Customer Service Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member

Michael Bashore - State Farm Agent; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensing reimbursement

SIMPLE IRA matching

Paid time off

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Team Outings

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Mike Bashore Agency in Rochester Hills, MI is seeking a Customer Service Representative to join our growing team. This full-time role is about 80% customer service and 20% relationship development and sales, helping clients with insurance, billing, and claims, and identifying protection opportunities.

We offer a base salary of 35,000–45,000 USD plus a commission/bonus potential of 5,000–10,000 annually, licensing reimbursement, paid time off, and a structured 90-day onboarding program with

Qualifications

• Michigan Property & Casualty license required before first day.
• Life & Health license preferred.
• Previous insurance experience not required.
• High school diploma required; degrees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers by phone, text, and email
• Process policy and account changes
• Explain billing, coverage, and renewal questions
• Assist customers with claims and service concerns
• Complete underwriting and account follow-up
• Build strong relationships with existing customers
• Identify cross-sell and financial services opportunities
• Ask for referrals and customer reviews; manage tasks and expectations
• Help create an exceptional overall customer experience

Skills

Outgoing personality

Empathy under pressure

Organized

Coachable

Tech savvy

Goal oriented

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor degree preferred

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Benefits:

• Team Outings
• Licensing Reimbursement
• SIMPLE IRA matching
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary

Mike Bashore Agency | Rochester Hills, MI

Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Base Salary: $35,000–$45,000

Bonus & Commission Opportunity: Approximately $5,000–$10,000 Annually

About the Role

Mike Bashore Agency is looking for an energetic, relationship-focused Customer Service Representative to join our growing team.

This role is approximately 80% customer service and 20% relationship development and sales. You will help existing customers manage their insurance, solve problems, understand coverage and billing, navigate claims, and identify opportunities where we can better protect their household.

We are open to both experienced insurance professionals and high-potential candidates who are new to the industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers by phone, text, and email
• Process policy and account changes
• Explain billing, coverage, and renewal questions
• Assist customers with claims and service concerns
• Complete underwriting and account follow-up
• Build strong relationships with existing customers
• Identify cross-sell and financial services opportunities
• Ask for referrals and customer reviewsManage daily tasks, follow-up, and customer expectations
• Help create an exceptional overall customer experience

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Outgoing and relationship-driven
• Empathetic and calm under pressure
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Coachable and motivated to improve
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong with technology and AI tools
• Goal-oriented and interested in career growth

Licensing & Qualifications

A Michigan Property & Casualty insurance license is required before the first day of employment.

Previous insurance experience is not required.

A Life & Health license is preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma required
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience, attitude, communication skills, and aptitude are highly valued

For candidates new to insurance, the agency reimburses the cost of one approved licensing course and one exam after 30 days of employment.

Training & Career Growth

New employees participate in a structured 90-day onboarding program that includes training modules, shadowing, one-on-one coaching, and gradually increasing customer responsibilities.

Our team receives regular coaching from agency leadership along with formal performance and development reviews.

We are especially interested in candidates who want to grow into future team leadership or management roles.

Compensation & Benefits

• $35,000–$45,000 base salary based on experience
• Approximately $5,000–$10,000 annual commission and bonus opportunity
• SIMPLE retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Accrued paid time off
• Licensing reimbursement
• Team outings
• Professional development and coaching

Our Culture

Mike Bashore Agency is a high-performing, growth-oriented agency with a close-knit team and high expectations.

We currently rank in the top 10% out of agencies in our territory, and our goal is to become #1.

We believe in accountability, teamwork, professional growth, and creating an amazing customer experience while maintaining a family-first culture.

Our office is located along the Clinton River Trail, approximately one mile from Downtown Rochester, and our team is actively involved in local networking, community organizations, nonprofits, and events.

And yes - we also have an office dog named Nash.

Location & Schedule

930 W. Avon Rd., Suite 18

Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

This is primarily an in-office position with occasional hybrid flexibility when appropriate.

Team members may also participate in optional evening networking opportunities and approximately 1–2 weekend community events each year.

This position is employment with Mike Bashore Agency, an independently operated State Farm agent office, and is not employment with State Farm corporate.