Call Center Insurance Agent (P&C Licensed)

About the role

MCI is seeking experienced call center insurance agents to join our dynamic team. This role involves handling inbound and outbound contacts, providing customer service, and selling insurance products.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound contacts in a courteous, timely, and professional manner
• Primary contact for inbound/outbound sales via multiple channels
• Apply underwriting and eligibility guidelines to correctly price and bind policies according to established procedures
• Demonstrate a commitment to customer service, adding new customers while maintaining service levels and looking for multi-lining opportunities with existing accounts
• Leverage sales, marketing, and influence skills to assist with acquisition and retention of policyholders
• Escalate problems or inquiries as needed
• Utilize proper procedures and documented knowledge articles to achieve first contact resolution and aides in policyholder retention
• Leverage opportunities to expand customer interactions to learn more about the customers' current and future needs
• Use multiple applications to gather the necessary information and notify business partners regarding messages, inquiries, and claim reporting
• Utilize knowledge base and training to accurately answer customer questions and sell appropriate products and services
• Listen to customers, understand their needs, and resolve customer issues
• Research systems to find missing information; coordinate with other departments to resolve issues as applicable
• Utilize systems and technology to complete account management tasks
• Accurately document and process customer orders in appropriate systems
• Follow all required scripts, policies, and procedures
• Comply with requirements surrounding confidential information and personal information
• Escalate customer issues to the appropriate staff and managerial for resolution as needed
• Attend meetings and training and review all new training material to stay up-to-date on changes to program knowledge, systems, and processes
• Adhere to all attendance and work schedule requirements

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• The ability to type swiftly and accurately (20+ words a minute)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Basic understanding of Windows operating system
• Highly reliable with the ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality
• The ability to evaluate, troubleshoot, and follow-up on customer issues
• An aptitude for conflict resolution, problem-solving, and negotiation
• Customer service oriented (empathetic, responsive, patient, and conscientious)
• Ability to multi-task, stay focused, and self-manage
• Strong team orientation and customer focus
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where change and ambiguity are prevalent
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with your team and customers

Skills

• Property and Casualty license required
• Customer service experience preferred
• Technical support experience preferred
• Inside sales experience preferred
• Back-office experience preferred
• Chat experience preferred
• Administrative support experience preferred

Benefits

We offer a variety of benefits and incentives to support and reward our team members, including:

• Paid Time Off
• Incentives & Rewards
• Health Benefits
• Retirement Savings
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Career Growth
• Paid Training
• Fun, Engaging Work Environment
• Casual Dress Code

Pay

Starting compensation is based on experience, and we offer a variety of benefits and incentives to support and reward our team members.

Schedule

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

Conditions of Employment

• All MCI Locations Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.
• Subject to the program and location of the position
• Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint.
• Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.
• Must be willing to submit to drug screening.
• Job offers are contingent on drug screening results.

Reasonable Accommodation

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment.

Diversity and Equality

At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity benefits our employees, company, customers, and community. All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. MCI maintains a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.