Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Market® and Gourmet Garage® banners.
Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern's co-operative members benefit from the company's extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.
About You
As the Insurance Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the risk management and insurance team in the day-to-day operations of the Risk Management Division. Primary responsibilities include:
Management, review, and processing of all Certificates of Insurance (COI).
Management of all evidence of insurance including automobile identification cards and workers compensation posting notices.
Management of the surety bond program.
Assistance with the collection of insurance underwriting data for insurance renewals.
Collection, review, and maintenance of all Member mandated insurance policies.
Coordination and management of all jurisdictional boiler and machinery inspection processes.
Use of various technology systems to successfully perform their duties.
What You'll Do
Daily processing of Certificate of Insurance (COI) requests from Wakefern, Members, and third parties
Management of vendor Certificates of Insurance through the Coupa and RMIS platforms
Manage requests for new surety bonds, identify bonds which should be renewed or canceled, and assist Members with surety bond inquiries
Assistance with the collection of data required to complete insurance applications, such as email requests for information, and preparing spreadsheets to summarize Member policy information
Initiate calls with the insurance brokers prior to insurance renewals to coordinate the distribution of certificates of insurance, auto identification cards, workers' compensation posting notices, etc.
Work with insurance brokers following each renewal to prepare insurance manuals to be posted on the LINK platform
Coordinate and manage the Jurisdictional Boiler and Machinery inspection process with the property insurance carriers to ensure all locations are inspected, certificates are distributed and posted, and deficiencies are resolved
Review insurance policy documents and be able to identify inconsistencies in the information which was provided
Add and update Wakefern and Member locations in Origami
Generate email correspondence to advise the Risk Management team and 3rd parties of newly opened or closed locations
Request, review and maintain the Members' mandated insurance policies in Origami, and be able to generate reports to summarize this information
What We Are Looking For
High School Diploma or equivalent (college graduate preferred)
Minimum 1-3 years of insurance experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Strong technical skills (proficient in Microsoft Office)
How you'll succeed
Communicate Effectively
Drive for Results
Develop You
Embrace Change
Build Relationships
Stay Competitive
How you'll work
Hybrid schedule - work four days per week in Edison, NJ office. Flexibility to work fifth day at home
Company Perks
Vibrant Food Centric Culture
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision package
Competitive Salary and Paid Time Off
Fitness Reimbursement and Well-Being Program
Corporate Training and Development University
Collaborative team environment
Paid Parental Leave
401K
Matching Gifts and Community Volunteer Involvement