New Business Representative

Catholic Order Of Foresters Inc; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Catholic Order of Foresters Inc in Naperville, IL, is seeking a New Business Representative to process life insurance applications and support the underwriting workflow. You will collaborate with agents, underwriters, vendors, and internal sales teams to ensure timely, accurate new business administration.

We value detail orientation, organization, and clear communication. The role offers a 36.25-hour workweek and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life,

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry preferred.
• High attention to detail, superior communication skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to partner with team members to ensure transactions meet insurance requirements and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Process life insurance applications upon receipt and assist case managers with underwriting-related tasks.
• Coordinate with agents, underwriters, vendors, internal sales team members and other resources to support new business operations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Data analysis

Project coordination

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree preferred

Minimum 2 years relevant experience

Job description

Join a Mission-Driven Organization Where Your Work Makes a Difference

Imagine building your career with one of the nation’s leading Catholic membership organizations. At Catholic Order of Foresters (COF), we combine a professional, innovative environment with a mission rooted in faith and service. Our collaborative culture, passion for community impact, and opportunities to serve on internal committees make COF not just a place to work, but a place to grow, thrive, and belong. Learn more about how we serve communities nationwide at www.catholicforester.org.

About the Role: New Business Representative – Naperville, IL

The New Business Representative is responsible for processing life insurance applications upon receipt and assisting case managers with tasks related to the underwriting process. This is an essential operational support position designed for a detail-oriented professional who takes pride in facilitating efficient processes and contributing to successful business outcomes. The New Business Representative communicates and coordinates with agents, underwriters, vendors, internal sales team members, and other organizational resources to support the effective administration of new business operations.

What It Takes to Succeed

We’re looking for someone who is driven, detail-oriented, and highly organized, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities. You’ll thrive here if you bring strong communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills, along with a proactive, team-focused mindset. The representative has experience in data analysis and entry, file review, document processing, project coordination, prioritizing workloads, process improvement, and ensuring needs are met efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry preferred.
• A high attention to detail, superior communication skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to partner with team members to ensure transactions are completed satisfying both insurance requirements and customer expectations.
• The expected hiring range will be $26.53/hour - $31.83/hour and will depend on a variety of factors to include, but not limited to, location, experience, education, skill level, and other relevant factors.
• Workweek: 36.25 hours.
• Comprehensive benefits package including: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-Term Disability, EAP, Legal/Identity Theft insurance, Life with LTC, Emergency savings, 401(k), HSA, Paid vacation, sick, parental bonding leave, and holidays, Wellness program, and Tuition reimbursement

Why Join Us?

At COF, you won’t just be part of a team, you’ll be part of a mission. You’ll have the chance to contribute your talents in meaningful ways, grow your career, and be supported by a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and service.