Call Center Specialist (Homeowners PandC)

PEAK6; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Parental leave

Remote and hybrid opportunities

Job summary

Team Focus Insurance Group is seeking a remote Customer Support Specialist to handle high-volume calls and chats for personal lines insurance. You will answer policy questions, process endorsements and billing inquiries, and ensure accurate documentation while delivering a positive client experience.

The role emphasizes multitasking, adherence to service standards, and collaboration with teammates. A 2-20 or 4-40 license is preferred, with strong communication skills and comfort with insurance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Property/Casualty Insurance operations and policy elements preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and maintain high accuracy.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Active 2-20 or 4-40 license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inbound phone calls and chats from clients and/or agents in a professional and timely manner.
• Provide accurate information regarding policies, coverage, billing, payments, and endorsements.
• Resolve client inquiries, complaints, and requests efficiently while maintaining a positive customer experience.
• Process assigned tasks accurately and efficiently, including policy updates, endorsements, cancellations, and other related transactions.
• Prioritize workload to meet service level agreements and departmental standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to share knowledge, improve workflows, and enhance the overall client experience.
• Participate in training, coaching, and team meetings to maintain skill proficiency and stay current with policies and procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Insurance systems

Office software

2-20 license

Education

Two years agency experience in Personal Lines

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

FOCUS provides cloud-based, core administration solutions (FOCUS Tech) and services (FOCUS Insurance Services) for P&C insurance companies and MGAs. Using decades of industry experience, FOCUS is taking the risk out of insurtech for small, mid-size, and growth-focused insurance organizations.

Company Overview

FOCUS provides cloud-based, core administration solutions (FOCUS Tech) and services (FOCUS Insurance Services) for P&C insurance companies and MGAs. Using decades of industry experience, FOCUS is taking the risk out of insurtech for small, mid-size, and growth-focused insurance organizations.

When you join FOCUS, you immediately become one of our most valued components – and we’re committed to investing in you. That means you can look beyond the paycheck and excellent benefits to an environment that will help you grow and achieve your professional goals through development and advancement opportunities and the support of our outstanding leaders and teammates.

Job Description

About FOCUS

FOCUS provides cloud-based, core administration solutions (FOCUS Tech) and services (FOCUS Insurance Services) for P&C insurance companies and MGAs. Using decades of industry experience, FOCUS is taking the risk out of insurtech for small, mid-size, and growth-focused insurance organizations.

When you join FOCUS, you immediately become one of our most valued components – and we’re committed to investing in you. That means you can look beyond the paycheck and excellent benefits to an environment that will help you grow and achieve your professional goals through development and advancement opportunities and the support of our outstanding leaders and teammates.

Position Objective

Deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced call center environment by handling inbound calls, chats, and task processing from clients and agents regarding all personal lines insurance policies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering policy questions, processing endorsement changes, handling cancellation requests, assisting with policy payments and billing inquiries, and providing requested documentation. The role requires the ability to multitask efficiently, maintain accuracy under pressure, and provide a positive client experience while meeting service standards and performance metrics.

Description

Position Summary

Customer Support via Phone and Chat

• High Volume call experience required (100 calls)
• Respond to inbound phone calls and chats from clients and/or agents in a professional and timely manner.
• Provide accurate information regarding policies, coverage, billing, payments, and endorsements.
• Resolve client inquiries, complaints, and requests efficiently while maintaining a positive customer experience.

Task Management and Processing

• Process assigned tasks accurately and efficiently, including policy updates, endorsements, cancellations, and other related transactions.
• Prioritize workload to meet service level agreements and departmental standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Team Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with team members and leadership to share knowledge, improve workflows, and enhance the overall client experience.
• Participate in training, coaching, and team meetings to maintain skill proficiency and stay current with policies and procedures.

Education

• Two (2) years Agency experience in Personal Lines including homeowners and other lines; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Experience

• Two (2) years Agency experience in Personal Lines including homeowners and other lines; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skill And Abilities

• Knowledge of Property/Casualty Insurance operations and policy elements preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and maintain high accuracy.
• Proficiency with insurance systems and standard office software.
• Ability to handle difficult or upset clients professionally, using effective de-escalation techniques to resolve issues and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to maintain productivity without direct supervision
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) for documentation, reporting, and team collaboration.
• Active 2-20 or 4-40 license or industry designation such as CPCU or CIC preferred.

Working Conditions

• Position is fully remote; employee is expected to maintain a dedicated, distraction-free workspace.
• Employee is responsible for providing a reliable internet connection that meets minimum speed requirements.
• Use of a company-provided computer, headset, and other necessary equipment is required.
• Work schedule may include standard business hours; flexibility may be required to meet peak call/chat volumes.
• Ability to manage multiple communication channels (calls, chats, task systems) efficiently from home.
• Must adhere to data security and confidentiality standards while handling sensitive client and policy information.
• Participation in virtual team meetings, training sessions, and performance reviews.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and able to maintain productivity without direct supervision.

Why join the FOCUS Team?

The FOCUS Difference:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet; Flexible Spending Account
• Competitive Salaries
• 401K Match
• Work-Life Balance: Personal Days, PTO Days, 12 Paid Holidays, Two Paid Days for Volunteer Service, Paid Parental Leave
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Support Programs, Including Mental Health
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Matching Charitable Gift Program
• Lucrative Referral Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexibility: Remote and Hybrid Opportunities Available

This position is not able to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or Washington.

EEO

Team Focus Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability

Team Focus Insurance Group is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at [e-mail]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

Note to applicant: It is unlawful in Massachusetts and Maryland to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Please know that our company does not use lie detector tests in our hiring process.