Personal Lines Specialist

Job Description

Join our Team as a Personal Lines Specialist!

We’re looking for new team members who have a desire to help people with their insurance needs. We offer affordable insurance products to SELCO’s members and nonmembers alike.

Essential Functions

• Generate insurance sales through external contacts and internal referrals and service existing policies.
• Finalize insurance sales by ensuring documentation is accurately completed in a timely manner.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional customer service skills by using the GVAL-HI approach to providing service.
• Discover member needs to effectively cross-sell SELCO’s products and services.
• Effective communication and active listening skills through all methods of interaction (e.g., in person, via phone, and in writing).

Required Education And Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of sales experience in insurance products.
• A valid Property & Casualty License from the State of Oregon is required.
• A Life & Health License (this requirement may be waived for the first 90 days of employment).
• A valid Driver’s License.
• Must be bondable.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan (with guaranteed employer contributions).
• Paid time off for personal and volunteer hours, as well as 10 paid holidays per year.
• Additional programs and benefits include wellness and educational reimbursements, an employee assistance program, discounted rates on select SELCO services, and more.

Compensation

• Base Salary: The base salary for the Personal Lines Specialist position is $28.27 per hour, that may decrease after three years if minimum production goals are not achieved.
• Candidates who pass the Spanish language assessment may be eligible for a Spanish-language differential.
• Commissions: This position is eligible to earn commissions in addition to the base salary. These commissions range from $170 to $7,400 per month, with an average of $3,100 per month, depending on the product type. Commission amounts are paid in the amount exceeding the base salary.
• Incentives: This position is eligible for a monthly incentive typically ranging from $0 to $375.