WHO WE ARE
IMT is proud of our heritage and will never forget where our roots are firmly planted. Locally run from its office in West Des Moines, Iowa, IMT has been a Midwest company since it was founded in Wadena, Iowa in 1884. That’s over 140 years!
Today, IMT continues to offer a strong line of personal and commercial insurance products for which it has always been known, along with exceptional service for a competitive price. Our products are offered through Independent Agents throughout a six-state territory – Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
RATING ASSOCIATE
IMT Insurance is hiring for a Rating Associate to work within a team to process commercial lines new business, quotations, renewals, amendments and cancellations. IMT is looking for an individual who possesses strong interpersonal skills and communicates effectively with internal and external customers. The ideal applicant must be driven, eager to learn through continuous learning opportunities, and have excellent customer service skills to adhere to our agents’ needs and the department’s customer service standards. If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, apply online today!
A DAY IN THE LIFE
- Provide professional customer service to internal and external customers.
- Responsible for telephone and written communication to clarify information needed to process items correctly.
- Process all types of transactions for all commercial lines of business, including renewals, amendments, cancellations, new business, quotations and any other transactions.
- Orders reports and obtains information as determined by underwriting staff, such as loss control reports and motor vehicle reports.
- Provides general support to the underwriting staff with miscellaneous duties such as sending correspondence to the agent, assist with obtaining needed information, and maintaining file organization.
- Responsible for correspondence as needed.
- Work under general supervision, a limited degree of creativity and latitude is required.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Detail oriented including ability to concentrate on work activities (e.g., keying and proofing).
- Possesses strong organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills.
- Basic knowledge of underwriting terminology.
- Good written and verbal communication skills with strong customer service skills and phone etiquette required.
- Ability to use computerized rating and policy issuance systems, Microsoft Office Products and function in a personal computer network environment.
- Ability to problem solve and use critical thinking skills to analyze and make decisions on complex situations.
- A high school diploma or equivalency is needed to perform normal functions.
BENEFITS & PERKS
IMT Insurance is committed to our employees and their families. When you work for IMT, you earn far more than just a paycheck. The IMT office was new in 2018 and offers a fitness room, game room and a variety of collaboration areas. This position includes a hybrid work arrangement, learning and development opportunities and more! Below is a list of what IMT offers our employees:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Life & A D & D insurance, 401K retirement savings accounts, spending accounts, long and short-term disability, profit share, paid vacation & sick time, employee assistant program and additional voluntary benefits.
The salary range for this position is $38,000.00 - $47,000.00
Starting salary will depend on level of experience
This position is not eligible for tips or commission but may be eligible for additional bonuses
WHAT DEFINES US
Our vision is to provide peace of mind in the moments that matter.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Our agents and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. Our goal is to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it makes our team stronger. If you share our values and our passion for creating a Worry Free life for others, we want to talk to you!
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong customer service skills and phone etiquette
- Attention to detail, including keying and proofreading
- Organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
- Basic knowledge of underwriting terminology
- Ability to use computerized rating and policy issuance systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work in a personal computer network environment
- Problem-solving, critical-thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills
What We Do
IMT is proud of our heritage and will never forget where our roots are firmly planted. Locally run from its home office in West Des Moines, Iowa, IMT has been a Midwest company since it was founded in Wadena, Iowa in 1884. That’s more than 140 years! Social Media Guidelines: imtmarketing.info/socialmediaguidelines Today, IMT continues to offer the strong line of personal and commercial insurance products for which it has always been known, along with exceptional service for a competitive price. Our products are offered through Independent Agency locations throughout our six-state territory – Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. While we are proud of our past, we are also proactively planning for the future. We are an insurance company advanced in automation and have won awards for our innovative technology.
