacted stakeholders have an understanding of risks, issues and activities related to the project.
• Develops project cost estimates and budgets for assigned projects and initiates cost control measures to ensure projects budgets are met.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and guidance on a continuous basis to project team members in the areas of project lifecycle, operating procedures, processes and practices.
• Monitors workload of team members and provides feedback on individual and team performance.

SPECIFIC SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• 5+ years of project management experience is required, managing projects for full life cycle, from inception to implementation.
• Undergraduate degree required.  Graduate degree desired.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques.
• Absolute Client Focus
• Problem Solving/Analytical Skills
• Business Transformation and/or Performance Improvement Skills
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Relationship Management
• Negotiation Skills

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Recruiting Assistant - Glenview, IL

POSITION SUMMARY: Currently we have an excellent career opportunity for a Recruiting Assistant with Combined Insurance, part of the ACE Group of Companies.

If you are:

• Motivated by challenges and can persevere
• Possess the ability to exceed target goals
• Passionate about people
• Willing to invest the time necessary to attain end goal
• Able to follow through on your dreams

Then we have the opportunity for you!

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for setting up recruiting seminars and interviews for field sales force
• Actively mine CareerBuilder, Monster, and other sources for potential candidates
• Heavy outbound cold calling campaigns using various recruiting scripts
• Provide other support as needed for recruiting processes
• Meet production and activity standards
• Attend required company meetings
• Complete required training activities and programs

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 1-2 years of highly evolved phone skills
• 1-2 years intermediate computer skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Successful and stable work history
• 1-2 years of call center experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of insurance industry (preferred)

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma – College Degree Preferred

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Staff Actuary - Glenview, IL

POSITION SUMMARY:  Currently, we have an excellent career opportunity for a Staff Actuary with Combined Insurance, part of the ACE Group of Companies.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:  Assist in analyzing financial statements, assist in the preparation of quarterly financials, producing quarterly analysis and projections.

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: Excel, Access, Actuarial Mathematics, knowledge of reserving/modeling principals, Canadian local valuation a plus, Axis knowledge a plus.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  Bachelor’s Degree, ASA designation, 6 years of insurance financial reporting.

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Sr. Staff Recruiter - Glenview, IL

POSITION SUMMARY:  
Currently, we have an excellent career opportunity for a Senior Staff Recruiter with Combined Insurance, part of the ACE Group of Companies.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Developing and implementing recruiting and selection strategies. While Internet recruitment will be used as one source of qualified candidates, it will be mandatory to develop other sources of applicants to be successful.
• Represent the Company at job fairs and other recruiting events
• Researching, identifying, and establishing business relationships with recruiting sources in local communities
• Preparing recruiting reports and identifying recruiting trends, sources, etc.
• Analyzing results of recruiting strategies.
• Performing telephone screens of candidates for employment.
• Referring candidates to hiring managers for interviews and following-up with hiring manager on applicant status.  
• Conducting one-on-one interviews as needed.
• Perform on-boarding activities as deemed necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:  Must possess 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably in the insurance industry.  Computer literacy (Microsoft Office) required; knowledge of applicant tracking database preferred.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:  Bachelor's degree in HR Management or business related field, or equivalent work experience, required.

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Underwriter - Chicago, IL

POSITION SUMMARY: Currently, we have an excellent career opportunity for an Underwriter with Combined Insurance, part of the ACE Group of Companies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Disability underwriter reviews application submitted and all pertinent data related to the applicant which includes prior applications submitted, claim history, medical conditions, income and occupation requirements.  All applications and supporting documents are contained in an image repository and processed through an imaging workflow environment.
The underwriting process includes correcting application error challenges, communicating with the agent and/or policyholder as required.  Perform necessary system transactions and request any additional information required to evaluate the risk.
This position requires the ability to make decisions and perform risk analysis.

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Typing minimum speed 25 WPM
• Microsoft Office – Basic Word and Excel
• Medical Terminology
• Risk Analysis

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Two years college or equivalent work experience.

