Job Title: Customer Service Representative (P&C Insurance)
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Pay Range: $20-22/hr
Summary
The main function of a call center/customer service specialist is to interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services and to handle and resolve complaints.
A typical customer service specialist is responsible for determining the clients issue, offer possible solutions or providing follow-up as needed.
Customer service agents may be inbound, outbound or a combination of both.
Job Responsibilities
- Resolve customers service or billing complaints by performing activities such as exchanging merchandise, refunding money, and adjusting bills.
- Contact customers to respond to inquiries or to notify them of claim investigation results and any planned adjustments.
- Refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.
- Keep records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken.
- Obtain and examine all relevant information to assess validity of complaints and to determine possible causes.
- Solicit sale of new or additional services or products.
Skills
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage ones time.
- Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as MS Word and PowerPoint.
Education & Experience Required
Years of experience
- 5-7 years customer service -related experience required.
- 2 years of insurance related experience
- Degree requirement: High school diploma or GED required. (College degree preferred).
- Do you accept internships as job experience: No
- Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Underwriting Assistant, Customer Service Representative
Top 3 Skills
- 2. Quick learner
- 3. Team oriented
Technical Skills (Required)
- Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as MS Office.
Soft Skills (Required)
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service skills, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.