The Client Support Specialist will provide direct contact to Assurant’s customers, high-profile client representatives, and service partners to reduce and resolve service delays. This role is responsible for building positive relationships with customers, service partners, and internal departments while providing paths to an efficient resolution.
What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?
Responsible for customer escalations and/or servicer inquiries through phone calls, emails, or webforms and complete incident management by investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving concerns through interactions with customers and service providers
Support the claims process for repairs of home appliances, consumer electronics, plumbing, HVAC, & electrical systems
Make repair and/or settlement decisions using appropriate steps to qualify and quantify the resolution from a cost saving and customer experience perspective within approved limits
Utilize approved vendors to procure parts for service providers or customers to complete repairs
Complete audits and validate incoming provider claims, settlements, service denials, and reimbursements to ensure accuracy and cost effectiveness before processing and providing payments while updating multiple channels with decision information
Enforce independent servicer agreements and adhere to multi-client contract terms and conditions when making decisions
Manage multiple issues/cases at one time simultaneously based on workload
Analyze and act on the best possible outcome based on potential risk for an amicable resolution
Required to log and track issues in multiple tracking systems for the purpose of generating reports and employee accountability
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders in an effective, tactical, and empathetic manner with ongoing status and/or solution
Responsible for drafting written correspondence to customers and service providers or in response to customer questions or escalations
May identify opportunities for a process improvement for the betterment of the overall customer experience and/or Assurant Operations from a cost saving perspective
What are the requirements needed for this position?
- 3 + years in Direct Customer Service to include escalation experience
- 2+ years in Business to Business or Vendor Customer Service
- 2 + years in experience in composing responses to external contacts
What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
- Associate degree in Business or equivalent
- 3+ years in Vendor Management
- 3+ years experience within Connected Living
Pay Range:
$19.08 - $30.53Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.
If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.
Helping People Thrive in a Connected World
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What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.
Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.
AI and Biometric Usage
Assurant supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but we want to know the real you. Visit our AI Usage Guidelines page to understand what we expect from applicants regarding their use of AI during the application process. Since we would like to know the real you, we require that all of our virtual interviews be conducted on video.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a required identity verification process, which may include biometric technology, where permitted by applicable law and subject to applicable notice and consent requirements. See our Privacy Notice to learn about Assurant’s privacy practices, including our use of AI-enabled technology, automated decision making, and biometric information.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.
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Skills Required
- 3+ years of direct customer service experience, including escalation experience
- 2+ years of business-to-business or vendor customer service experience
- 2+ years of experience composing responses to external contacts
- Associate degree in Business or equivalent
- 3+ years of vendor management experience
- 3+ years of experience within Connected Living
Assurant Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Assurant and has not been reviewed or approved by Assurant.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple medical plan options, dental and vision, and added supports like mental health and wellness programs. Eligibility extending to part-time employees working 20+ hours/week and day-one access to medical coverage strengthens perceived protection.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout, featuring a 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% of base salary. Additional financial programs such as an employee stock purchase plan with a discount add to the overall long-term value.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused benefits are broad, including paid parental leave, adoption/surrogacy assistance, fertility support, and backup care offerings. These provisions indicate material support for different family-building paths and caregiving needs.
Assurant Insights
What We Do
We work with the world’s top brands to make smart devices simpler. Vehicles last longer. Homes more secure. Problems easier to solve. And we volunteer in communities all over the globe to help the world become a greener, better place. We come from a variety of countries, cultures, and backgrounds. But we’re united by our enduring values of common sense, common decency, uncommon thinking, and uncommon results. So connect with us. Bring us your best work and your brightest ideas. And we’ll bring you a place where you can thrive. We protect and secure: 62 million mobile devices 54 million motor vehicles 102 million household valuables, appliances, and electronics 31 million mortgages 55 million travelers and credit card holders And that's just the beginning.
