Customer Advocate I

Erie Insurance • Erie, PA

39d • $44,055 - $70,372 • Onsite

About The Position

At Erie Insurance, you're not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you're also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia. Under close supervision, uses various platforms to actively listen to customers (policyholders, agents, claimants, employees) to gain an understanding of their needs, clarify information, and offer possible solutions by using knowledge of company products, services, and policies to assist customers with, inquiries, complaints, or problems. We are hiring for multiple openings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; or
• Associate degree and two years' experience in a call center, customer service, Insurance operations, or relevant experience required or
• High School Diploma or GED and four years' experience in a call center, customer service, Insurance operations, or relevant experience required.
• Must be able to work a schedule commensurate with department hours.
• Follows ERIE's holiday schedule.
• License in Property and Casualty insurance and/or licenses based on changing compliance requirements required, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of billing practices and procedures preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to type a minimum of 28 words per minute preferred.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software and required.
• General Insurance (INS 21, 22, 23)
• AIS (Associate in Insurance Services)

Responsibilities

• Utilize various platforms to respond to inquiries from customers.
• Applies a working knowledge of ERIE and department policies and procedures to have business appropriate conversations, while directing the customer to the appropriate business decision.
• Resolves issues within scope of authority, escalates to appropriate area/person of authority as determined by company/department policy and procedure.
• In accordance with ERIE policy and procedures, and within scope of authority manages and services office account books of business.
• Applies proficient knowledge of ERIE systems and products by responding to callers concerns for all lines of business. Makes billing arrangements, corrects errors (accounting, underwriting and policy issues) with resolution and documents accordingly within scope of authority and guidelines provided.
• Attends appropriate training and informational meetings to learn and maintains a working knowledge of ERIE policies, procedures and processing systems, as well as industry knowledge and applicable licensure.
• Trains and mentors less experienced staff, and acts as subject matter expert (SME) for department and projects, as applicable.

Benefits

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees' monthly premium costs.
• Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
• Company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities