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Job Description

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain close relationships with clients, agents and internal partners to deliver superior customer service and improve client retention.
• Research a broad range of inquiries/issues and determine potential solutions/alternatives; negotiate problem resolution. Gather data from multiple systems to interpret, troubleshoot and resolve issues. Handle more complex service issues, general administrative processes and/or key partnerships.
• Follow-up with business groups and service vendors to ensure service levels are met.
• Initiate and lead calls with agents, clients and enrollment vendors to review account details, discuss plan offerings and resolve complex service level issues.
• Identify and promote additional service opportunities to aid in the retention of inforce voluntary plans.
• Address client needs, develop action plans and consult on products, services and capabilities that add value for the client.
• Provide education to agents, employers, internal wholesalers, and regional vice presidents on product administration, systems, and portals. Make suggestions to use the system to its' fullest advantage.
• Participate as needed in cross functional initiatives as a department subject matter expert.
• Review billing discrepancy, new business, and reenrollment reports to resolve complex employee and client level issues.
• Produce and provide marketing materials for clients and agents; work directly with Marketing team as needed.
• Keep current on products and systems to educate agents and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business field or equivalent combination of education/experience
• Two years of insurance or client relationship experience
• Customer service, relationship management or research related experience in a corporate environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to address client needs and provide education
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Technical aptitude to quickly learn software applications
• Ability to work independently and leverage resources to complete assignments
• Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of voluntary insurance benefits
• Life, accident & Disability experience
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
• Ability to multitask and prioritize

Working Conditions

• Hybrid and/or Remote

*Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**

Compensation:

The salary for this position generally ranges between $62,000-$75,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. The range may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Rule 4.1.2.

Bonus Eligibility:

This position is also typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at Company Discretion.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Disclaimer:
Beware of fake job offers!

We've been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. Please note:

• We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.

• Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer-not through text or email.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan

• 401k Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Disability Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

• Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Back-Up Care Program

• PTO for Volunteer Hours

• Employee Matching Gifts Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Inclusion and Diversity Programs

• Employee Recognition Program

• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica's Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* As of December 31, 2023