Quality Control Specialist Supervisor

As one of the leading writers of Federal Crop Insurance, AgriSompo North America combines industry experience, resources, capital and talent to deliver both traditional and innovative crop insurance and productivity tools to farmers, ranchers, insurers and agribusinesses in the United States. Our organization operates within a culture rooted in ethics, integrity and a belief that accountability, collaboration and agility are crucial to long-term success.

AgriSompo North America is a part of AgriSompo, Sompo International's global agriculture platform. This platform is an integrated underwriting, technology and distribution platform delivering innovate insurance and reinsurance solutions to agriculture partners worldwide. Sompo International, AgriSompo's parent company, is a global organization driven by its core values, a carrier that holds promise, trust and the commitment to protect. Through operating subsidiaries, Sompo International writes agriculture, casualty and other specialty, professional lines, property, marine/energy and aviation lines of insurance and catastrophe, property, casualty, professional lines and specialty lines of reinsurance.

As a leading provider of crop insurance and other agricultural risk management tools, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those whose contributions matter most: our people. AgriSompo North America has major offices in Lenexa, Kansas and Des Moines, Iowa as well as regional offices around the country. A shared commitment to integrity, accountability, collaboration and agility define our culture, and we strive to create exceptional value for our clients and shareholders and maintain AgriSompo North America as a desirable place to work.

Job Description

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Quality Control Specialist Supervisor in our Crop Insurance Quality Control & Compliance team.

This job is primarily responsible for performing compliance functions as found in the Standard Re-Insurance Agreement (SRA). Comprised of all SRA required reviews and claim reviews. In some cases, this job will coordinate with claims personnel to ensure timely completion of reviews and expedite claim processing. This job will provide leadership and supervision for direct and indirect staff.

Location: This position may be based remotely; however, if you are located near the Lubbock, TX, office, you will be expected to work in a hybrid capacity. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

Our business, your impact, our opportunity:

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for supervision oversight of the approval and processing of compliance reviews (APH Reviews, Claim Reviews, other internal reviews); which includes analyzing completed reviews and supporting documentation to make an independent determination of whether or not the review is complete pursuant to RMA rules and guidelines.
• Provides consultation and expert advice to both adjusters and quality control review personnel regarding RMA rules and guidelines as well as AgriSompo proprietary systems and processes.
• Approve and process compliance reviews, which includes analyzing documents provided by the insured, supporting policy documentation and field reviews to make an independent determination of whether the underlying documentation supports the applicable compliance review.
• Analyze and provide recommendations regarding quality control review documentation, including whether the documentation is reasonable, accurate, and conforms to RMA prescribed policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of Quality Control Reviews to expedite claim processing by developing systems and processes to prioritize significant or sensitive matters that include researching each Quality Control Review in order to make decisions or recommendations (as applicable) on status and next steps on each review.

Additional Duties:

• Provide training to compliance staff, underwriters, and claims processors relative to internal review process.
• Assist in management of all compliance related reviews as well as the development and revision of policies and procedures for the general operation of the Quality Control department.
• Provide regular reports to National Compliance managers and review supervisors.
• Collaborate and test IT fixes and enhancements related to Quality Control processes.
• Provide strong customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Support Quality Control Supervisors by assigning and/or reassigning compliance reviews to Field Compliance Reviewers, as needed.
• Oversee staffing activities (hiring, training, employee performance management, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, etc.); where applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.
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What you'll bring:

• Preferred - Associate's Degree in Agriculture or similar field.
• Preferred - 2-3 years' experience with Multi-Peril Crop Insurance in Claims auditing and/or underwriting.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. - Outlook, pdf program Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple assignments and coordinate several projects with changing priorities.
• Ability to work both autonomously and effectively in a team environment.

At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.

Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
• Vision benefits
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
• Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
• Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
• Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

Who we are and what we stand for:

At Sompo, our shared purpose is to create meaningful value for clients, communities, and each other. We strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to excel. As a global organization, we embrace diversity and champion equal opportunity. Guided by our core values-Accountability, Agility, Collaboration, Development, and Integrity-we build trust and support one another to achieve our goals worldwide. Life at Sompo page

Our values come to life in how we hire and grow talent. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need, and we strive to ensure equitable access to opportunities so everyone can do their best work. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the recruiter in charge.

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions

Environmental Conditions

The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment.

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Travel, up to 10%