Senior Agent Contracting & Commissions Expert

Illinois-Mutual; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed 4.5-day week

No monthly health, life and disability

Paid time-off and holidays

401(k) with immediate vesting

On-site cafeteria discount

On-site gym access

Tuition reimbursement

Dental and vision insurance access

Job summary

Illinois Mutual is seeking a Senior Agent Contracting and Commissions Specialist to ensure accurate onboarding and commission processing for distribution partners. The role requires independence, training of junior staff, and subject-matter expertise on complex regulatory issues.

The position emphasizes audit readiness, SOP development, and occasional workflow coverage during peak times, with opportunity to influence system improvements and policy interpretation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required (or Illinois Mutual approved equivalency).
• Previous insurance industry experience required.
• Strong track record in agent contracting and/or commissions preferred.
• Insurance/compliance designations preferred.
• Leadership qualities and proactive team support.
• Ability to prioritize and monitor work to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure onboarding meets regulatory requirements with appropriate accuracy.
• Train less experienced team members on procedures and responsibilities.
• Provide superior service to key distribution partners with ACC support.
• Lead root-cause analysis for commission accuracy and preventative controls.
• Handle commission inquiries and adjustments; support with escalations.
• Manage debit balances and ACAP processes per procedures.
• Assist in EFT processing and review invoices for approvals.
• Update agent appointments, renewals, replacements or terminations.

Skills

Leadership

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Quick learner

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Motivation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Illinois Mutual is seeking a Senior Agent Contracting and Commissions Specialist to ensure accurate onboarding and commission processing for distribution partners. The role requires independence, training of junior staff, and subject-matter expertise on complex regulatory issues.

The position emphasizes audit readiness, SOP development, and occasional workflow coverage during peak times, with opportunity to influence system improvements and policy interpretation.