Napaausa
Personal Lines Customer Service Representative Bilingual Spanish
Napaausa, Norwalk, Connecticut, us, 06860
Job Description
The Personal Lines CSR at Sumra Agency Inc - All State Insurance Company is responsible for maintaining solid customer relationships by handling personal lines insurance coverage inquiries and concerns with speed and professionalism through daily interaction with customers, insurance carriers, and fellow employees while conducting specific service and marketing activities.
Benefits / Perks
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Competitive Pay
Professional Development
Job Stability in a growing industry
Responsibilities
Answer customer calls and correspondence regarding new or existing insurance policies and service all claims, as well as administrative duties such as answering phones, greeting visitors and assisting with mail.
Work with prospects to pre-qualify and understand their needs, gather necessary data, research policy options, present options, finalize and bind new coverage, cancel old policies, and negotiate with carriers when necessary.
Set appointments and/or client calls to review existing policies, revise liability limits, explore other coverage needs, evaluate replacement costs, round out accounts, and bind renewals.
Confer with customers to provide detailed information about products and services, quote new business, process renewals and/or cancel accounts, take payments, and provide requested documentation.
Actively solicit increases in coverage or rounding out accounts at every service contact.
Resolve product or service issues by clarifying the customer’s concern, determining the cause of the issue, selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the issue, expediting correction or adjustment, and following up to ensure resolution.
Maintain records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, comments, and actions taken in the agency management system.
Qualifications
Hold the insurance license required by your state and have a minimum of two years personal lines insurance account management experience as well as hold a Bachelor’s Degree or comparable work experience.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of insurance products and usages, rating procedures, underwriting procedures, coverages, and industry operations to effectively manage, maintain, and write assigned clients and prospects.
Demonstrate strong customer focus and an excellent phone manner; display strong written and verbal communication skills as well as possess excellent math and reading skills to accurately perform simple calculations.
Have the ability and tact to handle difficult customer phone calls and solve complex problems without direct supervision.
Have a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
Technology and Computer proficiency including agency management systems.
Compensation: $35,000.00 per year
Becoming an Insurance Professional Insurance Professionals go by many names: Brokers, Underwriters, Claims Representatives, Adjusters, Actuaries, etc. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to help prepare people for the future.
NAPAA members understand the value of customers. They recognize that treating customers fairly and honestly is the only way to enjoy lasting success. Consumers can take comfort in knowing that, in terms of the qualities they seek in an insurance agent, NAPAA member agents are among the best there are.
As there is an upcoming worker shortage in the Insurance industry, the demand for Insurance Professionals is growing every day! Is this career right for you?
This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of the agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location, and not to NAPAA.
Benefits of working as an Independent Insurance Agent Career advancement in a growing field
With more than 400,000 job openings in the next five years across the U.S., the insurance industry offers a huge opportunity for employment and career advancement. Plus, the industry continues to evolve and provide new careers paths in sales, customer service, analytics, digital marketing, technology, and more. (Source: investprogram.org)
Flexibility
Insurance can give you a rewarding career and well-rounded life with jobs that are not only fulfilling but may offer flexible schedules and great office culture. In a U.S News and World Report article featuring 'Best Jobs of 2020,' Insurance Agent ranked #2 on their 'Sales & Marketing Jobs' list. (Source: investprogram.org)
Make a Difference
Independent agents are pillars in their communities and active in local organizations, sponsoring sporting teams or supporting charities. Insurance offers you the chance to make a career out of helping individuals when they suffer a loss and need assistance. (Source: investprogram.org)
Job Security
Things change but insurance is here to stay. People will always need it for their car, home, business, travel, and more. The insurance industry touches all aspects of life - and that will not change. (Source: investprogram.org)
I am always challenged! Every day it is something new. I am challenged to learn new skills to complete projects. I am challenged to understand an industry I came in knowing little about. I am challenged to think outside of the box to be successful in a niche market. I am challenged to become a better writer. I am challenged to be a leader. I am challenged to think like an owner.
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Benefits / Perks
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Competitive Pay
Professional Development
Job Stability in a growing industry
Responsibilities
Answer customer calls and correspondence regarding new or existing insurance policies and service all claims, as well as administrative duties such as answering phones, greeting visitors and assisting with mail.
Work with prospects to pre-qualify and understand their needs, gather necessary data, research policy options, present options, finalize and bind new coverage, cancel old policies, and negotiate with carriers when necessary.
Set appointments and/or client calls to review existing policies, revise liability limits, explore other coverage needs, evaluate replacement costs, round out accounts, and bind renewals.
Confer with customers to provide detailed information about products and services, quote new business, process renewals and/or cancel accounts, take payments, and provide requested documentation.
Actively solicit increases in coverage or rounding out accounts at every service contact.
Resolve product or service issues by clarifying the customer’s concern, determining the cause of the issue, selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the issue, expediting correction or adjustment, and following up to ensure resolution.
Maintain records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, comments, and actions taken in the agency management system.
Qualifications
Hold the insurance license required by your state and have a minimum of two years personal lines insurance account management experience as well as hold a Bachelor’s Degree or comparable work experience.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of insurance products and usages, rating procedures, underwriting procedures, coverages, and industry operations to effectively manage, maintain, and write assigned clients and prospects.
Demonstrate strong customer focus and an excellent phone manner; display strong written and verbal communication skills as well as possess excellent math and reading skills to accurately perform simple calculations.
Have the ability and tact to handle difficult customer phone calls and solve complex problems without direct supervision.
Have a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
Technology and Computer proficiency including agency management systems.
Compensation: $35,000.00 per year
Becoming an Insurance Professional Insurance Professionals go by many names: Brokers, Underwriters, Claims Representatives, Adjusters, Actuaries, etc. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to help prepare people for the future.
NAPAA members understand the value of customers. They recognize that treating customers fairly and honestly is the only way to enjoy lasting success. Consumers can take comfort in knowing that, in terms of the qualities they seek in an insurance agent, NAPAA member agents are among the best there are.
As there is an upcoming worker shortage in the Insurance industry, the demand for Insurance Professionals is growing every day! Is this career right for you?
This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of the agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location, and not to NAPAA.
Benefits of working as an Independent Insurance Agent Career advancement in a growing field
With more than 400,000 job openings in the next five years across the U.S., the insurance industry offers a huge opportunity for employment and career advancement. Plus, the industry continues to evolve and provide new careers paths in sales, customer service, analytics, digital marketing, technology, and more. (Source: investprogram.org)
Flexibility
Insurance can give you a rewarding career and well-rounded life with jobs that are not only fulfilling but may offer flexible schedules and great office culture. In a U.S News and World Report article featuring 'Best Jobs of 2020,' Insurance Agent ranked #2 on their 'Sales & Marketing Jobs' list. (Source: investprogram.org)
Make a Difference
Independent agents are pillars in their communities and active in local organizations, sponsoring sporting teams or supporting charities. Insurance offers you the chance to make a career out of helping individuals when they suffer a loss and need assistance. (Source: investprogram.org)
Job Security
Things change but insurance is here to stay. People will always need it for their car, home, business, travel, and more. The insurance industry touches all aspects of life - and that will not change. (Source: investprogram.org)
I am always challenged! Every day it is something new. I am challenged to learn new skills to complete projects. I am challenged to understand an industry I came in knowing little about. I am challenged to think outside of the box to be successful in a niche market. I am challenged to become a better writer. I am challenged to be a leader. I am challenged to think like an owner.
#J-18808-Ljbffr