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Osaic CareersLife Insurance Sales Opportunity with Highland Capital Brokerage Sales Vice President, Highland Capital BrokerageLocation(s): All Locations/RemoteType : Full TimeCompensation: $75,000 - $150,000 expected 1st year earnings in a draw plus uncapped commission-based payment structure with excellent earning potential. Our competitive compensation is just one component of Osaic's total compensation package. Additional benefits include: health, vision, dental insurance, 401k, vacation and sick time, volunteer days and much more. To view more details of what you can look forward to, visit our careers page: https://careers.osaic.com/Creative/Benefits Summary: Highland Capital Brokerage's primary goal is to serve our clients with an intense focus on exceptional client service, both internal and external, resulting in the highest level of professional success. We go above and beyond when it comes to supporting financial advisors who want to provide their clients with the best-in-class life, annuity, and longevity planning.Are you ready to elevate your career? We have an opportunity for a Sales Vice President specializing in Life Insurance. In this role, you will be challenged to manage clients and a workload offering unique, dynamic strategies and customizable support. The Sales Vice President is responsible for building ongoing distribution from institutional clients and/or successful independent producers through the sale of Life Insurance. Our goal is to help you grow as an individual and leader in your field and community while transforming those around you as well. Responsibilities: Implement company-supported sales concepts in alignment with industry, company, and compliance standards.Drive substantial target premium sales through third-party producers.Offer point-of-sale and post-sale support, nurturing producer, and client relationships.Cultivate and enhance relationships with independent retail producers, institutional account offices, branch managers, and insurance specialists.Engage in continuous training, practice enhancement programs, and peer-support study groups.Provide expert assistance in case design and sales presentations to producers.Collaborate with new business and marketing teams to recommend carrier, product, and pricing alternatives.Leverage CRM technology for reporting and documentation.Develop customer profile strategies to maximize sales opportunities with current and prospective clients.Perform other duties as assigned.Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred, high school diploma (or equivalent) in combination with significant experience will be considered in lieu of degree. Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required. Basic Requirements: Over 3 years of experience in life insurance sales and/or wholesaling, with a strong emphasis on client-facing point-of-sale interactions and/or personal production in life insurance planning. Recognizing the significance of direct client engagement and individual insurance production, these aspects are a priority over wholesaling in life insurance planning.Self-starter, actively pursuing sales outlets and opportunities, and creating new relationships that result in sales and increased target premiums.Demonstrate confidence and tenacity to continue to strengthen relationships with clients.Knowledge of new business and underwriting process with the ability to effectively re-analyze the case when it is different than applied forIntermediate level to advanced knowledge of insurance products and technical planning techniquesDemonstrate ability to effectively present concepts to groups ranging in size from 2-50 people.Any of the following designations: CLU, ChFC or CFP; Series 7 and/or Series 24, Series 6, Series 63, Life, Accident & Health licensesPreferred Requirements: Worked with financial advisors inside institutional relationships and RIA's a plus.

Who Are We?Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.Job CategoryClaimCompensation OverviewThe annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.Salary Range$63,700.00 - $105,100.00Target Openings10What Is the Opportunity?Under moderate supervision, this position is responsible for handling first party property claims including: investigating, evaluating, estimating and negotiating to ensure optimal claim resolution for personal or business claims of moderate severity and complexity. This position is a dedicated Claim Professional who is a first responder to catastrophic and workforce management events. The incumbent will be expected to respond 365 days per year with the ability to travel within 24 hours of notification. The position requires travel for periods of up to 30 consecutive days and often has numerous deployments throughout the year. Requires working in adverse conditions such as a post hurricane or tornado event site. The incumbent must be able to work in various climates; including but not limited to ice storms in the Northeast to hail storms in the Southeast. Additionally, the incumbent is required to deploy and assist in office based workforce management events, including providing claim assistance in any and all lines of business as needed. Handles claims and other functional work involving one or more lines of business other than property (i.e. auto, workers compensation, premium audit, underwriting) may be required. Provides quality claim handling throughout the claim life cycle (customer contacts, coverage, investigation, evaluation, reserving, negotiation and resolution) including maintaining full compliance with internal and external quality standards and state specific regulations. This position is based 100% remotely and may include a combination of mobile work and/or work from your primary residence.Start date for the position will be 1/13/2025As of the date of this posting, Travelers anticipated that this posting will remain open until 12/30/24.What Will You Do?Requires extensive domestic/international travel and must be available for deployment within 24 hours of notification.Handles 1st party property claims of moderate severity and complexity as assigned.Completes field inspection of losses including accurate scope of damages, photographs, written estimates and/or computer assisted estimates.Broad scale use of innovative technologies.Investigates and evaluates all relevant facts to determine coverage, damages and liability of first party property damage claims (including but not limited to analyzing leases, contracts, by-laws and other relevant documents which may have an impact), damages, business interruption calculations and liability of first party property claims under a variety of policies. Secures recorded or written statements as appropriate.Provides multi-line assistance in response to workforce management needs; including but not limited to claim handling for Auto, WC, GL and other areas of the business as needed.Establishes timely and accurate claim and expense reserves.Determines appropriate settlement amount based on independent judgment, computer assisted building and/or contents estimate, estimation of actual cash value and replacement value, contractor estimate validation, appraisals, application of applicable limits and deductibles and work product of Independent Adjusters.Negotiates with multiple constituents, i.e.; contractors or insured's representatives and conveys claim settlements within authority limits.Writes denial letters, Reservation of Rights and other complex correspondence.Properly assesses extent of damages and manages damages through proper usage of cost evaluation tools.Meets all quality standards and expectations in accordance with the Knowledge Guides.Maintains diary system, capturing all required data and documenting claim file activities in accordance with established procedures.Manages file inventory to ensure timely resolution of cases.Handles files in compliance with state regulations, where applicable.Provides excellent customer service to meet the needs of the insured, agent and all other internal and external customers/business partners.Recognizes when to refer claims to Travelers Special Investigations Unit and/or Subrogation Unit.Identifies and refers claims with Major Case Unit exposure to the manager.Performs administrative functions such as expense accounts, time off reporting, etc. as required.May provides mentoring and coaching to less experienced claim professionals.May attend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, pre-trials, trials and all other legal proceedings, as needed.Must secure and maintain company credit card required.Ability to meet eligibility requirements to rent a vehicle required.In order to perform the essential functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements. Generally, license(s) must be obtained within three months of starting the job and obtain ongoing continuing education credits as mandated.This position requires the individual to access and inspect all areas of a dwelling or structure which is physically demanding including walk on roofs, and enter tight spaces (such as attic staircases, entries, crawl spaces, etc.) The individual must be able to carry, set up and safely climb a ladder with a Type IA rating Extra Heavy Capacity with a working load of 300 LB/136KG, weighing approximately 38 to 49 pounds. While specific territory or day-to-day responsibilities may not require an individual to climb a ladder, the incumbent must be capable of safely climbing a ladder when deploying to a catastrophe which is a requirement of the positionPerform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?Bachelor's Degree preferred.General knowledge of estimating system Xactimate preferred.General knowledge of construction, estimating and estimating systems preferred.Customer Service experience preferred.Two or more years of previous outside property claim handling experience preferred.Interpersonal and customer service skills - Advanced Organizational and time management skills - Advanced Ability to work independently - Intermediate Judgment, analytical and decision making skills - Intermediate Negotiation skills - Intermediate Written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to convey and receive information effectively - Intermediate Investigative skills - Intermediate Ability to analyze and determine coverage - Intermediate Analyze, and evaluate damages - Intermediate Resolve claims within settlement authority - Intermediate Valid passport preferredWhat is a Must Have?High School Diploma or GED required.A minimum of one year previous outside property claim handling experience or successful completion of Travelers Outside Claim Representative training program required.Valid driver's license required.What Is in It for You?Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.Employment PracticesTravelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.

