Overview
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We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more!
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Compensation Package Includes:
Non-negotiable starting pay of $22.75/hrYou are eligible for:An annual bonus on individual and enterprise performanceAnnual merit increasePlease note: This position is open and intended to fill multiple start dates including March 18, April 15, May 13 and June 24, 2024.
Location: This position is open to candidates who live within 100 miles of Tempe and in the state of AZ.
Responsibilities
Who are we?
In State Farm Underwriting, we champion profitable growth by providing quality customer interactions and products through simplified processes, technologies, and the excellence of our people. When you join our team, you will execute on your underwriting philosophy and fundamentals to serve the evolving needs of our customers. Check out what it's like to be an Underwriting Service Assistant!
This position is for:
Personal Lines Auto Production Personal Lines Fire Production The primary responsibility is processing applications and policy transactions electronically for new and existing business.
Very production driven and fast paced.Standand work process listing all items that should be in a policy and making sure the policy is complete.Critical thinking, attention to detail, and detective type research work is required.Must be able to stay focused and be resourceful.Engage with customers to identify and address adverse situations.Review and process applications and/or policy changes according to established guidelines.Perform premium breakdowns, electronically and/or manually calculate rates based on selected coverages.Prepare/type a variety of reports, endorsements, filings, form letters and cancellation letters.Guide customers through navigating existing resources such as Rate Manuals, Underwriting Guidelines, Auto Answers, etc.Provide Remarkable customer service. Training Details: Training is extensive. Mandatory paid training will take place 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday. The length of training varies between 6-15 months in total duraction. Limited time off will be granted during the training.
Once training is completed, various work shifts apply depending on business need and the function where each employee is placed. Our team works in a shift environment between the hours of 7:00am-7:30pm Monday - Friday, and may include holidays based on workload and job requirements. Schedules may change based on business need and will require flexibility. May not be able make schedule accommodations, must be available to all shift times.
Incumbency: Due to the extensive training, new team members are eligible for promotional opportunities after 12 months of service and 24 months for lateral opportunities.
Work Environment: This is a hybrid role, meaning you will work from home most of the time with some time collaboratively in the office. For a successful work environment, you will be asked to have a reliable source of internet when working from home.
Qualifications
Our Underwriting Service Assistants demonstrate the following skills in their day to day work:
Knows where to find answers and serves as a technical and procedural resourceDemonstrated attention to detail and ability to produce quality workCommunicates clearly, professionally, and empathetically both verbally and in writing through remarkable customer service skillsAbility to handle multiple computer applications in a fast-paced collaborative team environment, experience with Microsoft Office softwareThrives on accountability to your team, your work and your schedule!Decision making and technical expertise