Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Florida Peninsula Insurance Company is seeking a dedicated Customer Service Escalation Specialist to join their team. This role involves managing escalated and complex customer matters received through phone calls, emails, and processing requests, requiring strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Responsibilities
- Handle escalated phone calls referred by the front-line customer service team
- Research and make decisions on escalated endorsements
- Assess and determine reinstatement for policies canceled due to non-payment
- Respond to and triage emails from internal departments, making appropriate decisions
- Provide written responses to customer questions and concerns
- Assist in conducting quality reviews of customer service calls and related transactions
- Identify trends in customer service and processing issues, recommending procedural changes focused on retention and enhancing customer experience
- Identify opportunities for system improvements and provide actionable recommendations
- Offer support during catastrophic weather events as needed
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Skills
- Valid Florida Insurance License (2-20 or 20-44)
- High school diploma is required; college education is preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of current experience in Florida homeowners insurance, either in an agency or underwriting setting
- Advanced knowledge of Florida homeowners coverage, industry challenges, and basic underwriting practices
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to think strategically
- Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in complex or sensitive cases
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams to resolve high-priority issues
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Strong work ethic and discipline, especially while working remotely
- Outstanding written communication skills, including excellent editing and proofreading abilities for professional correspondence
- Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills, maintaining professionalism under stress and effectively engaging with various audiences
- Ability to demonstrate empathy while remaining objective
- A proactive mindset with a 'can do' attitude
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
- Experience or education in training and procedural documentation is a plus
Benefits
- *** This position will have a schedule of 11AM - 8PM ET + shift differential ***
Company Overview
Florida Peninsula Insurance Company is an insurance company that provides homeowners insurance policies. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://floridapeninsula.com.