Customer Care Representative - Personal Insurance

<div>The <b>Customer Care Representative</b> answers questions and resolves problems initiated by insureds and carriers via telephone, mail, and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">e-mail.  Most</span> questions concern coverage, claims, cost, or billing and may require research or referral to resolve. Significantly contributes to business retention efforts. </div><div><p></p><p><b><u>Your Impact: </u></b></p><ul><li><p>Answers all incoming telephone calls <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">promptly/professionally</span> and documents calls in accordance with department <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">protocols.  </span></p></li><li><p>Identifies and responds to questions or problems presented by insured in a manner that meets or exceeds client service level <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">standards.   </span></p></li><li><p>Provides accurate information to insured in accordance with company policy or research information, when necessary (i.e., use computerized system to verify coverage, payment received, etc.) </p></li><li><p>Immediately reports escalated problems, service errors or anomalies to supervisor to effect prompt <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">resolution.   </span></p></li><li><p>Obtains comparative quotes on personal lines insurance (i.e., automobile, homeowners, renters, etc. and presents to <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">insured).  </span></p></li><li><p>Audits insurance applications for accuracy and enters new insured on computerized <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">system.  Audits</span> new business pending files by date, following up with carriers if policy is not received timely. </p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Successful Candidates Will Have:</u></b> </p><ul><li><p>High school diploma or general education degree (GED). </p></li><li><p>2 or more years of experience in customer service and/or sales, preferably in the insurance industry or equivalent combination of education and experience. </p></li><li><p>Demonstrated proficiency with computers including MS Outlook, Word, Excel.  </p></li><li><p>NYS Property & Casualty or Personal Lines license or the ability to become licensed within 90 days of hire. </p></li></ul><p></p><p><span>One80 Intermediaries is part of Arrowhead Intermediaries, a global insurance distribution platform that offers deep specialization, scale, and innovation across wholesale brokerage, program administration, and specialty insurance. With more than 7,000 professionals worldwide and a collective portfolio exceeding $18 billion in premium placed in 2024, our combined organization delivers a diverse trading platform for insurance carriers as well as expanded access and niche solutions for brokers and customers navigating complex and hard-to-place risks. The platform combines entrepreneurial culture with operational excellence to deliver tailored solutions and long-term value across the insurance ecosystem.  For more information, please visit one80.com.</span></p></div><p></p><p><b>Pay Range:</b></p>$23.00 - $24.00 Hourly<p></p><p><i>The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for this role.</i></p><p></p><p>One80 Intermediaries is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.</p><p>Learn more about working at One80 Intermediaries by visiting our careers page: <a href="http://www.one80.com/careers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">www.one80.com/careers</span></a>.</p><p></p><p>Personal information submitted by California applicants in response to a job posting is subject to One80's <a href="https://www.one80.com/california-job-applicant-privacy-notice/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> California Job Applicant Privacy Notice</a> .</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><br><p><b>Recruiting Vendor Disclosure Statement</b></p><p>Brown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies (“Recruiting Vendors”). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and receive prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role.  Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions.  Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page.</p>

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