Commercial Lines Specialist-Spring 2027

Christensen Group Inc; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Christensen Group Inc. in Minnesota is seeking an entry-level Insurance Training Associate.

The role starts with an in-depth training program to ease newcomers into the industry, focusing on insurance processes, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration within the department. You will support the team by handling calls and emails, processing mail and policy changes, delivering policies, and assisting with endorsements and certificates.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of customer service experience.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Excel and Word proficiency.
• Detail-oriented with strong organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to obtain Resident Property and Casualty Insurance license within 45 days.

Responsibilities

• Handle calls and emails; investigate questions from insured.
• Process mail and distribute to the team.
• Review policies and prepare for policy delivery.
• Deliver certificates of insurance and prepare endorsements.
• Support agency relationships and maintain a positive work environment.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organization

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

This position is an entry level role that starts with an in-depth training program to ease someone that is new to insurance into the industry. This role will be to learn insurance processes and procedures, understand risk management, and work with multiple areas of the business insurance department to understand how the business functions as a whole.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Training

• Support team in handling of calls/emails and investigates questions and concerns from insured (Billing, Change Requests, Certificates, Auto ID Cards, Basic Policy questions).


• Process incoming mail (postal, email and/or faxes) for the team and distribute to team


• Process cancellation notices/non-payment issues; Advise Client Manager/Account Executive to handle


• Review policies, send change request to companies, update schedules and applications, and prepare for policy delivery


• Deliver policies as directed by Producer/Client Manager/Account Executive


• Request and prepare policy endorsements


• Issue certificates of insurance. Deliver Special Handling Certificates to Client Manager/Account Executive


• Process client monthly reports


• Process premium audits. Deliver disputed Audits to Client Manager/Account Executive


• Follow agency procedures for Applied EPIC

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain culture of employee ownership - contribute time and support to agency/carrier events or activities that strengthen our culture


• Create and maintain a positive work environment


• Accept special assignments as directed by Department Managers


• Support agency directives in effectively managing agency/carrier relationships


• Work openly and constructively with team members to reinforce the importance of delivering an efficient, effective and high-quality work product


• Represent Christensen Group in the greatest professional and ethical manner possible


• Provide the ultimate customer experience within the boundaries of the organization’s capabilities


• Keep management informed of known actions, written or verbal that may affect the ability to successfully perform assignments or adversely affect the Company operations


• Contribute to creating a safe and fun learning environment


• Commit to continued education to grow skills and knowledge

Requirements

• 0-3 years of customer service experience (required).


• Ability to work in a team setting (required).


• Microsoft Office experience, specifically Word and Excel (required).


• Detail-oriented (required).


• Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities (required).


• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written (required).


• Ability to obtain Resident Property and Casualty Insurance license within 45 days of start date (required).