Customer Service Representative

My client are a local home, motor and travel insurance broking boutique, offering customers their expertise in providing the best quotes for their insurance requirements.

My client is looking for a new member of staff to join their existing close knit team, based just outside of the centre of Norwich.

Job summary

To provide customers with a welcoming, efficient, professional and effective customer service experience, with a high focus on quality and accuracy, adhering to FCA guidelines and TCF principles at all times.

Key responsibilities 

• You will obtain appropriate information to ensure products are offered to meet both customer demands and needs.

• You will issue policy documents within regulatory timeframes, including new business, renewals, cancellations and Mid Term Adjustments (MTAs).

• You will underwrite policies within your delegated authority, referring to in-house and external underwriters as required for more complex areas of business.

• You will work as part of the team to manage the ‘renewal’ and ‘new business’ diary.

• You will  respond to customer enquiries via telephone, email and post in a timely manner.

• You will manage objections, including policy cancellations, premium increases and claims decisions.

• You will manage customer complaints in a professional and efficient manner, referring details to compliance on receipt.

• You will record and maintain accurate customer information, ensuring records are accurately and efficiently updated.

• You will process payments including renewals, new business and MTAs.

• You will maintain required levels of competence and standards of performance.

• You will work as part of the customer service team to meet team objectives by securing and retaining business.

Qualifications

GCSE grade A-C or 9-4 in Maths and English

Hold or working towards Level 3 Certificate in Insurance (Desirable)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year’s general insurance sales experience (Desirable)

Knowledge and skills

• Understanding of FCA rules, ethics and financial regulations
• Previous experience working in a phone based environment
• Working knowledge of property insurance products (Desirable)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills 
• Professional phone manner
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Effective questioning and listening skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Strong IT skills

Basic Salary £21,000 NEG DOE and reviewed after successful 6 month probation

Monthly bonus up to an additional £100 p/m

Annual bonus

Holiday starting at 21 days + bank holidays, rising with length of service up to 27 days + bank holidays

Hybrid working once trained/competent for the role (2 days at home & 3 days office)

Working hours –week 1 -  8:30am – 5:00pm Week 2 9:30am – 6:00pm, rolling shift pattern

10% employer contribution (employee does not have to contribute)

4 times death in service

BUPA cash plan (medical expenses)

Free parking