What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customer Service Representative position at Farmers Insurance - Gilbert AZ?
Salary : $30000.0 - $50000.0 per year
Customer Service Representatives work to maximize positive customer experiences by responding to customer inquiries or complaints regarding the company's products or services. They will communicate with internal and external customers about basic underwriting guidelines, policies, and marketing initiatives to service customer accounts. Additionally, Customer Service Representatives will analyze, clarify, and resolve policy and account-related questions.
The position of the Customer Service Representative offers not only the opportunity for retention but agency growth through the expansion of a household by means of cross-selling multiple lines. This action will generate greater retention within the agency as well as new business growth.
Core job duties include (but are not limited to) :
Become licensed in Property & Casualty as well as Life, Accident and Health
Determine customer requirements and expectations in order to help the customer identify specific products and solutions
Solicit, sell and negotiate new business policies
Review renewal business and identify appropriate follow-up action based on degree of change
Cross-sell / up-sell products to existing customers
Keep records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken
Assist with the annual review process by contacting customers and preparing personalized customer coverage recommendations based on customers’ needs
Perform risk analysis and underwriting
Client / Claims liaison
Refer unresolved customer grievances or complex customer interactions to senior team member
Implement / adhere to company and Agency guidelines
General customer service duties as presented
Performs other duties as assigned
Core competencies
Business Results : Able to meet individual performance metrics and goals
Multi-tasking : Able to successfully juggle multiple priorities at any given time
Attention to Detail : Maintain accurate and descriptive accounts of all customer interactions (eCMS)
Communication : Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Job Knowledge : Understand basic product, billing, underwriting, and processing guidelines
Teamwork : Accept feedback when offered and work well with others
Problem solving : Able to research and identify timely solutions to customer-related problems.
Benefits Include :
Base pay (based on experience and licensing)
Commission dependent on having or obtaining AZ Property and Casualty license
Position includes time off, on the job training, high energy and positive work environment
Physical environment
Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
Preferred skills and abilities
Four-year college degree highly preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous customer service experience highly preferred. Ideal candidate will have good PC skills, basic math skills, strong analytical capability, conflict resolution skills, the ability to multi-task, bilingual (if applicable to area), and strong verbal and written communication skills.
License Requirement :
Current Arizona P&C license preferred but not required as long as candidate is willing to become licensed (we will provide materials)
Salary : $30,000 - $50,000