Product Configuration Assistant Assurant
Chicago, IL

Job Description

Assurant has an exciting opportunity for a Product Configuration Assistant!

This individual will assist in the development and maintenance of the insurance rating, system control, financial mapping and reporting support tables on all Underwriting Business systems. The position helps configure products, identifies and documents all unexpected results and works with other team members to propose solutions to management. The Product Configuration Assistant will assist in the review of current business processes to determine if they are effective and efficient in supporting current business objectives. This role possesses a basic level of product and system knowledge that helps support product delivery and future new product concepts. This position can report to various supervising roles in the Actuarial department including the Product Configuration Supervisor or Manager & the Director of Actuarial Info Management.

Responsibilities

* Helps deploy products, which includes but not limited to: product rate files, vehicle class, eligibility constraints, accounting distribution(s), line of business reporting, rate calculation methods and dynamic form setup, as directed
* Learns how to interpret, extract & reconcile data from production tables that will be used to support Underwriting and Actuarial reviews, as well as State DOI audits/compliance
* Implement and maintain products on application and legacy systems
* Ensures products adhere to product specification as directed by manager
* Learns process and how to create test cases, perform testing and document results
* Provide support analyzing basic policy and rating issues; suggest solutions for current business processes
* Assist in the investigation, correction, and mitigation of errors found
* Help support UAT during system modifications and enhancements
* Manages and documents assigned projects and maintains current project list that includes status, milestones & deadlines, accessible to manager
* Perform all other duties and participate in special projects assigned
* Bachelor's degree
* 2 years or less of overall professional experience
* Travel Required: None

Preferred Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

* Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Business, Actuarial Science or Computer Science
* 2 years or less of overall professional experience
* Basic proficiency in MS Office Applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint
* Basic understanding of warranty or insurance product knowledge/terminology
* Basic understanding of database theory and experience working with databases is preferred
* Self-driven with a desire to successfully take on new challenges and additional responsibilities
* Can work on multiple projects with varying deadlines and prioritizes
* Asks questions to clarify and seeks out information
* Understands how to accurately produce reports, memorandums, and other communications needed for internal and external requests by following specifications in place
* Demonstrates competent analytical skills
* Has strong organizational skills