Customer Care Representative (Hybrid - Phoenix, AZ)

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Workplace: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid )

Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.

The Position

If you are the kind of person who likes to solve problems and help others when they need it, you could be a perfect fit to grow your career with Farmers. This position is a critical part of Farmers Insurance as it supports our customers and agents. You will be the first point of contact for our customers, supporting inquiries and insurance policy needs by answering questions regarding coverage, rates, billing issues, and general policy reviews.


We care about your professional development at Farmers, so we offer paid training with our renowned University of Farmers before you start serving customers, so you can succeed in this role!


In this role you will:

• Deliver exceptional customer service while proactively seeking solutions within compliance and legal requirements.
• Communicate with customers and agents via multiple channels (phone, chats, emails) while navigating multiple systems and platforms.

The Day-to-Day

• Receive and respond to inquiries related to insurance matters. Interact with customers, agents, and others to resolve moderately complex issues regarding policy provisions and conditions. Evaluate and interpret policy information within prescribed authority limits.
• Access account information and communicate while working in multiple systems. Use account information, deep product knowledge, and knowledge of compliance or legal requirements to make appropriate recommendations or decisions. Document customer interactions and outcomes thoroughly in system.
• Escalate unresolved issues requiring advanced support for further resolution.
• Build knowledge and acumen through self-directed learning. Stay informed about underwriting and policy guidelines and other updates including compliance and legal requirements. Help maintain department knowledge resources to keep them current.
• Actively listen to customer concerns to identify trends or patterns. Recognize opportunities for process improvement and makes recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with various departments including Policy Support, Claims and Underwriting to respond to customer inquiries. May work with external vendors to further address customer needs.
• Adhere to assigned, tightly regulated schedule and follow procedures for requesting time off.

The Details

• Start Date (for non-licensed): Tuesday, June 9th (LOB-Bristol West) or Tuesday, June 16th (LOB-Advantage)
• Start Date (for licensed): Tuesday, July 7th (LOB-Bristol West) or Tuesday, July 14th (LOB-Advantage)
• Location: 24000 N. Farmers Way, Phoenix, AZ 85085
  • You must be located within 50 miles of this location.
• Training Schedule:
  • Your first week with Farmers will be fully remote, Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm MST .
    • During this time you will work with our training team to ensure all log ins are up and running, systems are active, you will enroll in benefits, etc. All the "getting ready for the job" stuff.
  • Working hours during training: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm MST
  • Class Training will last approximately 8-10 weeks through our award-winning University of Farmers.
    • Throughout this paid training, you'll experience a blend of instructor led skills training, peer mentoring, and coaching in a live, real-world environment designed to ease you into live work with our agents and/or customers.
    • Beginning your 2nd week of training you will be in office Mondays through Thursdays and training virtually on Fridays.
• Work Schedule (After Training):
  • Hours after training will typically remain the same as your training hours.
  • One class training ends, you will continue working Hybrid.
    • During this time you will work 3 days in office (Tuesday being a required day & the other 2 being flexible) and 2 days virtually from home.
  • This position has the potential to transition to a virtual arrangement, typically after approximatley 6 months. However, this timeline may vary depending on individual performance and business needs.
    • You will need to provide a quiet, distraction free environmeny and high-speed internet.
• Normal Business Hours: TBD

Compensation

• Pay is $24.35/hour based solely on geographical location.
• Annual performance-based bonus potential up to 10%. Interested in earning more? We are a performance-based company where you could potentially more based on company and individual performance goals (ask your Recruiter for details)!
• As a Customer Care Representative, you'll enjoy our Total Rewards Program to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being including: 401(K) Plan, Generous PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Training, and much more.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Property and Casualty license will be required for this role. If you do not already have a license, Farmers will help you in getting the required license.
  • Paid Training = training materials & exam itself
  • Given 2 attempts to pass the exam (coorindated by Farmers)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 1-3 years customer service.
  • 1 year of experience in call center environment or related field preferred.
  • Experience providing customer support within a high-volume, complex environment preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude:
  • Intermediate computer skills with ability to navigate multiple systems simultaneously.
  • Able to troubleshoot basic issues with equipment such as headset, internet, and connectivity.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite of tools preferred.

Physical Actions

This role, whether performed virtually or in an office setting, will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions. Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance. Listens to, interprets, and differentiates auditory information (example others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Visually verifies and reads information. Visually locates material, resources and other objects. Ability to continuously operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.
Benefits

• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• For more information, review "What we offer" on

Job Location(s): US - AZ - Phoenix, US - AZ - Carefree, US - AZ - Cave Creek, US - AZ - Glendale, US - AZ - McCormick Ranch, US - AZ - Paradise Village, US - AZ - Peoria, US - AZ - Scottsdale

Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.


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