Customer Service Agent I

Church-Mutual-Insurance-Company; Merrill (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Church Mutual Insurance Company in Merrill, Wisconsin seeks a customer service professional to respond to phone and email inquiries, quote coverages, and produce accurate insurance documents. You will enter data, evaluate eligibility for new business, and collaborate with a regional team to support customers while maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires a high school diploma, a P&C license, bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, and the ability to work a set schedule including some

Qualifications

• Property and casualty license required and maintained per state requirements.
• Two years of customer service or related experience preferred.
• Ability to work a pre-established schedule and provide after-hours support.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries by phone and email with timely, accurate information.
• Quote endorsements and price insurance coverages when applicable.
• Process transactions and generate insurance documents.
• Enter and document all customer interactions and decisions.
• Collaborate with team to meet regional goals and maintain data integrity.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tech proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

Looking to join a vibrant organization that makes a difference?

At Church Mutual, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. For more than 125 years, we've made it our business to protect those who serve and inspire others through our specialized insurance expertise and innovative solutions. Our customers do amazing things for the world -- when we protect them, we Stand for Good. We foster a workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect; diversity, inclusion and belonging are woven into the fabric of our company through our customers, employees, leadership, business relationships and outreach programs.

Job Description

What you'll be doing:

As part of a team, provide timely solutions to customers primarily through telephone and email inquiries while optimizing the customer experience. Provide comprehensive direction regarding insurance coverages and options, information as requested, and resolution for concerns.

Documentation of all inquiries and actions taken is required. Process transactions, complete required forms, and produce insurance documents. Determine eligibility for additional coverages and policies, including quoting and selling.

On any given day, you'll:

• Provide comprehensive direction and solutions to external and internal customers through written and verbal communication.
• Promptly provide information in response to inquiries to handle and resolve concerns.
• Create system documentation of all verbal/written interactions with a customer, including any actions that were taken.
• Gather and enter system data to process transactions and produce contractually correct insurance documents. Document all decisions and communications associated with the process.
• Analyze, evaluate, and make decisions on eligibility of new business and quote endorsements, recognizing exposures and coverage alternatives. Offer risk management suggestions and adequately price insurance coverages. Complete required forms as necessary, including applications, surveys, and legal documents. This includes quoting additional coverages and policies.
• Maintain assigned tasks on a daily basis.
• Support Church Mutual customers across a specific geographic region.
• Support the direct religious Church Mutual product line and Center of Excellence.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment to achieve corporate and team goals to enhance the customer experience. Assist others in work processes to accomplish team workload expectations.
• Extensive interaction with all Church Mutual customers, team members, sales force, and others related to Church Mutual operations.
• Remain current on company systems, forms, and procedures. Continue to develop knowledge of the property and casualty industry, religions, religious organizations, camps, schools, nonprofits, and operations specific to Church Mutual's business niche.
• Maintain confidentiality of the organization's customers and data.
• Participate in individual and team trainings and meetings.
• Suggest improvements and periodically participate in contact center initiatives to improve effectiveness.

We encourage bilingual candidates to apply, particularly those fluent in both English and Spanish.

• Property and casualty insurance license required and relevant licenses must be renewed and maintained in accordance with Church Mutual and applicable state requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of customer service, industry, or equivalent work experience preferred. A two- or four-year degree may waive all or a portion of the work requirement.
• Post-secondary education or participation in recognized insurance education courses is desirable.
• Experience documenting during telephone conversations strongly recommended.
• Ability to work a pre-established work schedule and provide after-hours support for customer requests based on customer demand and/or employer's request.
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, with the ability to communicate internally across a variety of channels.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Ability to learn and utilize technology and software from a variety of sources, including, but not limited to, various Microsoft products desirable.
• Comfortable analyzing exposures to recognize areas of concern and offer appropriate solutions.
• Positive, professional, and customer-oriented attitude.

Church Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Exact compensation will vary based on consideration of a variety of factors including education, skills, experience, and location.

Position Type

Full-time

Pay Range/Compensation

21.85 to 30.59