Customer Service Representative –
The James Allen Companies Inc.
Customer Service Representative – Personal & Commercial Lines
Reports To:
Personal Lines Supervisor & Commercial Lines Supervisor
Basic Function:
Provides efficient, professional, and courteous service to both Personal and Commercial Lines clients of the agency. Responsibilities include handling all aspects of service for a wide range of policy types, ensuring high-quality client support, retention, and cross-sell opportunities across both lines of business.
Key Responsibilities:
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Receive and record all client information necessary to process applications for new business, renewals, cancellations, and endorsements across both Personal and Commercial Lines.
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Compile coverage and rating information; research insurer underwriting criteria, coverage options, and premium data to provide clients with the best proposals.
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Maintain in-force files, process endorsements, and prepare policy renewals in a timely and accurate manner.
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Actively account-sell additional policies on existing accounts and consistently ask for referrals.
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Identify and forward personal insurance prospects to commercial producers and vice versa when cross-sell opportunities are present.
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Inform all clients of the agency’s Life Insurance Profit Center and assist in referring prospects to the appropriate department.
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Type binders and applications for insurance when necessary.
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Prepare agency billings when insurer does not direct bill; handle premium financing as required.
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Review policy expiration notices and follow up on non-renewed or cancelled policies; make all reasonable efforts to retain business.
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Contact clients on Notices of Cancellation and assist in keeping coverage in force.
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Type (or transcribe) general correspondence and maintain organized correspondence files.
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Provide support and assistance to clients with questions, concerns, or policy servicing needs, promoting agency goodwill.
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Uphold professionalism at all times and take full ownership of assigned responsibilities.
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Comply with all processing timelines and agency procedures (e.g., submissions, marketing, renewals).
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Perform other specific duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
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At least one (1) year of experience in insurance service, underwriting, rating, or as an Assistant CSR preferred.
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Previous claims experience a plus.
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Familiarity with both Personal and Commercial Lines insurance products and procedures.
License Requirements:
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Possession of a current Property & Casualty Insurance License is required.