Licensed Customer Service Representative - Canton, MI

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to customer insurance inquiries, explain product features and ACG service advantages, support sales processing, and resolve member/customer complaints with management support as needed.
• Participate in team service efforts and help deliver consistent, customer-focused support.
• Service insurance policies and process applications, renewals, policy changes, endorsements, status or coverage changes, amendments, transfers, billing questions, and new business applications in accordance with state rules and corporate policies.
• Respond to insurance availability, eligibility, and coverage questions; prepare proposals; update electronic member information; maintain filing systems; and provide general agency support.
• Provide insurance product quotes, apply underwriting and business rules and eligible discounts, complete sales, identify cross-sell opportunities, and promote insurance, membership, financial products, credit cards, Travel, and Life referrals.
• Refer customers to agents when appropriate.
• Process insurance and membership payments, including initial, installment, lapse, and reinstatement payments; conduct retention calls; and contact members/insureds regarding delinquent memberships, late premiums, reinstatements, and cancellations.
• Support outbound promotional and retention calling while promoting ACG products and services following established guidelines.
• Assist with office events that generate insurance revenue, increase member product awareness, and support local community activities.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to qualify for, obtain, and maintain all required state licenses and appointments to sell and/or service Auto Club Group Membership products.
• Successful completion of Customer Service, Insurance, and Membership training within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge and Skills

• Insurance Knowledge & Sales: Analyze member/potential customer insurance needs and determine appropriate levels of coverage. Prepare appropriate rate quotations. Organize, plan, and promote the sale of ACG insurance and membership products and services. Understand insurance terminology, general insurance regulations, underwriting procedures, and sales regulatory and compliance guidelines.
• Systems, Records & Administration: Use insurance and/or membership systems, such as PPS, POS, IMS, and IPM. Maintain accurate records. Proficiently use Microsoft Office products.
• Communication, Math & Customer Service: Read, comprehend, and communicate clearly and concisely with coworkers and the public, including explaining instructions, rules, and procedures. Perform mathematical calculations to accurately complete monetary transactions. Exceed member expectations through professionalism, efficient and effective service, and proper maintenance of the workstation and office facility.

Work Environment

• Work in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Willingness and ability to work irregular hours to include weekends, holidays, and community events.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

• Overview: ACG complies with all applicable state and local laws regarding required benefits (including PTO, paid sick leave, etc.). Compensation: Starting pay ranges from $23.00 to $25.50 per hour, based on experience. Benefits: At ACG, we offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

Health & Wellness

• Medical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibility.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential support services).

Financial Protection & Insurance

• Company-paid basic life insurance.
• Optional supplemental life insurance and dependent coverage.
• Critical illness, accident, and pet insurance options.

Retirement & Savings

• 401(k) plan to support long-term financial goals.
• 3% automatic deferral upon eligibility; may contribute 1% to 50% of eligible earnings, either pre or post tax.
• Company match of 50% paid on employee contributions up to 6% of pay, payable to employees following the end of the year; immediate vesting.
• Additional company contribution of 4% of pay each pay day into your account; 100% vested after three (3) years of service.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options.

Time Off & Leave

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual-based, increases with tenure, eligible at 90 days of employment.
• Full-time new employees will receive up to 12 PTO days annually; accrual based on start date and may include additional PTO based on role and/or state & local requirements.
• Part-time employee PTO hours are calculated based upon the standard weekly hours the employee is scheduled to work and will accrue at a minimum of 3 hours per month.
• Paid Holidays: Full-time employees are eligible for 10 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day, 2 floating holidays and 1 volunteer day. Holidays vary by business unit schedules.
• Part-time employees are eligible for 8 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day and 2 floating holidays. Holidays vary by business unit schedules.
• Paid leave programs, including parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.

Career Growth & Education

• Tuition assistance (up to $5,250 annually; 80% covered by ACG).
• Professional certification support with 100% reimbursement for eligible programs.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.

Additional Perks

• Complimentary AAA membership with roadside assistance and travel discounts.
• Adoption assistance program.