Client Service Specialist (Life Insurance, Annuity & Disability)

ameritasexternal; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Incentive Program Bonuses

Flexible Hybrid work

Job summary

Ameritas is seeking a Client Service Specialist to provide prompt, accurate service to policyholders and field partners across life insurance, annuity, and disability products. The role includes handling inquiries by phone and email, analyzing data, and ensuring first-call resolution where possible.

Training is hybrid for 90 days with 3 days in the office weekly, after which options include in-office, hybrid, or fully remote work. Associates should have strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 0-2 years of related experience required.
• Previous experience in a call center or customer service capacity highly preferred.
• Previous experience working in the insurance or financial services field is a plus.
• FINRA Series 99 license is preferred but not required.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Communicate by telephone, e-mail, or other written correspondence with policyholders and field partners to expedite service requests for individual life, annuity, and disability policies.
• Understand and anticipate the needs of customers to deliver service that meets or exceeds expectations of clients and falls within stated department Service Standards.
• Communication must be pleasant, professional, tactful, and informative at all times.
• Obtain and analyze data from various sources to provide accurate and complete responses to agents and clients.
• Analyze complex telephone inquiries and determine necessary steps for resolution including opening workflows and forwarding to appropriate team.
• Aim for 1st call resolution for every call and complete customers requests while on the phone.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and act with appropriate sense of urgency while shifting between processing and answering phone calls.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Call center experience

Insurance knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Database software

Word processing

Internet navigation

Job description

TheClient ServiceSpecialist(Life Insurance, Annuity, & Disability) will help drive the business by providing prompt, accurate and courteous service to build and maintain positive relationships with policyholders and field partners.

This position will train as hybrid role (3 days in office per week) for the first 90 days and can be located in our Lincoln, NE or Cincinnati, OH office. After training, associates will have the opportunity to work in-office, hybrid, or fully remote.

What you do:

• Communicate by telephone, e-mail, or other written correspondence with policyholders and field partners to expedite service requests for individual life, annuity, and disability policies.
• Understand and anticipate the needs of customers to deliver service that meets or exceeds expectations of clients and falls within stated department Service Standards.
• Communication must be pleasant, professional, tactful, and informative at all times.
• Obtain and analyze data from various sources to provide accurate and complete responses to agents and clients.
• The Associate must be able to analyze complex telephone inquiries and determine necessary steps for resolution including opening workflows and forwarding to appropriate team.
• Desire to have 1st call resolution for every call and to complete customers request while on the phone.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and act with appropriate sense of urgency while shifting between processing and answering phone calls.

What you bring:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 0-2 years of related experience required.
• Previous experience in a call center or customer service capacity highly preferred.
• Previous experience working in the insurance or financial services field is a plus.
• FINRA Series 99 license is preferred but not required.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills excellent telephone skills, problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills are required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
• Computer experience in a database, word processing and internet navigation software.
• Planning, organizational, and mathematical skills are important.

What we offer:

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture.

Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.

At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t:

Ameritas Benefits

For your money:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Incentive Program Bonuses.
• Competitive Pay.

For your time:

• Flexible Hybrid work.
• Thrive Days - Personal time off.
• Paid time off (PTO).

For your health and well-being:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Well-being programs with financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

For your professional growth:

• Professional development programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• StrengthsFinder Program.

For your community:

• Matching donations program.
• Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month.

For your family:

• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Backup child, elder and pet care support.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline

This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.

This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.