Current job title: Executive Assistant
Industry: Life Insurance
Department: No department. I work
directly with owner
Years worked in this industry: 13
Years worked in this department: 12
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): Licensed
with the insurance department & a notary public
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 2
Typical work hours: 9-5
Weekends or overtime hours: no
General salary range
(Note: This is a general figure or range provided by survey respondent and may
NOT be an exact salary in order to
give survey respondent some privacy. Also you must take into account that
the number of years worked in industry/department may contribute to this
salary as well as criteria such as level of position and person reports
to, required hours and geographical location.): approx. $55,000
Benefits (direct or indirect): No- only
health insurance
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
Underwriting thats all the requirements (i.e. medical, financial)
before submitting a formal application to an insurance carrier.
HIPPA new privacy regulation in the state of NY with regard to personal
information including financial, medical etc.
MVR motor vehicle report another requirement for underwriting. A
report showing all motor vehicle activity in the 5 years prior to
application
A typical day on the job: Answer
telephones, greet clients, follow up on application, correspondence with
clients, reviewing application and medical information, scheduling
appointments
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry:
(a) so much information so
much to learn ever changing industry
(b) a typical day is never the same
(c) never enough time to be bored
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry:
(a) You get blamed for what
the boss does wrong
(b) Bosses get frustrated easily and take it out on you
(c) Not enough pay
Type of workspace/office:
cubicle
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position:
a) Client support
(b) Applications
(c) Meeting scheduling
(d) Travel arrangement
(e) Follow up
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
(a)
Prioritizing skills
(b) Attention to detail
(c) Good computer skills
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
PC, fax machine, copier/scanner, telephone
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
None really
Critical soft skills: Good
communication, need to develop a rapport with clients in order to keep
them happy.
Pace of this position: Average
Geographical region: Northeast U.S.
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