Your Time. Your Goals.What is DoorDashAvailable in over 4,000 cities in the U.S, DoorDash connects local businesses and local drivers (called Dashers) with opportunities to earn, work, and live.As a Dasher, you can be your own boss and enjoy the flexibility of choosing when, where, and how much you earn. All you need is a mode of transportation (bike, car, scooter) and a smartphone to start making money. It’s that simple. You can even sign up and begin working that same day. With Dasher Direct, you can also get paid the same day!Why Deliver with DoorDashChoose your own hours: When and where you work is totally up to you.Freedom to dash anywhere: Deliver near your home or in a city you're just visiting.Easy to get started: Don't worry about car inspections or vehicle restrictions. Just sign up and receive everything you need to start earning.Receive deliveries right away: Once approved, log on to the Dasher app to receive nearby orders immediately.Know how much you'll make: Clear and concise pay model lets you know the minimum amount you will make before accepting any orderDon’t wait for pay: Get paid the same day you dash, automatically and with no deposit fee - ever.Earn extra money for your goals: Achieve your short-term goals or long-term dreams by driving or biking with DoorDash.Sign Up DetailsRequirements18 or older*Any car, scooter, or bicycle (in select cities)Driver's license numberSocial security number (only in the US)Final Step: consent to a background checkHow to Sign PpClick “Apply Now” and complete the sign upGet the app and go**Prospective Dashers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia must be at least 19 years old

OverviewIntuit is seeking Tax Experts for the upcoming tax season. If you have an active PTIN and unrestricted credential (CPA/EA/Practicing Attorney) we would love to connect with you!What You Get:Company Benefits: 401(k) savings plan with Intuit matching, paid sick leave, Intuit provided E&O insurance, employee stock purchase plan, employee assistance program, product discounts and free copy of TurboTax Live. As part of this position, you have the opportunity to work 100% remotely, collaborating with an exceptional team from the comfort of your home or office. What you'll bringWho You Are:As a Tax Expert, you have a minimum of 2 years of paid experience filing 30 or more federal and state individual 1040 tax returns, using commercial tax preparation software.   You possess an active, unrestricted credential: EA, CPA, or Practicing Attorney with strong tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge of tax laws and active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).You are passionate about helping clients navigate the complexities of taxation, and you’re committed to enhancing our brand by delighting our customers and empowering them to prepare their taxes.  You possess excellent customer service skills, and you are excited to interact with customers through video and audio tools in a professional, friendly, and confident manner. What You Need:Must have (or be willing to obtain) a dedicated hardwired internet connection that meets Intuit Security criteria.Must be willing and available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. How you will leadWhat You Will Do:In this role, you will help our customers complete their taxes using Intuit TurboTax products.  By providing tax advice, full service return preparation, tax calculations, and managing product/software inquiries, you will be working toward advancing our goal of “Powering Prosperity Around the World.”You will utilize government websites, professional resources, and team expertise to seek out and deliver the right answer to the customer using everyday language.  This is a virtual, customer-facing role, so you will use our state of the art video communication software to interact with customers, and you will document interactions to maintain accurate records.  If you reside in the United States, and are ready to earn supplemental income by helping people with their taxes, APPLY NOW!New York $27.00 - $34.50