Customer Service Specialist

Location: In Office in Van Wert, Ohio   We are a team of employees who are passionate to deliver best in class customer service and innovation in the industry. It’s because we put Integrity, Relationships and Excellence in all aspects of our work.   Our employees have the opportunity to fully utilize their talents and bring their best self.  We believe that who you are is just as important as what you do!   As a Customer Service Specialist, you will help fulfill the promise that Central Insurance makes to our customers by recognizing, understanding, and responding to the needs of our internal and external customers.      How You’ll Make an Impact   Services a high volume of incoming calls and emails from policyholders, agents, and internal customers Exercises initiative and judgment while researching and responding to customer inquiries Proactively provides solutions and options to customer needs Applies knowledge of the billing system and other applicable systems Processes electronic premium payments from customers Handles a variety of billing-related transactions including billing revisions, reinstatements, payment plan, billing method, and due day changes Acquires, maintains, and applies basic understanding of Personal Lines and Commercial Lines insurance Works within many supporting systems to fully service incoming requests Handles a variety of policy-related transactions and other customer service-related tasks Soft-sells various electronic options to customers Trains others as needed Creates and maintains strong relationships with agents, policyholders and other internal stakeholders Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative style Communicates effectively and professionally using proper grammar both orally and in writing Prioritizes multiple tasks to meet required deadlines and work independently Assists with testing initiatives   Why Central Insurance in Van Wert?   Competitive pay rates Work / life balance (no weekends) Hybrid work model after completion of training Career advancement opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Comprehensive benefits package that starts on your first day (for full-time employees) Stability with 148 year old company   What You’ll Bring 1 year consistent experience in a professional-level customer service environment is required  Flexible schedule available between 8:00am – 8:00pm EST Monday through Friday Ability to build rapport with each customer, both internal and external, and actively listens and responds to requests Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative style Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively and professionally using proper grammar both orally and in writing Strong analytical, comprehension and mathematical skills Demonstrate strong time management skills to effectively prioritize multiple tasks to meet required deadlines Ability to work independently and as part of a team Exercise initiative and judgment while researching and solving customer inquiries Strong attention to detail Adaptable to change Conflict resolution and strong problem-solving skills Ability to understand Central Insurance’s policies and processes Preferred: Knowledge of the Microsoft product suite Bilingual (Spanish) Exceptionally strong customer handling, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills; focus on quality of customer experience