Pay Range: $20.61 - $27.49Under limited supervision, performs customer service and sales by responding to telephone, written, and face-to-face communications from individual and small business internal and external customers. Serves as the customer's advocate by facilitating communications between the customer and carrier regarding insurance coverage. Independently and or collaborates with Business Development Manager and/or Producer to identify potential coverage gaps and recommends best offering to customer and/or Business Development Manager/Producer. Adheres to department procedures and guides to ensure accurate responses and customer satisfaction. Some degree of travel may be necessary.
Education and Experience:
1. Associate degree and 4-years relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
2. Bachelor degree preferred
3. Property & Casualty Broker's license and/or Life, Accident, and Health license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Skills and Abilities:
4. Demonstrated excellent verbal and business writing skills; ability to effectively handle diverse customers and to express empathy and concern;
5. Proficient in ability to analyze varied data, research problems and make sound decisions using own judgement, manuals, and available resources;
6. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in groups;
7. Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and prioritize multiple work assignments, pay attention to detail and focus on quality;
8. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office;
9. Demonstrated proficiency in effective quoting, proposing and binding of coverage;
10. Demonstrated proficiency in effective use of a management system and technology tools
11. Demonstrated ability to comprehend and comply with department workflows and guidance
12. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of insurance concepts and core carrier underwriting guidelines and requirements
13. Ability to travel regionally on occasion
Tasks Performed:
14. 50% Identify small business and middle market customer issues or concerns within assigned book of business by listening and clarifying the customer's comments, researching system files, procedures, and guidelines to determine the action needed, then provide an accurate verbal or written response to the customer regarding existing coverage levels and recommend additional products or services to minimize coverage gaps when applicable.
15. 40% Process within the agency management system and/or carrier websites service and sales workload assigned following department and agency procedures. Ensure system documentation and all written communication to the customer is professional, thorough, concise, and free of typographical errors.
16. 5% Participate in routine department and agency meetings. Provide feedback and suggestions to enhance our customers' experience and overall department/agency efficiency
17. 5% Perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
18. Communicate effectively with internal and/or external customers
19. Stationary 75% of time or greater
20. Move Objects to Maximum 10 lbs
Why Work at NBT
At NBT we empower people to grow, innovate, and thrive through meaningful work, a supportive culture and opportunities to make a real impact in your community – because your success drives our success.
Wellbeing
At NBT, we value and support your wellbeing by offering generous time-off policies, wellness initiatives and flexible work arrangements, so you can thrive both personally and professionally.
Community Involvement
NBT believes community involvement fosters our success and the success of those around us. Through volunteer service and charitable partnerships, we empower our employees to make a positive impact beyond the workplace.
Culture
NBT believes in creating a workplace where every voice matters and every team member feels empowered to contribute. With supportive leadership, we foster an environment where employees are connected, inspired, and valued.
Career Development
Whether you’re just starting your career or serve in a senior leadership role, your growth and development are our priority. NBT provides a wide variety of development programs and tools for you to reach your full potential.
Total Rewards
NBT recognizes and rewards your contributions with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and performance-based incentives – ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.
Business Stability
NBT has built a reputation as a stable financial institution by growing our people and our business, evolving our processes and managing risk. We've weathered the market's ups and downs for over 165 years, all while charting a well-defined growth plan.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
21. Generous Paid Time Off: At least 22 days annually, prorated in the year of hire.
22. Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary.
23. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants.
24. Dental and Vision Coverage: Ensuring your overall health and well-being.
25. Flexible Spending Accounts: For healthcare and dependent care expenses.
26. Employer-Paid Disability Coverage: Both short-term and long-term, with an option to purchase additional long-term coverage.
27. Life Insurance: Employer-paid basic life insurance, with an option to purchase supplemental coverage.
28. Voluntary Benefits: Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
29. Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan to help secure your future.
30. Adoption Assistance: Supporting your growing family.
31. Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education and career growth.
32. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources.
33. Pet Insurance: For all your furry friends.
34. Financial and Banking Services: Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance.
Benefits for Part-Time Employees Working 20+ Hours/Week:
35. Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants.
36. Dental and Vision Coverage: Ensuring your overall health and well-being.
37. Voluntary Benefits: Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
38. Generous Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary.
Benefits for All Part-Time Employees:
39. Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan for employees who work at least 1,000 hours in a calendar year, all designed to help secure your future
40. Paid Sick and Safe Leave: For your health and safety.
41. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources.
42. Financial and Banking Services: Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance.