Customer Service Representative

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This range is provided by Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$19.02/hr - $21.03/hr

As a Customer Service Representative, you will answer incoming calls in a fast-paced call center environment. You will also build relationships with clients and agents and process payments and complex service requests.

SML supports remote work for AL, AZ, CT, FL, GA, MA, MN, NY, NJ, NC, OH, PA and TX. If you are interested in this position, but don't live near Binghamton, NY, this may be an opportunity for you!

• Support resolution of incoming calls by answering questions, performing research and initiating additional processes as necessary.
• Process billing requests, which could include billing account number changes, payment type changes (mode changes), refund requests, premium payment histories, value quotes, form requests, policy reprojection requests, taxable gain calculations, policy conservation, mailing Electronic Funds Transfer forms, etc.
• Process manual premium payments and other service requests from calls by check or phone via a checking or savings account.
• Process loan by phone requests.
• SML website inquiries. Handle inquiries forwarded by Corporate Communications that were made on our public website.
• Complete insurance verifications and policy summary requests.
• Complete follow-up calls to request missing items and funds needed to bring policies up to date.
• Keep records of customer interactions and transactions.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Customer Service.
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in an insurance industry or call center environment.
• Fluency in Spanish a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and organize a heavy workload.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with occasional overtime.

Education Required:

Associate's degree in business or related field.

Pay Range: $19.02 to $21.03 hourly

The starting pay rate for this role is based on a variety of relevant factors, including location, education, experience, and skills.

The level for this position will be determined based on factors including relevant skills, experience and other qualifications.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please obtain a "Career Advancement Application" from the Human Resources Department or from the ADP Portal.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Security Mutual is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Federal & State Labor Law Posters

Mid-Senior level

Part-time

Customer Service

Consumer Services