Agent Assist 1

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

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• Active/Agent Assist/Customer Service** Starting Pay \$39,500 to
  
  

\$45,000/yr, depending on experience We do not pay commissions. This is

the annual rate of pay. **Work from Home Requirements** This position is

eligible for 50% telecommuting after initial training period and

satisfactory job performance.

**What we are looking for**

A self-motivated individual who responds to and initiates face-to-face,

telephone, email, and written communications with

policyholders/prospects for the purpose of servicing AFI (includes AFI

and AFIA) products.\

**Core Functions\...**

• Assists Agents with fulfillment of application processing and
  
  

following up with required documentation.

• Provides maintenance of AFI policies for retention of membership.
  
  

**Must haveQualifications**

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of customer service experience in a financial services
  
  

environment, or one year satisfactory job performance in clerical

support/processing experience with AFI (Associates Degree may be

substituted for this requirement)

• Competent written communications skills
• Keyboard skills of at least 35 wpm
  
  

**Nice to Have Qualifications**

• Excellent verbal communications skills, to include a courteous,
  
  

confident demeanor and appropriate use of grammar and vocabulary

• Working knowledge of MS Outlook, Excel and Word
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to accomplish work according to established priorities and
  
  

procedures

**What professional education requirements do I need to obtain**

• Successful completion within 90 days of standardized training in
  
  

Principles of Insurance, Dwelling Coverages, Homeowner Coverages,

and Personal Auto Coverages\*

• Ability to obtain an agents license within 90 days in the position,
  
  

and to maintain an unrestricted license thereafter

• Completion of AINS 101 and AINS 102 within 33 months in the position
• \*if incumbent did not have prior experience in a position with this
  
  

requirement*\

**Benefits**

• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, life &
  
  

disability insurance including an employee assistance program (EAP)

• 401(k) including employer match & safe harbor contributions
• Generous paid time off policy, medical leave, volunteer time off and
  
  

9 paid holidays

• We support employee training and professional development
  
  

opportunities with a tuition reimbursement program and continuing

education and re-certification opportunities

• Volunteering and community engagement opportunities
  
  

**Who are we and what we\'re about**

Since 1887, Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) has existed with a single,

unwavering purpose: To protect the people who protect our nation. For

more than 130 years, weve provided home insurance, renter insurance and

auto insurance and much more to our members. We proudly serve active,

retired and former military personnel, their families and civilian

Department of Defense employees.

AFI is a family friendly organization offering competitive compensation,

an outstanding work environment and great benefits. AFI is headquartered

in Leavenworth, Kansas approximately 20 minutes from the Legends.