Job Description
Job Description
About Us
Founded in 1981, Loman-Ray Insurance Group, LLC, is an independent insurance headquartered in Central Illinois. Throughout the decades, Loman-Ray excelled at serving the needs of educators, farmers, group health clients, and families of all shapes and sizes, providing value and building personal, trusted relationships. In 2016, Loman-Ray announced a new logo to represent the nature of the agency's identity and capture what makes our team unique. The shield symbolizes our dedicated employees, each genuinely vested in our insureds' well-being and ready to protect their best interests. Each section of the shield represents the categories of insurance we provide : life, health, home, auto, commercial, and farm insurance. The shield brings all of these together into one entity – Loman-Ray Insurance Group, LLC.
Today, Loman-Ray continues to grow, offering multiple insurance lines from dozens of proven providers. Carefully selected mergers have helped Loman-Ray enter new communities across Illinois and to develop a growing staff of experienced insurance professionals.
Personal Lines Customer Service Representative
Position Summary :
The Personal Lines Customer Service Representative is responsible for servicing and growing an assigned book of business, with the expectation of maintaining a working knowledge of existing accounts and developing additional lines. This role involves responding to client and carrier inquiries, processing new and renewal business, supporting claims, quoting, billing, and account rounding. The position requires strong client service, communication, and sales capabilities.
Key Responsibilities :
Customer Service & Account Management
- Meet with clients in-office or off-site when appropriate
- Screen and qualify walk-in and phone-in prospects
- Set up, organize, and maintain client files
- Collect necessary data from the insureds
- Complete and process applications, endorsements, and other policy-related documents
- Process certificates, notary requests, and other documentation
- Market new or renewal business within agency guidelines
- Maintain expiration lists and monitor renewals
- Rate and review policies for accuracy
- Arrange financing for new and renewal business
- Collect premiums on new accounts
- Input, update, and retrieve information in the agency management system
- Coordinate with clients, carriers, markets, and internal departments
- Handle client and carrier correspondence in accordance with agency standards
- Participate in training and support for other departments as needed
- Perform any other assigned duties or special projects
Claims Support
Assist clients with claim reporting and follow-upReceive claim details from clients via phone, mail, or in-person meetingsReview policies for coverage applicabilityAdvise clients on next steps regarding estimates and billingPrepare and submit loss reports to carriers promptlyAssist insureds with claimant communications and reporting requirementsCoordinate state-required documentation, when applicableFollow up with carriers on claim status requestsClose settled claims and ensure proper disbursement of settlement checksProvide loss experience reports upon request (Commercial Lines)Organize first reports and associated billsServe as liaison between employer, employee, and carrierQualifications :
High School Diploma required; college degree preferredMinimum of 1 year of experience in personal lines insurance customer service, sales or account managementActive Illinois Property & Casualty license required, or the willingness to obtain the licenseThorough understanding of insurance coverages, underwriting, rating, claims processes, billing and collections proceduresWorking knowledge of Applied Epic desired; will consider experience with related agency management systemsProficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteStrong oral and written communication abilitiesProfessional phone etiquette with a service-focused approachProven sales acumen and account development skillsExcellent interpersonal and client relationship skillsStrong organizational skills with attention to detailCommitment to continuing education and advancement of technical insurance knowledge through approved courses or professional programsAbility to pass a criminal background check, as permitted by lawPhysical Requirements :
Frequently sit, stand and walkRegularly required to talk or hearFrequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controlsOccasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.Occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 poundsVision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focusThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderateTemperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessaryOffice Location : 508 North Front Street, Okawville, IL 62271
Hours : Monday-Friday, 8 : 30am-4 : 30pm
Benefits :
Competitive CompensationHealth Insurance Plans (PPO, HSA, Copay Options)Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceCompany Paid Disability InsuranceSupplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Accident, Legal, Pet Insurance401(k) with Safe Harbor MatchPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysNo Solicitation Notification to Agencies : Please note that Keystone Agency Partners and our Partner Agencies do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Keystone Agency Partners will not consider or approve payment to any third parties for hires made.