About this Associate, Loan Insurance role at Oriental Bank
This position maintains policy records, supports claim processing activities, manages insurance-related accounting and reconciliation tasks, and serves as a liaison between internal business units and insurance providers to ensure operational effectiveness and customer service standards. The position works on-site and reports to the Oriental Minillas Building in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review and validate insurance coverages associated with new Auto and Consumer loans to ensure accuracy and compliance with established requirements.
- Receive, review, prepare, and submit insurance claims, including repossessions with and without damages, in accordance with insurance carrier requirements.
- Manage requests and communications with insurance companies related to policy administration, claims, and coverage inquiries.
- Administer transferred insurance policies and loans in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements established by each insurance carrier.
- Prepare customer notifications related to insurance coverage changes, cancellations, credits, and policy adjustments affecting loan accounts.
- Manage and process checks received from insurance companies related to policy cancellations, premium refunds, or coverage terminations.
- Prepare and process accounting entries within Workday and maintain supporting documentation as required.
- Prepare, distribute, and track outgoing checks and related payment documentation.
- Perform document indexing, annotations, record maintenance, and filing activities to ensure accurate recordkeeping and audit readiness.
- Perform monthly remittance reconciliations related to credit cards, checking accounts, insurance payments, and related transactions.
- Support audits, reporting activities, operational reviews, and special projects as assigned while ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Two (2+) years of experience in banking, insurance operations, accounting support, loan servicing, or related business functions required.
- Minimum education and experience requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
- Experience processing insurance policies, claims, payments, reconciliations, accounting transactions, or related operational activities preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and required.
- Strong Excel skills, including data analysis, reconciliation, reporting, and record management preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and support accurate resolutions.
- Highly organized, structured, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and quality standards.
- Demonstrated agility and adaptability in managing changing priorities, processes, and operational requirements within a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal business partners, customers, and external vendors.
- Basic to intermediate written and verbal communication skills in English preferred.
WORK AUTHORIZATION & ELEGIBILITY:
- Legally authorized to work in the US is required. This position is of indefinite duration and requires candidates to have permanent or ongoing work authorization.
- Employee is responsible for maintaining eligible work authorization throughout his tenure with the organization.
Oriental is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/Affirmative Action for Veterans/Workers with Disabilities)