Commission Specialist
Ash Brokerage
Fort Wayne, IN
About Ash Brokerage
For more than 50 years, Ash Brokerage has been dedicated to impacting lives. We were founded on the power of relationships, and that still drives our culture today. Our team of 400 is the same servicecentered culture as we were in 1971.
Ash Brokerage works with financial professionals to help find, understand and process insurance and retirement solutions to protect clients in every stage of life. As part of the Integrity Marketing family, we help people protect their health and wealth for the good days ahead and make the most of what life brings.
On the Commissions Team, we review statements of commissions paid to Ash Brokerage to determine if overrides should be paid. We work with large amounts of data that we review with an eye for detail and accuracy. We identify incorrect information, are curious as to why the error occurred, and will work until it’s corrected. We think outside the box when needed and will call carriers or other departments to determine a solution if the situation requires, never hesitating to take an extra step to fix an issue.
Job Summary
A Commissions Specialist reviews statements of commissions paid to Ash Brokerage to determine if overrides should be paid on individual cases. The Commissions Specialist also resolves discrepancies, determines the amount(s) to be paid according to agreement, creates a Statement of Account for each payee to initiate payment of override, serves as commission subject-matter expert and sustains continuous focus on improvement of processes and services.
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform line-item review of statements of commissions paid to Ash Brokerage for specified companies. \Access agency management system and other manual and automated records to determine if override is due. Based on the carrier and the effective date of the case, determine appropriate grid from which to obtain payment detail required to calculate the various components of the override hierarchy.
Reconcile total override to be paid, against commission received by Ash Brokerage to ensure accuracy of distribution.
Perform ongoing audit of commission and override data stored in system and initiate correction of discrepancies.
Respond to producer inquiries requiring interpretation and explanation of method of commission or override calculation.
Research discrepancies and resolve issues. Serve as in-house commission expert for internal personnel.
Primary Skills & Requirements:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and contract language
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage
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
Ability to quickly grasp the concepts of using the internal agency management system
Ability to multi-task and pivot when needed
Strong attention to detail and tenacity to correct identified errors
Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college and six months to one year related experience; OR Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior experience working in a numbers-related field requiring accuracy is highly desirable.
Previous knowledge of insurance licensing is highly desirable.
Microsoft Excel and Word
Demonstrated PC literacy with ability to maneuver within multiple systems and applications
About Integrity
Integrity is one of the nation’s leading independent distributors of life, health and wealth insurance products. With a strong insurtech focus, we embrace a broad and innovative approach to serving agents and clients alike. Integrity is driven by a singular purpose: to help people protect their life, health and wealth so they can prepare for the good days ahead.
Integrity offers you the opportunity to start a career in a family-like environment that is rewarding and cutting edge. Why? Because we put our people first! At Integrity, you can start a new career path at company you’ll love, and we’ll love you back. We’re proud of the work we do and the culture we’ve built, where we celebrate your hard work and support you daily. Joining us means being part of a hyper-growth company with tons of professional opportunities for you to accelerate your career. Integrity offers our people a competitive compensation package, including benefits that make work more fun and give you and your family peace of mind.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Integrity is committed to meeting Americans wherever they are — in person, over the phone or online. Integrity’s employees support hundreds of thousands of independent agents who serve the needs of millions of clients nationwide. For more information, visit Integrity.com.
Integrity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Integrity, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.