Customer Service Representative

Jobtailor

Town of Edmeston (NY)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

NYCM Insurance is seeking a Call Center Specialist in New York to handle a steady flow of phone inquiries, provide accurate information, and process policy changes. You will maintain detailed records and support colleagues on complex calls.

Responsibilities include documenting interactions, using company systems, and contributing to training and process improvements as needed.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent with related experience in insurance or customer service.
  • Excellent communication and listening skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced call center.

Responsibilities

  • Handle an average of 5 phone calls per hour.
  • Respond with prompt, accurate information and maintain knowledge of processes across lines of business.
  • Document all interactions in company systems and process policy changes or quotes as requested.
  • Assist teammates with escalated calls and participate in training.

Skills

Strong communication
Active listening
Customer service
Multi-tasking
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Team oriented
Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Call center software
Word processing
Database activity

Job description

  • Handle an average of 5 phone calls per hour
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of company processes and procedures within claims, accounts, underwriting, distribution and brand across automobile, homeowner, mobile home, commercial, umbrella and other applicable lines of business
  • Respond, interact, and communicate as a highly skilled insurance professional with prompt, accurate information
  • Use active listening to understand the personality and needs of callers
  • Document all transactions and interactions accurately in company systems
  • Obtain and/or process policy changes or quotes requested by insureds, agents, lending institutions, automobile dealerships, and other customers
  • Review cancelled insurance policies due to nonpayment for possible reinstatement
  • Communicate details on use of the NYCM website, including MyAccount, Agent Lobby, and Mobile App
  • Complete telephone interviews
  • Assist teammates with questions or escalated calls
  • Assist with special projects, new procedures, and enhancements to existing procedures as needed
  • Assist with new hire training and/or interdepartmental shadowing
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
  • High school diploma, or equivalent, with related experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position
  • High service orientation with positive outlook
  • Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing
  • Knowledge and understanding of call center software
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Adaptability
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Attention to detail with ability to make quick and accurate decisions
  • Team oriented and the ability to work independently
  • Ability to work the available schedules, including Tuesday-Saturday or Monday-Friday shifts and weekend rotation when applicable
Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong communication and active listening skills while effectively managing customer interactions in a call center environment. Proficient in processing policy changes and maintaining accurate documentation within insurance operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Call Center Software Knowledge
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Team Orientation
Hard Skills
  • Policy Processing
  • Database ActivityWord Processing
  • Documenting Transactions
  • Telephone Interviewing
Soft Skills
  • High Service Orientation
  • Adaptability
  • Multi-tasking
  • Positive Outlook
  • Independent Work
Industry Keywords
  • Insurance Claims
  • Underwriting
  • Automobile Insurance
  • Homeowner Insurance
  • Commercial Insurance
Tools & Technologies
  • NYCM Website
  • MyAccount
  • Agent Lobby
  • Mobile App
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