Customer Care Specialist, Travel Services

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Shift differential

Annual leave benefits

Job summary

Zurich Cover-More is hiring a Customer Care Specialist for Travel Services. You will handle inbound calls, provide product information, and support travellers with their insurance needs. This role emphasizes clear communication, problem solving, and thorough documentation, with hybrid work flexibility and a shift differential.

Join a global team delivering 24/7 assistance to travellers worldwide. You'll work 2nd shift, 12pm-10pm, Monday to Friday with rotating weekends, and benefit from a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communicationskills and customer service experience.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized
• A positive attitude and passion for helping others.
• Ability to navigate multiple systems while effectively handling calls.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when documenting information.
• Ability to work 2ndshift between 12pm-10pm Monday-Friday with rotating weekend
• Position includes a shift differential of $3/hour from 5pm-7am weeknights and all day on Saturday/Sunday andadditional$3/hour Saturdays and Sundays between the hours of 7pm-7am

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls, delivering top-notch-service and providing clear and accurate information on our products and services.
• Use strong listening skills to effectively cater to our customer’s specific travel needs.
• Solve problems creatively and think outside the box.
• Document interactions with precision and professionalism.
• Collaborate with leadership and teammates to continuously build skills.
• Maintain knowledge of our insurance products, services and overall benefits.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service experience

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Call handling systems

Positive attitude

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Customer Care Specialist, Travel Services

Where will your career take you next? Let’s find out together.

About Travel Guard

This role is part of our Travel Guard team. Travel Guard is a leading travel insurance brand, serving millions of leisure and business travellers worldwide. Established in 1982 we offer a comprehensive portfolio of travel insurance solutions and global assistance services. Travel Guard operates service centres across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, ensuring 24/7 support to help travellers navigate unexpected circumstances that may disrupt their plans.Travel Guard became part of Zurich Cover-More in December 2024.

What you’ll be doing:

• Answer incoming calls, delivering top-notch-service and providing clear and accurate information on our products and services.
• Use strong listening skills to effectively cater to our customer’s specific travel needs.
• Solve problems creatively and think outside the box.
• Document interactions with precision and professionalism.
• Collaborate with leadership and teammates to continuously build skills.
• Maintain knowledge of our insurance products, services and overall benefits.

What skills and experience you’ll bring on this journey:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communicationskills and customer service experience.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized
• A positive attitude and passion for helping others.
• Ability to navigate multiple systems while effectively handling calls.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when documenting information.
• Ability to work 2ndshift between 12pm-10pm Monday-Friday with rotating weekend
• Position includes a shift differential of $3/hour from 5pm-7am weeknights and all day on Saturday/Sunday andadditional$3/hour Saturdays and Sundays between the hours of 7pm-7am

A full background check is required to obtain the state license requirements needed to sell travel insurance in all US states and jurisdictions.

Why you’ll love working with us!

We value optimism, caring, togetherness, results-orientation, and forward-thinking.

We have more than 3000 employees worldwide. We are a global group of digital specialists, actuaries, marketers, doctors, nurses, case managers, claims specialists, finance experts, customer service and corporate services professionals. We share a global purpose to look after travellers, at every step of their journey.

Job flexibility.

We understand the importance of making sure that work fits into your life, not the other way around.Our hybrid approach ensures you can maintain work-life balance with the flexibility of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Career growth.

This is an extremely exciting time for us at Zurich Cover-More, as we rapidly expand our business across the globe. We’re committed to helping our people thrive through a comprehensive onboarding experience, continuous professional development, and a supportive work environment that empowers growth at every stage of your career.

Take the time you need, for you and your community.

We encourage you to take the time you need when you need it. We offer regular annual and personal leave benefits along with volunteer leave and a comprehensive paid parental leave scheme.

Investing in your health and your future.

We offer a competitive high-deductible health plan, EAP programs and access to health and well-being activities along with 401(k) program with employer matching to help you plan for your future.

Diversity and inclusion.

We respect who you are and thoroughly embrace diversity. Wherever life has taken you, we welcome you to bring your whole self to work. Just be you – because that’s exactly who we’re looking for.

At Zurich Cover-More, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading travel insurance and assistance providers. Each year, we protect more than 20 million travellers worldwide, making sure we’re there every step of their journey with proactive care, personalised cover and specialist support. Zurich Cover-More partners with many of the world’s best-known brands – think major airlines, travel giants, top banks, credit card providers, and large retailers – to deliver more care, more cover, for all.

Launched in December 2024, Zurich Cover-More is the global travel brand of Zurich Insurance Group, one of the world’s leading multi-line insurers. Our family of customer-facing brands includes trusted names like Travel Guard, Cover-More Travel Insurance, Travelex Insurance, Universal Assistance, World Travel Protection, Freely, and Blue Insurance. Together, we’re redefining what it means to travel safely and with confidence. Whether it’s a long-awaited holiday, a last-minute business trip, or an unexpected detour, we deliver in the moments that matter.