Customer Service Associate, Licensed Agent
Primary Responsibilities
Rewrite or generate new policies
Provide timely, accurate customer service by answering inbound calls, researching inquiries and
responding to coverage, billing and policy related questions to meet service level agreements
Advise customers by recommending and/or cross-selling available coverages and products to inform
on options to meet insurance needs
Resolve customer issues by maintaining accurate records of grievances and complaints, answering
questions and escalating calls as required to ensure customer satisfaction and effectiveness of service
Ensure insurance policy alignment with key stakeholder needs by utilizing independent judgment to
accurately place coverage based on individual clients risk exposure
Build customer service knowledge by taking personal initiative for learning additional processes and
client-specific procedures to support customers in secondary areas and provide comprehensive, well informed responses to inquiries
Support the achievement of productivity standards by managing a high volume of incoming calls from multiple key stakeholders and processing related activities arising from incoming requests to meet business needs and achieve service level agreements
Knowledge of department processes and procedures
Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value can do people, accountability, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and fun
Required Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Experience: 1 year relevant experience
Licenses/Certifications: Property & Casualty insurance license
Preferred Competencies/Skills
Rewrite/generate new policies
Keep call logs, records, and files up-to-date and readily accessible
Apply research and investigative techniques
Understand customer needs and goals actively look for ways to meet them
Communicate information in a clear, well-organized, and professional manner
Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
Follow established guidelines to focus on details and complete tasks attentively and thoroughly
Retain customer accounts via re-write of existing policies or coverage
Escalate issues when necessary
Show empathy and sensitivity to the experience of others
Positive, pleasant and supportive disposition towards co-workers and colleagues
Professional, polished, poised and positive demeanor
Demonstrated interest in enhancing knowledge; seeks opportunities to learn and grow
High attention to detail
Adapt and be flexible in a complex changing environment; multi-task and handle competing priorities
Complete required continuing education to maintain active Property & Casualty insurance license
Preferred Qualifications - Education / Specifics
Experience
Customer service/operations experience
Call center experience
Insurance industry experience
Preferred Knowledge
Principles and processes for providing customer service, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Basic working knowledge of relevant systems and tools utilized in area of responsibility, including carrier management systems
Terminology, function and fundamental capabilities of common computer, software, information and communication technology devices, components, and concepts
Basic knowledge of Property & Casualty insurance products in all states, including policy and contract language
Basic knowledge of Property & Casualty underwriting for product areas of responsibility
QBE Cultural DNA
Everything we do at QBE is underpinned by our DNA (which interlinks seven cultural elements) because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. We
expect all employees to role model and inspire the right behaviours that link to our cultural elements:
We are customer-centered
We are technical experts
We are diverse
We are fast-paced
We are courageous
We are accountable
We are a team
All employees are expected to adhere to QBEs Code of Ethics and Conduct and apply sound risk management practices
Work environment
Travel frequency: NA
Physical demands: General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain
in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up
to 20 lbs.
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1How to Apply:
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
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