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State Farm Hiring for Underwriting Service Assistant at Austin, TX Full Time
Overview:
As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture.
We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more!
Compensation Package Includes:
In State Farm Underwriting, we champion profitable growth by providing quality customer interactions and products through simplified processes, technologies and the excellence of our people. When you join our team, you will execute on our underwriting philosophy and fundamentals in our
Personal Lines Auto Contact Center to serve the evolving needs of our customers.
The
Underwriting Service Assistant (USA) role includes opportunities to answer inbound calls from Agents and Team Members.
Contact Center – Serves as the primary contact for Agents and Agent team members who have questions regarding coverage, discounts, and billing. Through State Farm Agents, our customers rely on us to provide accurate, timely guidance on their eligibility, their placement and their price. Expectations of the role include:
Incumbency: Due to the extensive training, new team members are eligible for promotional opportunities after 12 months of service and 24 months for lateral opportunities.
Work Environment:
REMOTE
We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team!
As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture.
We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more!
Compensation Package Includes:
- Non-negotiable starting pay of $19.75/hr
You are also eligible for:
- An annual bonus based on individual and enterprise performance
- Annual merit increases
Please note: This position has an anticipated start date of Monday, August 29, 2022.
Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations and the process of joining the State Farm team!
Responsibilities:
Who are we?
In State Farm Underwriting, we champion profitable growth by providing quality customer interactions and products through simplified processes, technologies and the excellence of our people. When you join our team, you will execute on our underwriting philosophy and fundamentals in our
Personal Lines Auto Contact Center to serve the evolving needs of our customers.
The
Underwriting Service Assistant (USA) role includes opportunities to answer inbound calls from Agents and Team Members.
Our
USAs work in
Personal Lines Auto. We are looking for individuals who are shift flexible and must be able to successfully complete training.
USAs work in
Personal Lines Auto. We are looking for individuals who are shift flexible and must be able to successfully complete training.
Check out what it’s like to be an
Underwriting Service Assistant!
Underwriting Service Assistant!
Contact Center – Serves as the primary contact for Agents and Agent team members who have questions regarding coverage, discounts, and billing. Through State Farm Agents, our customers rely on us to provide accurate, timely guidance on their eligibility, their placement and their price. Expectations of the role include:
- Handle inbound calls/chats from agents, claims partners, policyholders or third-party vendors.
- Engage with customers to identify and address adverse situations such as billing issues, pricing issues, actual premium vs. quoted premium, status of policy, errors on policies.
- Review and process applications and/or policy changes according to established guidelines.
- Perform premium breakdowns, electronically and/or manually calculate rates based on selected coverages.
- Prepare/type a variety of reports, endorsements, filings, form letters and cancellation letters.
- Guide customers through navigating existing resources such as Rate Manuals, Underwriting Guidelines, Auto Answers, etc.
- Provide Remarkable customer service.
Training Details: Training is extensive. Mandatory paid training will take place
8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday-Friday. The length of training varies between 6-12 months in total duration. Limited time off will be granted during the training. Please ensure you are able to commit to the mandatory training before applying. Schedules during training are subject to change based on business need.
8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday-Friday. The length of training varies between 6-12 months in total duration. Limited time off will be granted during the training. Please ensure you are able to commit to the mandatory training before applying. Schedules during training are subject to change based on business need.
Once training is completed, various work shifts apply depending on business need and the function where each employee is placed. Our team works in a shift environment between the hours of 7:00 am – 7:15 pm Monday-Friday and may include holidays based on workload and job requirements. Schedules may change based on business need and will require flexibility. We may not be able to make schedule accommodations as you must be available to all shift times.
Incumbency: Due to the extensive training, new team members are eligible for promotional opportunities after 12 months of service and 24 months for lateral opportunities.
Work Environment:
REMOTE
For a successful work environment, you must have a reliable source of internet and a dedicated work space free from distractions in your home.
Qualifications:
Our
Underwriting Service Assistants demonstrate the following skills in their day-to-day work:
Underwriting Service Assistants demonstrate the following skills in their day-to-day work:
- Knows where to find answers and serves as a technical and procedural resource to assist in resolving policy and/or policyholder questions
- Attention to detail and ability to produce quality work and maintain and update policyholder records i.e. change of address, change in policy coverage, etc.
- Communicates clearly, professionally, and empathetically both verbal and written through remarkable customer service skills.
- Ability to provide remarkable customer service in all interactions with agents and associates.
- Ability to handle multiple computer applications in a fast-paced collaborative team environment, experience with Microsoft Office software.
- Thrives on accountability to your team, your work and your schedule.
- Decision Making and Judgment; and Technical Expertise
