Collateral and Insurance Specialist at - Lynchburg, United States - Beacon Credit Union

    Beacon Credit Union
    Beacon Credit Union Lynchburg, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    ABOUT US:

    Beacon Credit Union is a leading financial institution is "Dedicated to Our Member's Financial Success" by providing exceptional service and innovative banking solutions.
    Why Join OUR Team?
    • Competitive salary and benefits package
    • Generous paid time off with volunteer opportunities with local charities
    • Positive and supportive team culture
    • Employee discounts on loans and banking products
    Location: Lynchburg, VA

    Major Duties and Responsibilities

    The primary purpose of this position is to assist Beacon Credit Union to live out our mission, "Dedicated to Our Member's Financial Success, " by delivering outstanding service to both internal and external members.
    • Performs all duties associated with the preparation and monitoring of vehicle titles, insurance and claims.
    • Work with branch staff to provide efficient, accurate and timely requests on all loan questions.
    • Responsible for maintaining vehicle tracking program (Currently VINTEK). Ensures that titled vehicles have the credit union's lien recorded on the title at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Ensure that titles are promptly and accurately requested when needed for repossession and bankruptcy purposes and insuring the system is updated accordingly. Ensure that all incoming titles are received in a timely manner with our lien procured precisely to protect our lien interest.
    • Report to management any exceptions in a timely manner as stated in the Collateral Procedures regarding loan officers' responsibility.
    • Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of DMV procedures in the state of Virginia and NC, and would also, research in other states where these state titles are linked to our loan portfolio to perfect our liens to protect BCU. Would also procure liens on collateral that would involve the VA and NC Game and Inland Fisheries and the State Corporation Commissions for UCC filings. Within Vintek, work the pending titles report, track incoming titles, apply for lost in transit titles, release titles.
    • Handle all total loss claims for any collateralized loans. Work with processing Letters of Guarantee to insurance companies for members who have filed claims with their insurance company and posting insurance company claim payments. Work with member to resolve any outstanding issues with loans/collateral.
    • Assist with filing GAP claims; includes gathering necessary information, completing forms and communication with our GAP vendor. Contacting or directing members to applicable dealerships to file or cancel GAP insurance. Apply insurance refunds/proceeds and or maintenance products (backend products) to applicable auto loan balance.
    • Understand the importance of collateral position and releases, including Certificates of Satisfaction. Assist loan department with processing certificates of satisfaction for real estate loans. Coordinate with loan staff to ensure accurate, professional service is provided to members.
    • Assist members in filing insurance claims with TruStage (debt protection).
    Qualifications:
    • 6 months to 2 years of similar or related experience, including preparatory experience
    • Education/Certifications/Licenses - High school education or GED
    Beacon Credit Union is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled