Empower Federal Credit Union in
Job Description
Posted Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM | Expires Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Role The Insurance Manager provides leadership and strategic oversight for Empower Insurance Services (EIS). This role directly manages the Insurance Service Manager and Insurance Agents, ensuring operational success, regulatory compliance, and member‑service excellence across the insurance services business unit. The Insurance Manager is accountable for driving growth, optimizing workflows, and maintaining high standards of performance and professionalism within the team.
Salary range:
$95,629.24-$143,443.86
Location:
Syracuse, New York. Full‑time, on‑site presence at our Empower FCU Insurance offices.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities 30% Business Planning, Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Execute the insurance group’s business plan, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Contribute to budgeting and strategic planning, offering insights that support long‑term growth.
Monitor and report on insurance group performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
Track and analyze key data sets, including financial, quality, and marketing metrics.
Prepare and deliver performance reports to senior leadership with clear insights and recommendations.
Enhance lead quality and strengthen relationships with branches and internal partners to support business growth.
Serve as a primary representative for EIS, cultivating new lead sources and expanding carrier options.
25% Regulatory Compliance, Documentation & Industry Engagement
Ensure regulatory compliance of the insurance program.
Lead product and vendor reviews and due diligence exercises.
Coordinate insurance company underwriting audits.
Act as designated compliance officer for HITECH/HIPAA and other assigned company policies.
Ensure account documentation meets standards required by Empower Associated Services, insurance providers, and regulators.
Participate in industry‑related trade associations and networks.
Lead and develop the Insurance Service Manager and Insurance Agents, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
Support the Insurance Service Manager in overseeing and developing Customer Service Representatives (CSRs).
Ensure consistent service standards and a strong member‑focused culture across all levels of the insurance services team.
Conduct timely, meaningful performance reviews for all direct reports.
Manage licensing and professional requirements, including insurance licensing, company appointments, continuing professional education (CPE), and career development for EIS staff.
Maintain all corporate insurance licenses in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Oversee hiring and training for sales and Customer Service representatives.
Implement innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract and recruit high‑quality candidates.
10% Client Account Review & Service Oversight
Review client accounts to ensure appropriateness of strategies, products, and services.
Maintain industry knowledge; identify trends, emerging technologies, products, and strategies.
Oversee resolution of escalated client issues to ensure satisfaction and retention.
10% Collaboration, Marketing & Business Development
Communicate and collaborate with cross‑unit leadership to drive operational efficiency and consistency.
Develop and participate in EIS and EFCU marketing, advertising, and referral campaigns, including social media initiatives and Google review strategies.
Generate new prospects through referral leads, personal networks, existing clients, and additional sources.
Prepare and deliver presentations, seminars, and workshops to support business development and member engagement.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Performance Measurements See Dayforce (HRIS) Performance Management for Goals upon start in role, and annually.
Knowledge and Skills Experience
Property & Casualty (personal and/or commercial lines)
Compliance and regulatory oversight
Client account management and service delivery
Business planning, reporting, or operational improvement initiatives
Previous leadership or supervisory experience is highly desired.
Education A bachelor's degree in business administration, management, insurance, sales, or equivalent practical work experience.
Active professional licensing in the following areas
NYS Personal Lines Property & Casualty Insurance (required)
Commercial Lines Property & Casualty Insurance (optional)
Interpersonal Skills Work involves extensive personal contact with others and is of a personal or sensitive nature. Motivating, influencing, and/or training others is key at this level. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others.
Other Skills
Proficiency with multiple computer and web‑based systems
Strong analytical ability with aptitude for figures, calculations, and financial data
Excellent organizational skills with strict attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in a busy, sometimes stressful environment
Persuasive communication and sales skills to influence clients and colleagues
Knowledge of insurance licensing requirements and continuing education standards
Ability to identify and implement workflow/process improvements
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods at a time, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.
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Role The Insurance Manager provides leadership and strategic oversight for Empower Insurance Services (EIS). This role directly manages the Insurance Service Manager and Insurance Agents, ensuring operational success, regulatory compliance, and member‑service excellence across the insurance services business unit. The Insurance Manager is accountable for driving growth, optimizing workflows, and maintaining high standards of performance and professionalism within the team.
Salary range:
$95,629.24-$143,443.86
Location:
Syracuse, New York. Full‑time, on‑site presence at our Empower FCU Insurance offices.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities 30% Business Planning, Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Execute the insurance group’s business plan, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Contribute to budgeting and strategic planning, offering insights that support long‑term growth.
Monitor and report on insurance group performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
Track and analyze key data sets, including financial, quality, and marketing metrics.
Prepare and deliver performance reports to senior leadership with clear insights and recommendations.
Enhance lead quality and strengthen relationships with branches and internal partners to support business growth.
Serve as a primary representative for EIS, cultivating new lead sources and expanding carrier options.
25% Regulatory Compliance, Documentation & Industry Engagement
Ensure regulatory compliance of the insurance program.
Lead product and vendor reviews and due diligence exercises.
Coordinate insurance company underwriting audits.
Act as designated compliance officer for HITECH/HIPAA and other assigned company policies.
Ensure account documentation meets standards required by Empower Associated Services, insurance providers, and regulators.
Participate in industry‑related trade associations and networks.
Lead and develop the Insurance Service Manager and Insurance Agents, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
Support the Insurance Service Manager in overseeing and developing Customer Service Representatives (CSRs).
Ensure consistent service standards and a strong member‑focused culture across all levels of the insurance services team.
Conduct timely, meaningful performance reviews for all direct reports.
Manage licensing and professional requirements, including insurance licensing, company appointments, continuing professional education (CPE), and career development for EIS staff.
Maintain all corporate insurance licenses in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Oversee hiring and training for sales and Customer Service representatives.
Implement innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract and recruit high‑quality candidates.
10% Client Account Review & Service Oversight
Review client accounts to ensure appropriateness of strategies, products, and services.
Maintain industry knowledge; identify trends, emerging technologies, products, and strategies.
Oversee resolution of escalated client issues to ensure satisfaction and retention.
10% Collaboration, Marketing & Business Development
Communicate and collaborate with cross‑unit leadership to drive operational efficiency and consistency.
Develop and participate in EIS and EFCU marketing, advertising, and referral campaigns, including social media initiatives and Google review strategies.
Generate new prospects through referral leads, personal networks, existing clients, and additional sources.
Prepare and deliver presentations, seminars, and workshops to support business development and member engagement.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Performance Measurements See Dayforce (HRIS) Performance Management for Goals upon start in role, and annually.
Knowledge and Skills Experience
Property & Casualty (personal and/or commercial lines)
Compliance and regulatory oversight
Client account management and service delivery
Business planning, reporting, or operational improvement initiatives
Previous leadership or supervisory experience is highly desired.
Education A bachelor's degree in business administration, management, insurance, sales, or equivalent practical work experience.
Active professional licensing in the following areas
NYS Personal Lines Property & Casualty Insurance (required)
Commercial Lines Property & Casualty Insurance (optional)
Interpersonal Skills Work involves extensive personal contact with others and is of a personal or sensitive nature. Motivating, influencing, and/or training others is key at this level. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others.
Other Skills
Proficiency with multiple computer and web‑based systems
Strong analytical ability with aptitude for figures, calculations, and financial data
Excellent organizational skills with strict attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in a busy, sometimes stressful environment
Persuasive communication and sales skills to influence clients and colleagues
Knowledge of insurance licensing requirements and continuing education standards
Ability to identify and implement workflow/process improvements
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods at a time, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.
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