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Customer Retention Representative

McKinney, Texas
Job number: 15309

Job Description:

Customer Retention Representative

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

About the Company

About the Job

Globe Life Inc. has immediate openings available for full-time Customer Service/Retention Specialists. We offer competitive wages and paid training - no previous Customer Service experience is required. We are seeking outgoing, customer service-oriented people for our inbound and outbound call center. This is a remote/work from home position.

 

 

Primary Duties:

  • Servicing inbound calls from current policyholders with the intent of cancelling their insurance benefits
  • Answering questions regarding coverage, premium and other policy information
  • Composing business letters, communicating effectively through written and verbal communication
  • Working independently and making judgment decisions is required
  • Making outbound calls to existing policyholders to collect delinquent premium payments
  • Reselling the benefits of our policies and providing excellent customer service
  • Using various sales techniques to help increase the retention of our policyholders
  • Recording policyholder information for reporting and transactional purposes
  • Extensive telephone contact and appropriate telephone skills are required
  • Discretion and tact must be used in providing service to customers
  • Discretion and tact must be used in providing service to customer
  • Monday to Friday schedules, no weekends
  • Additional production incentive pay after training period
  • Site closed -Thanksgiving and Christmas
  • Bilingual (Spanish) hourly pay differential

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

  • Heavy phone and PC usage
  • Sitting for extended periods of time
  • Reaches above shoulder level
  • Some overtime may be required

 

 

 

Required Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to solve complex policyholder issues with a positive attitude
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure
  • Knowledge of life and/or health insurance terminology preferred
  • Basic Microsoft Excel skills required

Required Knowledge & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.
  • Experience in a call center environment preferred
  • Some insurance and/or sales experience preferred

 

Location: McKinney, Texas

Savings and Investment Plan (401K) - Eligible employees may begin participating in the plan on the first day of employment.

Pension Plan - Eligible employees who complete one year of service with the Company become participants in the Pension.* (Not available to Cleveland Employees)

Medical - Benefits are available to all eligible employees and qualified dependents the first of the month following 30 days of continuous service.

Dental** and Vision - Eligible employees and qualified dependents are able to enroll the first of the month following 30 days of continuous service.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Our FSA has two components, Health Care and Dependent Care Accounts. These accounts allow employees to set aside a portion of their earnings on a pre-tax basis to cover out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses. Participation is elected on a calendar year basis and is available to all eligible employees the first of the month following the completion of 30 days of continuous service.

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) - A pre-tax Health Spending Account (HSA) is offered to those who enroll in the High Deductible Plan. It allows you to pay for health care expenses. Participation is elected on a calendar year basis and is available to all eligible employees the first of the month following the completion of 30 days of continuous service. Company contributes to HSA.

Short-Term Disability - Eligible employees may be entitled to salary continuance during periods of temporary disability. Benefits are based on employee status and years of service.*

Group Life and Long-Term Disability** - Eligible employees may elect life insurance and long-term disability coverage the first of the month following 30 days of continuous service.

Vacation and Paid Holidays - Employees are eligible for vacation upon the completion of six months of employment. In addition, the Company offers eight paid holidays.

Education Assistance - The Company supports employees who wish to continue their education to secure increased responsibility and growth within their professional careers. We offer a reimbursement program for expenses incurred through approved institutions of learning. In addition, Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) and International Claim Association (ICA) program courses are offered after the completion of six months of services at no cost to the employee.

Fitness Reimbursement - Eligible employees are able to receive up to 100% reimbursement for monthly dues (employee only).

Supplemental Plans** - Cancer, Heart/Stroke, Accident.

*Please note, some benefits may vary by subsidiary. Please be sure to clarify with the Human Resources Department.
**Company paid benefit

Do I have to apply for every job that I am interested in? - Yes. Though our Talent Acquisition Team searches our database for qualified candidates, the only way to ensure that we know what position is of interest to you is if you apply for it directly.

Now that I've applied, what happens? - You will receive an immediate response from our system. Someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will review your qualifications and skills. If you're a good fit, we'll contact you to conduct an initial interview by phone, followed by assessment testing and an in person interview(s).

How do I get the contact information of the hiring manager for the job I am interested in? - It is our policy not to give contact information to external applicants. If, after you apply, it is determined that your skills and qualifications match our hiring needs, you will be contacted directly for an interview by someone on our Talent Acquisition Team.

I've been interviewed, what's next? - If selected, we'll extend a conditional offer. Then, pending a successful background check and drug screen, we'll confirm a start date.

The Whole Globe

Globe Not only is it in our name, it’s in our hearts. Our Company thrives off of diversity and has created a culture focused on inclusivity. These two components are the pillars of our foundation and the guiding principles that build our employees and leaders.

No Ceiling

SmileThe insurance industry may be traditional, but Globe Life has been, is, and always will be dedicated to building an inclusive, sustainable, and inspiring environment that does not have a ceiling on growth.