Retention Agent, Direct Distribution - Personal Lines

If you’re passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide’s Property and Casualty team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

Your career at Nationwide begins on Monday, August 4th (August 18th if you're already licensed) with an award-winning training program that is designed to set you up for success and confidence in your new role. Qualified candidates will have strong customer service and communication skills and will be sales focused. This is a fully remote role.

Salary: Base salary of $48,000

Training: Our award-winning 12-week (10 weeks for licensed) training program schedule will be Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CT.

Permanent Schedule: After training, associates will pivot to a permanent schedule, which may require working as late as 7pm CT Mon-Fri with inclusion of shift-bid opportunities to move to other shifts at regularly-scheduled intervals. Candidates MUST be available for the full training duration and permanent work schedule.

This position cannot be hired in the following states: CA, NV, NY
 

Technology requirements for work from home:

• 30 mbps download/3 mbps upload

• Acceptable internet service provider technologies- broadband cable, fiber

• Wired connection between work equipment and home internet equipment

• Two open Ethernet ports for call center associates using Cloud Phone

​Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Paid time off

• 401(k) with company match of 50% on the first 8% you contribute

• Company-paid retirement (pension) plan

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits

• Educational assistance

• Exclusive insurance discounts

Compensation band: D2 (internal use only)

Job Description Summary

Whether working to sell new or retain existing business, we are customer-focused, positive, persistent and tenacious. Our products are designed to protect our customers, and we know that insurance coverage has the potential to make their worst day better. If you are technologically savvy, can connect and communicate in a fast-paced environment and adapt easily to changes, we want to know more about you!

As a Retention Agent, you'll contact customers to provide a full range of services designed to retain business and increase customer's awareness of the Nationwide brand. We'll count on you to provide an outstanding customer experience of all personal lines products in all states and segments on phone calls and online chats. You'll process policy-related additions, changes and other processing activities as needed. You'll have opportunities to provides back-up support to sales agents by selling new property/casualty insurance business by phone or internet contact with prospective customers in multiple states.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Makes and receives calls from current policyholders to perform various retention-related activities, including cross-selling additional Nationwide products. Meets customer service production expectations and quality standards. Receives sales calls, quotes and binds new business, and is responsible for the respective related documents for all states, including those with complex underwriting guidelines.

• Contacts policyholders after their claim has been closed to provide a service review and inquire about their claims experience.

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