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VPI

Veterinary Pet Insurance


VPI has a great opportunity for a full-time Compliance Analyst to join our team.  Our Corporate office is in Brea, North Orange County.

Summary:

Assist in developing and applying the company’s overall corporate compliance program.  Develop and apply policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.  Participate in audits and surveys to monitor compliance.  Evaluate organizational practices and procedures.  Coordinate organizational compliance initiatives.  Assist in developing and implementing company-wide training programs on compliance issues.  Review and analyze state insurance department regulations.  Review operating department practices, procedures, and publications to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.  Analyze statutes and regulations as they apply to overall compliance. Adjuster

Develop or assist in preparing new or revised policy forms to ensure compliance with statute or regulation, or as directed by management.  Submit forms to and negotiate with the state insurance departments; modify submitted forms as necessary.  Review, analyze and communicate notice of new laws and regulations as appropriate. Design follow-up system to track filings.

Receive, log and track all complaints submitted by third parties (BBB, DOI, legal, etc.) Enter all complaints into data base, research those relating to claim adjustment, and respond to third party complaints.   Review, evaluate and coordinate defense of small claims litigation which may include managing outside defense counsel.  Appear on behalf of the Company in court as needed. Maintain follow up system to track all complaints.

Review and process agent appointments, terminations and license applications as well as licensing for adjusters and corporate entities to ensure compliance with state licensing and appointment requirements.  Corresponds with all state insurance departments to renew all outstanding state licenses as well as any reinstatements.  Researches and advises Producers and Adjusters of the state requirements and/or changes in procedures.  May be given responsibility for providing training to equip/enable Producers or Adjusters to maintain required continuing education hours.  Design follow up system and tracks all licensing.

Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Formulates, compiles, prepares and files all new or revised product policy forms, and continually works with all 50 state insurance departments to gain approval. (30%)
  • Formulates, develops and continually makes independent decisions about the application of approved policies and procedures to ensure that all departments at VPI are in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. (30%)
  • Receives, researches, and analyzes complaints; then independently prepares complete, detailed responses to the complainant and the third party entity requesting the information. (20%)

All Duties & Responsibilities listed below comprise 20% of time spent performing this job:

  • Logs and tracks all complaints through the completion stage.
  • Travels to various states to represent the company in legal actions or assist/manage the appointed legal counsel.
  • Independently works with the State Departments of Insurance for all department audits.
  • Independently formulates and decides on internal audits – then works with company departments to schedule and execute regular internal audits.
  • Reviews and analyzes policies being considered for potential cancellation, then makes independent decisions that determine appropriate actions to be taken and implements those actions.
  • Investigates, researches, and prepares files for submission to the various agencies as required for further investigation of insurance fraud. 
  • Investigates and analyzes disputed claims and independently responds to the policy holder about the decision that was made.
  • Researches and independently responds to inquiries from veterinarians regarding the administration of the policy in relation to medical questions. 
  • Instructs and provides on-going information internally to VPI departments to maintain compliance with the State Department of Insurance regulations.
  • Formulates and prepares all new and renewal licenses for producers and adjusters.
  • Researches and advises all producers and adjusters of all state licensing requirements.
  • Responsible for organizational compliance initiatives. 
  • Creates a tracking system for licensing, complaints, regulations, and filings that assists with research and analysis functions.

Qualifications Guidelines

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  Education/Experience

Required:

Four year under graduate degree desirable.  Two to three years related experience in  underwriting, claims, compliance  and/or administration. Knowledge and application of laws and regulations to related coverage forms.  Participation in professional insurance designation programs desirable (FMLI, CLU, CPCU, IIA) .  Special licensing  such as NASD or Notary required occasionally.  Familiarity with insurance laws, regulations, principles and practices necessary.  Experience with medical terminology a plus.

Language Ability

Oral and written communication skills for interaction with insurance departments, to produce written analyses and advise support areas on regulatory requirements, changes and policy forms.  Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the veterinary community.  Above average writing skills.  Ability to perform legal research using all available reference materials.  

Math

Ability to perform simple calculations including discount, interest, proportions and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to analyze regulations, legislation and  bulletins, and to evaluate and recommend solutions to compliance issues.  Ability to read, analyze and interpret common veterinary scientific,  technical and legal journals and contracts.  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.  Organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities required. 

Computer Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and internet access.  Power Point is a plus.

Physical Demands

The employee works within an office environment with moderate noise levels and temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous substances.  While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.  The employee may be expected to lift, move and carry records and documents typically weighing 20 pounds or less.  Finger dexterity is required for use of personal computer and standard office equipment. 

VPI provides competitive compensation, benefits (Includes: Medical, dental, vision, 401-k, vacation, sick, and holiday pay), and best of all, VPI is a fun place to work.

“VPI has been in business since 1980 and is the nation’s oldest, largest & most experienced licensed pet medical insurance provider offering services in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.  The company’s vision is to be “The trusted choice of America’s Pet Lovers.”  We fill that our values will guide our behavior, procedures, business decisions and relationships by emphasizing on Passion, Integrity, Respect and Courage.  Our plans offer services for dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets to receive service for thousands of medical conditions, routine vaccinations and routine care as well. 

If you have a desire to join a dynamic/growth oriented Company where you can have a rewarding career you should apply immediately.  Send your resume as an MS Word document attachment to rvaldez@petinsurance.com today.  VPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

For questions, please contact Dr. Weili Lu, Director, Center for Insurance Studies at wlu@fullerton.edu, or tel 657-278-3679

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Alliant

Fulltime Employee Needed


Employer: Brown & Brown of California

Position: Receptionist/Office Assistant

Location: Orange, CA

Hourly Wage: $12.00

Working Hours: 8-5

Job Qualification: Excellent computer skills. Strong organizational skills/customer service skills & attention to detail are critical requirements. General office duties including greeting all visitors, answering phones, process incoming/outgoing mail, maintaining office supplies and assisting all departments. The intent of this position is to get the candidate familiarized with the insurance industry and the various departments within our office to eventually roll out into a position within one of our departments.

Please e-mail resume to: nang@bbsocal.com

Contact person: Nicole Ang

For questions, please contact Dr. Weili Lu, Director, Center for Insurance Studies at wlu@fullerton.edu, or tel 657-278-3679

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weaver

Marketing Internship


Are you looking for a Fulltime job experience? If you are, then look no further!


Positions Available: Marketing internship

Hours: Flexile schedule. Office hours: 8:30-5:00

Duration: Part-time. Fall 2009. To start immediately

Location: 711 West Camino Real, Arcadia, CA 91077

Summary:

Assist with marketing for Commercial Insurance. Will be working in the San Gabriel Valley, in search of leads and new business.  Provide assistance to brokers and service team. An opportunity to learn the finer details of commercial insurance.  Will be working closely with the producer and principal. This is a paid internship.

Skills Requirements:

  • Preferably speak Mandarin, but not necessary.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Basic knowledge of Risk Management and Commercial Insurance
  • Sales skills helpful
  • Self-motivated

Minimum Qualification:  No experience necessary, we are willing to train. Must have own form of reliable transportation.

Contact: Jennifer Chui (626) 446-6161 jennifer@weaverinsurance.com

 

For questions, please contact Dr. Weili Lu, Director, Center for Insurance Studies at wlu@fullerton.edu, or tel 657-278-3679

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