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Forbes Advisor is seeking a 3 month and potential for full time Contract Licensed Support Agent to join our growing insurance vertical. As a Contract Licensed Support Agent, you will manage the day-to-day customer service of our insurance clients. You will leverage your expertise to drive exceptional results for our clients.
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player with a proven track record of going above and beyond traditional technical support to deliver a white-glove experience to customers seeking various consumer insurance products. Required working hours are 9-6p PST.
Responsibilities:

• Provide top-tier technical support via phone, email, and chat, ensuring prompt and effective resolution of customer inquiries.

• Conduct high-level customer service to identify customers' needs and recommend the most suitable products.

• Maintain accurate and detailed customer records, documenting interactions and ensuring data integrity.

• Assist with process improvement initiatives and implement ideas in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Document and manage various ongoing projects and ensure timely completion.

• Identify and propose automated solutions to streamline processes, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

• Monitor and analyze customer feedback and metrics to identify trends, escalate issues, and propose improvement solutions.

• Participate in creating and maintaining knowledge base articles, FAQs, and other customer-facing resources.

• Familiarity with insurance products, terminology, and industry best practices.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, coupled with strong technical and analytical abilities.

• Self-motivated and proactive, with a proven ability to drive progress and foster key relationships.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a passion for delivering outstanding customer support.

• Positive and perseverant attitude, coupled with a flexible and results-driven approach.

• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various functions and levels.

• Proficiency in customer relationship management (CRM) systems, Zendesk, and other ticketing tools.

• Excellent active listening and empathy skills, with the ability to understand and address customers' needs effectively.

• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in challenging situations, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.

• Commitment to continuous learning and self-education, going beyond provided training to explore and master relevant products.

• Must be able to obtain a Property and Casualty Insurance license, and pass a background check with fingerprinting

• Existing Property & Casualty agent license
• Excellent problem-solving and project execution skills, with the ability to manage complex tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.

• Proficiency in business reporting and a strong command of various business tools, applications, and formats, including Google Suite, Notion, and Zendesk.

• Ability to work independently on strategic issues, collaborating with diverse stakeholders and managing fairly complex projects.

• Minimum of 2 years of agent or producer experience in the insurance industry, with a proven track record of success.

• Experience with upselling and cross-selling techniques to drive revenue growth.