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Centric
• Problem Solving/Analytic Skills
• Judgment
• Detail Oriented
• Risk Analysis

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Underwriting Support Specialist - Chicago, IL

POSITION SUMMARY:  Currently, we have an excellent career opportunity for a Underwriting Support Specialist with Combined Insurance, part of the ACE Group of Companies.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under limited supervision, order medical records, motor vehicle reports, and telephone interview requests with vendors using web applications.  Provide follow-up on files as required.  Place outgoing telephone calls to policy holders to interview them regarding medical information provided on their application.  Telephone scripts and medical outlines are documented and followed as directed by the Underwriter’s worksheet.  Communicate with field staff regarding status of applications or follow-up required.  Perform additional administrative duties as requested.  All functions must be performed at the established rate per hour.  Must meet department established performance and quality standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:  Typing 30-45 WPM by touch.  One to two years work experience in a customer service position.  Prefer background in insurance and basic medical terminology.  The position requires a person that is detail oriented, dependable with clear oral and written communication skills and the ability to make decisions.  This person must be comfortable working with image technology, image workflow, Windows applications and the internet.  Basic Microsoft Word, Excel experience required.  Will train the right person on Adobe Writer but prefer experience.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:  High School Diploma or equivalent

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Vendor & Control Manager - Chicago, IL

POSITION SUMMARY: Manage vendor interaction including contract management, financial and quantitative analysis, relationship management and strategic planning.   This role will manage the $2 million/yr print relationship and $1 million/yr mail/scan relationship.  These vendor relationships replace 50+ FTE’s.  In addition, monitor current billing system activities to ensure accuracy, assist in the reengineering of North American billing systems and support the Sarbanes Oxley and other control functions for billing operations and other General Financial Services areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contract Management, manage the vendor to the responsibilities outlined in the contracts and statements of work.
• Financial and Quantitative Analysis, understand and analyze vendor costs versus benefit as well as measuring the quality and timeliness of delivery of services.
• Relationship Management, working with both internal cost center managers and developing relations with the vendors to at times become the vendor advocate at internal discussions.
• Strategic planning for continually evaluating opportunities mutually beneficial to Combined and the vendor.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses as needed.
• Manage billing system flows and critical functions.
• Prepare timely reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual) billing reports.Monitor daily billing activities and interact with business units and IT on issues.
• Ensure Sarbanes Oxley and other internal control compliance.

COMPETENCIES:

• Problem Solving/Analytical Skills
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Effective Communication
• Negotiation Skills
• Customer Focused Service Orientation

SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• Proficient with systems including Microsoft Office, mainframe and billing systems.
• Requires good oral and written presentation skills with attention to detail.
• Strong client relationship skills with team focus.

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VP Worksite Administrative Services - Glenview, IL

POSITION SUMMARY: The VP, Worksite Administration is a leadership position responsible for operational and administrative support for Worksite Solutions’ products and services

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Lead the Worksite Services Department and its  key operating functions: sales support, enrollment services, new business processing, underwriting, premium collections and client service
• Coordinate day-to-day activities to achieve goals and ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of services
• Participate in client acquisition and renewal meetings
• Provide overall direction to ensure quality, time service and productivity metrics are met
• Implement processes to insure the best administrative practices are followed; support system development for improved capabilities
• Serve as liaison and worksite champion for critical functions provided by other service center departments
• Ensure effective collaboration and coordination with the field, both internal and external
• Work closely with functional partners in Actuarial, Claims, Field Financial Services, Finance and Legal departments
• Other related duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

• Critical and strategic thinking
• 10+ years of progressive management experience with insurance operations and administration, with 5+ years in a Worksite and/or Voluntary Benefits specific environment
• Proven ability to lead an organization and drive results
• Strong ability to work collaboratively and influence others
• Professional maturity with exemplary verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to establish and  maintain effective relationships
• Ability to manage projects of significant scope
• Ability to foster teamwork
• Ability to align people and resources with strategic priorities

SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with emphasis on attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management
• Advanced analytical skills
• Ability to understand financial aspect of business

KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong industry knowledge and demonstrated ability to stay informed on development and introduction of new products or services. as well as industry trends
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; masters or other advanced  degree a plus

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