Location: Remote
NEXT’s mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive. We’re doing that by building the only technology-led, full-stack provider of small business insurance in the industry, taking on the entire value chain and transforming the customer experience.
Simply put, wherever you find small businesses, you’ll find NEXT.
Since 2016, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of small business customers across the United States get fast, customized and affordable coverage. We’re backed by industry leaders in insurance and tech, and we still have room to grow — that’s where you come in.
We are seeking a bright, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to join our growing Reporting team. As a Reporting Specialist, you’ll collaborate with Insurance Product Managers, Project Managers, Engineers, External Consultants and Statistical Agents with the ultimate goal of building compliant and trustworthy data reporting systems. The ideal candidate has experience navigating the complex reporting requirements of Workers’ Compensation (WC) insurance. We are looking for someone who is excited to dive in and take the lead on all ongoing WC reporting such as WCPOLs and WCSTAT.
What You’ll Do:
- Refine and manage end-to-end reporting processes for all Workers’ Compensation (WC) regulatory reports
- Track, triage, and resolve all WC data requests and errors; identify and address root causes with internal and external partners
- Research WC reporting compliance requirements and clearly communicate them to cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, insurance leads)
- Serve as primary point of contact for external partners (e.g., third-party vendors, TPAs)
- Support the certification and timely submission of WCPOLs, WCSTAT, Indemnity, and Medical Data Calls as we scale our carrier operations
- Lead process improvement and automation initiatives to drive efficiency and reduce reporting risk
What We Need:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3+ years of Workers’ Compensation Reporting experience (WCPOLs, WCStat, etc.)
- Experience with WCIO (Workers' Compensation Insurance Organizations) file formats is a plus
- Knowledge of Excel, SQL coding, and Tableau or equivalent required
- Ability to effectively communicate cross-functionally with engineers and key stakeholders
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while ensuring compliance with regulatory timelines
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including, without limitation, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. NEXT employees are eligible for our benefits package, consisting of our partially subsidized medical plan, fully subsidized vision/dental options, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k), flexible paid time off, parental leave and more.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some underrepresented people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At NEXT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
One of our core values is 'Play as a Team'; this means making sure everyone has an equal chance to participate and make a difference. We win by playing together. Next Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants of any type and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Next's policy is to comply with all applicable laws related to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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