Customer Account Representative
Great West, An Old Republic Company
About the Role
Great West Casualty Company is seeking a customer-focused and detail-oriented Customer Account Representative to join our Service Center team. This role involves serving as a primary point of contact for agents and insureds, providing exceptional service and support for policy servicing, billing inquiries, coverage changes, and account maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide service and support to agents and insureds throughout the life of their insurance policies.
- Answer inbound calls from agents and insureds regarding policies, coverage, billing, and account inquiries.
- Make outbound calls to gather information, provide policy updates, and resolve customer concerns.
- Respond to customer and agent inquiries through email in a professional and timely manner.
- Process policy changes, endorsements, and coverage modifications.
- Add or remove drivers and equipment from policies.
- Assist with permits and regulatory filings.
- Prepare and issue Certificates of Insurance (COIs).
- Review and process requests related to contracts with shippers and brokers.
- Answer billing questions and assist customers with billing-related service requests.
- Process premium payments and maintain accurate account information.
- Work closely with the Underwriting team to facilitate policy changes and ensure accurate policy servicing.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of customer interactions and policy activity.
- Deliver outstanding customer service while building strong relationships with agents and insureds.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to clearly understand and explain insurance concepts.
- Excellent customer service skills and professional telephone etiquette.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.
- Comfortable working with technology and learning new systems.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow within the insurance industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong computer and data entry skills.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
- Customer service, insurance, call center, account servicing, or related office experience preferred.
- Experience working with billing, payment processing, or policy administration systems is a plus.
- Property & Casualty insurance experience is helpful but not required.
Licensing and Career Development
- Must obtain a Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance License within 90 days of hire.
- Great West will pay for the required licensing training and testing.
- Employees who successfully obtain their P&C License within 90 days will receive a $1,000 salary increase.