Life & Health Insurance Operations Supervisor
CornerStone Staffing10 months ago
Fort Worth, TX, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking a Life & Health Insurance Operations Supervisor for a direct hire opportunity with a highly regarded financial services firm in Fort Worth. This role is ideal for a seasoned insurance operations leader who thrives in process-driven environments and excels in mentoring, coaching, and holding teams accountable to service standards. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of a high-performing insurance services team and act as the operational bridge between field advisors and insurance carriers.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee transactional processing and policy maintenance (e.g., change of agent forms, backend policy updates).
- Manage research and escalation efforts, including verifying policy status, resolving payment issues, and identifying paid-up or terminated policies.
- Provide condolence and claims support by coordinating outreach, verifying policies/beneficiaries, and ensuring the timely delivery of claims packages.
- Serve as the operational bridge between field advisors and insurance carriers to guide the team through carrier requirements and uphold high service standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of experience leading and managing small to mid-sized teams.
- 5–10 years of experience in Insurance Operations (experience in Life, LTC, Disability Income, Hybrid products required).
- Life & Health Group I Insurance License (required).
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proven customer service experience with a focus on escalations and conflict resolution.
- Analytical problem-solving skills and a track record of implementing operational improvements.
- Experience with Agile or Lean environments is a plus.
- Ability to perform under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation: Salary: $80k-$87k/yr + bonus opportunities
- Employment Type: Direct Hire
- Schedule: Hybrid; Tuesday–Thursday on-site, Monday/Friday WFH
- Location: Fort Worth, TX
- Comprehensive full benefits package
Required Skills
Insurance Operations
Team Leadership
Transactional Processing
Research & Escalation
Communication
Process Improvement
Claims Support
Analytical Problem Solving
Policy Maintenance
Conflict Resolution
Agile/Lean Methodologies
Customer Service