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Job Description Summary

Start a career with Travelers as a Customer Service Representative in Business Insurance! No prior insurance experience needed. We provide paid training and Medical/Dental benefits effective day one.

This position is currently a virtual position. However, once the pandemic restrictions are lifted, you will report to the local office.

The start date is 8/2/2021.

The hours of training are either 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST or 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST. Your schedule after training will remain the same.

Under direct supervision, the Customer Service Representative builds and maintains effective relationships primarily with customers, handling a high volume of inbound calls. As a trainee, this position provides telephonic customer service at a level consistent with Travelers’ Business Center quality and productivity goals. This role also assists customers and agents with quotes, policy inquiries and changes, billing questions and technical support. The Customer Service Representative may also work closely with other business partners to handle key requests.

As part of the hiring process, this position requires the completion of an online pre-employment assessment. Further information regarding the assessment including an accommodation process, if needed, will be provided at such time as your candidacy is deemed appropriate for further consideration.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Based on customer situation, provide policy options such as additional deductible, basic coverages and discounts.
• Responds to customers/agents and/or other business partners on requests for quotes or changes to existing policies.
• Reviews cancellations and reinstatements and makes appropriate decisions to resolve with guidance.
• Resolves service-related complaints and complex calls with guidance from others on more complex calls.
• Assist customers with simple intent calls.
• Acts as online billing systems and agency portal website expert to provide proactive agency and customer support.
• Identifies new business opportunities driven by customer/agent and/or other business partner request where appropriate, which includes both coverage and product. New business requests will be transferred as appropriate.
• Ensures current and complete documentation of account notes.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

Education, Work Experience, & Knowledge

• Some college education preferred.
• Prior insurance and/or call center experience a plus.
• Resident Property and Casualty or Personal Lines Insurance License preferred.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.

Licensing or Certificates

• Ability to successfully complete training by meeting expectations for assessments, knowledge checks and applying content.

Job Specific Technical Skills & Competencies

Technical knowledge:

• Solid math and analytical skills.
• Strong keyboard skills and system navigation experience.

Customer service:

• Must be able to meet quality and customer experience expectations.
• Ability to diffuse and assist irate callers.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.

The Travelers Companies, Inc. is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home, and business. Travelers prides themselves on helping customers manage risk before a claim occurs — and responding with speed, professionalism, and compassion when claims do happen. Through challenging work in a fast-paced atmosphere, they provide student and graduates with a rewarding experience that will keep them moving.