Licensing Specialist

Job Summary

The Licensing Specialist is responsible for maintaining records, compiling information, and submitting the necessary forms in order to keep agencies and producers licensed. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring the timely submission of material to state agencies in order to guarantee licenses and license renewals.

This position is located at our corporate office in Marietta, PA, with hybrid scheduling available after the initial training period.

Responsibilities and Duties

• To license, appoint, and terminate agencies and producers in an assigned group of states
• To assist with licensing, appointing, and terminations in other states as needed
• To complete licensing, appointing, and termination tasks in a timely manner
• Effectively communicate with and obtain necessary information from RVPs, BRMs, and agency personnel in a professional, accurate and timely manner
• Obtain AINS designation within second year of employment
• Obtaining other designations is encouraged
• Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements to ensure high-quality service
• Accurately communicate information to internal and/or external customers
• Provide timely, courteous, and quality assistance to other departments as needed
• Proactively coordinate work with others in support of department and company goals and objectives

Qualifications and Skills

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years previous work experience in a highly regulated environment and or industry.

EDUCATION

• Associates Degree with a background in insurance or related industry experience required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

SKILLS/TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to accurately complete assigned tasks on a timely basis

• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times

• Ability to learn and retain information relating to job functions

• Computer skills to include:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Accurate and expeditious keyboarding/typing skills

Starting Pay: The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $27.00 per hour. The specific offer will vary based on an applicant's education, qualifications, professional experience, skills, abilities, and any applicable designations/certifications. The posted pay range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience. The pay range may also be adjusted based on an applicant's geographic location.

The base pay is just one component of Donegal's total compensation package for employees. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Ongoing applications are being accepted.

To apply, please submit your resume and online application

Competitive Benefits Package

Donegal Insurance Group offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time, permanent positions including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Available to you and your dependents. Coverage begins the first of the month after start date.
• 401(k) with the first 3% matched at 100%: the next 6% is matched at 50%
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick days, paid holidays, & bereavement days
• Career Development: Including college partnership discounts and industry designation(s) reimbursements

Additional benefits include company-paid basic life insurance; short & long-term disability insurance; employee stock purchase plan; and employee assistance program (EAP). Learn more about our full benefit offerings by visiting our Benefits page.

Who We Are

Donegal Insurance Group provides commercial and personal insurance products through a network of independent agents in 21 states and across several regions of the U.S. In Texas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona, business is conducted under the Mountain States Insurance Group name; and in Michigan, business is conducted under the Michigan Insurance name.

Headquartered in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, along with four (4) regional offices located in: Athens, GA, Grand Rapids, MI, Albuquerque, NM, and Glen Allen, VA, our steady growth and successes have allowed us to establish a culture of which we're proud. Check out our Glassdoor profile where our rating speaks for itself:

By joining Donegal, you would be joining a team of dedicated, hard-working employees, all with a common goal of providing peace of mind to our policyholders and being There when it matters most..

Work Arrangement

With each department and position being different, the work arrangement for a specific position will be reviewed with candidates during a initial phone screening. For a position not requiring an onsite expectation at one of our offices, the ideal candidate must live within our Donegal footprint. Current approved states are: AL, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, and, WV. (Please note, this list is subject to change without notice.)

E-Verify

Donegal Insurance Group participates in E-Verify in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. If you reside in one of the listed states, please review the "Notice of E-Verify Participation" and the "Right to Work Poster" on the links below:

• Notice of E-Verify Participation Poster (English and Spanish)
• Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish)