Talcott Financial Group* is an international life insurance group and the industry’s trusted partner for comprehensive risk solutions. Talcott creatively designs and expertly delivers responsive solutions that transfer risk and manage capital in a way that supports the strategic needs of insurers today and into the future.
Talcott Financial Group has a proven track record of well-executed transactions, and the enterprise benefits from its strong financial position with over $127 billion in assets under management, its investment-grade financial strength ratings, and its partnership with Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm.
Talcott Financial Group’s two core business platforms include: U.S. based Talcott Resolution and Bermuda and Cayman based Talcott Re.
Overview:
The Business Relationship Manager (BRM) will serve as a key liaison between Talcott’s Distribution team, internal Operations, and the back offices of Independent Marketing Organizations (IMOs). Reporting directly to the Head of Distribution, this role ensures that Talcott delivers an efficient, responsive, and high-quality experience to our distribution partners.
This role requires a strategic thinker with strong communication and relationship management skills who can proactively resolve issues, streamline operational workflows, and strengthen our partnerships through excellence in service and execution. The position is open to remote work or hybrid in-office arrangement.
Responsibilities:
• Act as the primary liaison for escalated operational concerns from IMO back offices, coordinating resolution of high-impact issues related to processing, compensation, and contracting.
• Build and maintain strong operational relationships with IMO partners, serving as a key point of coordination between external partners and internal teams.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, New Business, Licensing & Appointments, Commissions, and Technology to drive operational efficiency across the distribution experience.
• Educate IMO partners on Talcott’s service model, operational procedures, turnaround times, and digital tools.
• Identify patterns in service issues and recommend process improvements to enhance the partner experience.
• Partner with Relationship Managers and Sales Leadership to align operational strategy with broader account management goals.
• Support the onboarding and training of new distribution partners, including systems access, workflow orientation, and operational enablement.
• Participate in business process improvement initiatives and cross-functional working groups as a subject matter expert on distribution operations.
• Travel occasionally to attend IMO site visits or industry conferences
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the insurance or financial services industry, preferably in annuity operations, case management, or relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of independent distribution, IMO models, and annuity business processing.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex service issues across organizational boundaries.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both internal teams and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word); experience with CRM systems and workflow management tools is preferred.
• Note* This position shall require 25% travel within the U.S.
*Talcott Financial Group is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry or citizenship status, genetic information, pregnancy status or any other characteristic protected by law. Talcott Resolution maintains a drug-free workplace and is committed to building inclusion and leveraging diversity. For more information regarding our Privacy Policy, please go to https://ift.tt/yGFcv4R
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