Bilingual Customer Service Broker

Summary

Join the OTIP Group of Companies (OGC) and become a Bilingual Customer Service Representative! In this role, you will provide product and service information to members, resolve complaints, and assess risks for automobile and property policies. Key responsibilities include handling telephone and written inquiries, resolving product and service issues, attracting potential members, processing rewrites and remarketing, filing and documenting insurance transactions, and maintaining a comprehensive log and diary system. You will need to be fluent in French and possess a RIBO license (or be willing to obtain one within three months). The ideal candidate will also have completed specific insurance courses and possess experience in personal lines insurance. OGC offers a rewarding salary, bonuses, comprehensive benefits (including 100% premium coverage for group benefits), a defined benefit pension plan, and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Requirements

• The ability to communicate in French is required
• A RIBO license is required. Candidates who are not yet RIBO licensed will be enrolled in the RIBO training course and will be required to obtain their license within the first three months of employment
• The completion of or the commitment to complete the following three insurance courses or three equivalent insurance courses: CIP Principles and Practice, Property 1, and Automobile

Responsibilities

• Direct or respond to telephone inquiries and written requests. This includes processing changes directly into the computer system, applying proper underwriting standards, assessing risks according to binding requirements, and answering general account inquiries
• Resolve product and service problems. This includes clarifying member complaints, determining the cause of the complaint, selecting the best solution and explaining it, expediting correction, following-up to ensure resolution, and making recommendations to management, as required
• Attract potential members. This includes answering questions and providing information regarding products and services, obtaining ex-dates, and meeting or surpassing ex-date objectives to increase sales potential
• Process rewrites and remarket following established new-business guidelines
• File and document records of insurance transactions and maintain and update current rate manuals for all markets, as received, including new coverage announcements
• Maintain a comprehensive log and diary system, reviewing and flagging contentious issues for discussion with management, as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in personal lines automobile and property insurance is an asset
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications

Benefits

• Rewarding salary and bonuses that truly value your dedication
• Industry-leading group benefits with 100% premium coverage (excluding LTD) that start on your first day
• Defined benefit pension plan for a financially confident retirement
• 100% coverage of approved continuing education and licensing fees (including RIBO courses in Ontario)
• Access to a wealth of learning resources, including LinkedIn Learning for professional development
• Flexible work-from-home and hybrid options
• Unlock your potential with opportunities for advancement