Worksite New Business Specialist
Lincoln, NE, USA
Posted on Aug 28, 2026
Assurity is looking for enthusiastic, driven and collaborative people to join our team. We’re a company of vibrant and passionate people who work every day to advance our mission of helping people through difficult times – and who truly want to make a difference. As a Certified B Corporation, we have a verified commitment to our people, community and planet, and we work every day to make the world a better place.
Ample opportunities for growth, a thriving culture and coworkers who care as much as you do are just the beginning. Come work with purpose. Learn more: www.assurity.com/careers
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
60% Review and issue new business accident, critical illness, disability, hospital and life, which includes:
- Coding applications into the administrative system;
- Reviewing applications for accuracy which includes verifying state compliance forms, agent contracting issues are being handled, and benefit information and riders are defined;
- Reviewing applications for completeness by ordering requirements, communicating with brokers and sales via email, phone and written correspondence and documenting status actions and results on cases;
- Researching questions regarding underwriting requirements, state requirements, and guaranteed to issue and simplified parameters;
- Determining eligibility using criteria offered in the company product guide;
- Identifying and reporting MIB codes;
- Verifying policy regulation and compliance with regards to State Regulations and product guidelines;
- Processing policy changes; preparing delivery forms and endorsements; amendments, beneficiary and ownership arrangements, and riders;
- Working with the Business Transformation team to process applications removed from straight thru processing to ensure group parameters are correctly defined and incorrect information is relayed back;
- Continue to identify and relay improvements for electronic processing;
- Issue coverage based on product and underwriting guidelines; and
- Assembling policies and letters for mailing.
40% Performs other functions, which includes:
- Providing customer service internally and externally via the department ACD line;
- Issuing of master policies for group certificates;
- Processing of retuned mail;
- Reviewing lapsed cases for reinstatement;
- Working on division or special projects; and
- Completing other duties as assigned.
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be substituted as necessary.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Highly organized – time management skills, handle multiple priorities and meet or beat deadlines.
- Ability to make decisions.
- High accuracy and attention to detail.
- Two to four years’ experience in business, underwriting, or related field.
- Ability to keyboard 50 words per minute required.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with clients and co-workers required.
- Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software required.
- Consistent and reliable attendance Is an essential function of this position.
- Talent required in values, work intensity, achiever, positivity, resourcefulness, command, relationship, and exactness.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Associate degree, trade school certification or equivalent in related field required.
PHYSICAL AND WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS
- May require work in excess of 40 hours per week in order to complete functions of position.
- Hybrid position based in Lincoln, NE. Requires three days per week onsite and provides a hybrid schedule with two remote workdays, if desired.


