Customer Service Representative

Company: The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Location: Spokane
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Company SummaryTaking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.Target Openings8Job Description SummaryUnder direct supervision, builds and maintains effective relationships primarily with customers, handling a high volume of inbound calls. As a trainee, provides telephonic customer service at a level consistent with Travelers' Business Center quality and productivity goals. Assists customers and agents with quotes, policy inquiries and changes, billing questions and technical support. May also work closely with other business partners to handle key requests. As part of the hiring process, this position requires the completion of an online pre-employment assessment. Further information regarding the assessment including an accommodation process, if needed, will be provided at such time as your candidacy is deemed appropriate for further consideration.Travelers puts the health and well-being of our employees, candidates, customers, partners and the community as top priority. Interviews will be conducted virtually due to the current environment conditions. In addition, Training will be conducted virtually. At the time of hire you will be working exclusively 100% from home. Offices will re-open in accordance with local ordinance and restrictions.The service center operates: Monday - Friday, 5:00am PST - 5:00pm PSTTraining Hours: 8am-5pm PSTWork Hours after Training: 8:30am-5pm PST (may change based on business need)Primary Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesBased on customer situation, provide policy options such as additional deductible, basic coverages and discounts.Responds to customers/agents and/or other business partners on requests for quotes or changes to existing policies.Reviews cancellations and reinstatements and makes appropriate decisions to resolve with guidance.Resolves service-related complaints and complex calls with guidance from others on more complex calls.Assist customers with simple intent calls.Acts as online billing systems and agency portal website expert to provide proactive agency and customer support.Identifies new business opportunities driven by customer/agent and/or other business partner request where appropriate, which includes both coverage and product. New business requests will be transferred as appropriate.Ensures current and complete documentation of account notes.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED.Education, Work Experience, & KnowledgeSome college preferred.Prior insurance and/or call center experience a plus.Resident Property and Casualty or Personal Lines Insurance License preferred.Previous customer service experience preferred.Licensing or CertificatesAbility to successfully complete training by meeting expectations for assessments, knowledge checks and applying content.Job Specific Technical Skills & CompetenciesTechnical knowledge:Solid math and analytical skills.Strong keyboard skills and system navigation experience.Customer service:Must be able to meet quality and customer experience expectations.Ability to diffuse and assist irate callers.Employment PracticesTravelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.If you have questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

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