The Insurance Associate I is responsible for ensuring that adequate insurance coverage exists, paid per lender guidelines and documented appropriately.
Essential Job Functions (Duties/Responsibilities)
This position will have the following duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to:
First level of contact on insurance questions, coverage requirements and investor guidelines
Interact with internal and external customers as required to obtain proof of insurance
Evaluate Insurance documentation and review against system and lender guidelines
Follow-up on insurance exception items within specified time frames
Disburse escrow funds for timely payment of insurance premium
Monitor insurance escrow funds for shortages including contacting borrowers to secure funds
Timely and accurate boarding and review of new loans and documents into all Arbor servicing systems as it pertains to insurance items
Maintain integrity of system data as it pertains to insurance updates
Provide support to resolve insurance related borrower and portfolio management inquiries
Identify and communicate insurance related issues and trends
Accurately research and process refunded, returned, and/or stale dated checks and initiate stop payment process on checks as needed
Obtain paid in full receipt for all non-escrow accounts
Communicate with all applicable parties regarding any lender placed insurance issues
Other projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline or equivalent work experience preferred.
Experience: 1-2 years of experience in Mortgage Servicing, Commercial Lines Insurance or Escrow.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Experience in lending operations
Advanced proficiency in computer skills, especially Excel/Word applications
Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail, judgment, flexibility, accountability, and dependability
Strong time management and organizational skills for prioritizing multiple assignments.
Must have initiative, motivated, flexible attitude and be able to adapt to a changing environment
Ability to work as a part of a team, while providing a strong individual contribution
Travel: None
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. offers a competitive base salary and discretionary bonus. The starting base salary range for this position is $45,000 to $55,000. The specific compensation that will be offered is based on an understanding of the hired candidates' qualifications at the time of hire. Employees are eligible for a discretionary bonus based on employee work performance reviewed during the course of the year. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment for our associates, customers and business partners. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, ethnicity, pregnancy or any other legally protected status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.