MS Call Center Associate

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Job Title: MS Call Center Associate FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Call Center Reports to: Call Center Manager Proctor Loan Protector does not sponsor any type of work visa’s or STEM programs.

Company Overview

Who are we? What do we do? Proctor Loan Protector provides comprehensive insurance products and service solutions for financial institutions. While weaving compliance throughout all our applications and technologies, Proctor Loan Protector operates as an extension of our clients, where partnership meets innovation.

Culture

What’s the culture like at Proctor Loan Protector? At Proctor Loan Protector, we are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity and personal growth. As we continue to grow and expand, this allows us to offer career paths and opportunities. We are dedicated to ensuring that all our teammates feel valued and work in a fun and rewarding work environment.

What can I expect from working at Proctor Loan Protector? Fun work environment with a variety of work Being part of a team Career growth Ability to highlight your skills Feel valued Great benefits, pay and culture Tell me more about this role, what would I be doing?

Summary

The Call Center Associate is responsible for handling incoming phone calls, utilizing company policies to solve customer concerns and directing calls to the managerial team when necessary. Call Center Agents are often the first point of contact for customer’s inquiry requiring quick and accurate decisions and a focus on first call resolution.

Essential Duties and Functions

• Administer and resolve all customers’ inquiries
• Provide response to all incoming telephone queries received from customers in timely and professional manner
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to work as a team and independently
• Ability to multi-task between various software programs
• Provide first call resolution
• Problem solving and problem resolutions skills
• Handle questions and complaints in compliance with state regulations where applicable
• Provide excellent customer service to meet the needs of the insured, agent and all other internal and external customers
• Solid analytical skills
• Provide continuous training and back up support to teammates
• Provide training and guidance to staff of organization as required

Competencies

• Customer/Client Focus – the tendency to strive to exceed customer expectations. Effectively elicit first‑hand customer information and use it to resolve their queries.
• Problem Solving – the ability to solve problems and understand complex and unfamiliar information. Readily learn and apply new information and skills on the job.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Interpersonal skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Written communication—the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
• Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure standards are achieved.
• Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

• High school diploma/GED
• Proficient with MS Office
• Exceptional telephone demeanor
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Quality Scores of 95% or higher

Preferred

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Necessary on a Regular Basis: Repetitive motion.
• Manual dexterity, arm and upper body range of motion sufficient for use of a keyboard, mouse and telephone 7‑8 hours per day.
• Speech and hearing sufficient for in‑person and telephone communication 7‑8 hours per day.
• Vision sufficient for use of a computer monitor.
• Sedentary position.
• Ability to sit at a desk 7‑8 hours per day.
• Worker not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Pay Ranges

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including skills, experience, work location and more. We offer competitive pay while still allowing for compensation growth within the position and company.

EEO Statement

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Proctor Loan Protector provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants including Veterans and those with disabilities.

The Power To Be Yourself As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.

Benefits

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
• Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits.
• Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

About Proctor and Brown & Brown

Proctor Loan Protector is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc. Among the top ten insurance intermediaries in the United States, Brown & Brown invests in Proctor Loan Protector’s technology, people, and infrastructure to enhance the client and borrower experience and provide long-term financial stability. Proctor Loan Protector is a silver-level certified veteran-friendly employer. Proctor Loan Protector provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants including Veterans and those with disabilities. Known in the industry for innovative solutions, collaborative partnerships, and superior customer service, Proctor Loan Protector has been a consistent leader in providing insurance products and services to protect banks, loan originators, mortgage servicers, subservicers, property investors, Property & Casualty agencies, and government entities for over four decades. Proctor’s service deliverables are concentrated almost exclusively on lender-placed insurance, hazard tracking and related services that complement our primary offering. Focusing energies on such specialization, Proctor has grown to be a respected industry expert. Proctor is a company of dedicated teammates who are committed to protecting their clients' portfolios and providing the best customer service experience for their borrowers.