Join us at PolicyMe! We're modernizing insurance and we'd like your help. The Canadian insurance landscape has remained largely unchanged for decades and we are in the process of changing that. We're a remote-first, Toronto-based startup with big ambitions.
We seek a highly organized, results-oriented, and empathetic Customer Success Specialist to join our team. On a typical day, you’ll be asked to provide top-notch assistance to our Advisor Team while supporting our customers through the life insurance application process – from submission through underwriting to approval. You’ll spend your days advocating for customers and communicating with our partners.
We seek a highly organized, results-oriented, and empathetic Customer Success Specialist to join our team. On a typical day, you’ll be asked to provide top-notch assistance to our customers through the insurance application process – from submission through underwriting to approval to claims. You’ll spend your days advocating for customers and communicating with our partners.
This position is open to Canadian-based individuals who can work 1-2 shifts per week from 9 AM to 5 PM PST (12 PM to 8 PM EST) and the remaining shifts from 9 AM to 5 PM EST.
What you'll be doing:
Manage our caseload of in-process life insurance applications through the underwriting process
Master all our workflows, application and underwriting processes, and the software systems necessary to carry out your responsibilities
Coordinate with clients and vendors to schedule and track medical exams
Order and obtain underwriting requirements from the client (Attending Physician Statements or Motor Vehicle Reports)
Track missed payments and work with clients to update their billing information when needed
Report back underwriting codes to the Medical Information Bureau through their data input process
Administrate policy change requests like address updates and beneficiary updates
Respond to and assist with claims intake inquiries, ensuring accurate and efficient resolution of customer questions
Complete all record-keeping processes for in-force policies and terminations
Maintain accurate policy records and transactions with client interactions
Collaborate on cross-functional projects with other operations teams (sales, customer service, customer success, and quality assurance) to ensure a seamless and transparent customer experience and to help improve our processes
What we are looking for:
1-2 years of relevant work experience in insurance either in customer service or sales preferably with a Bachelor’s degree
Intermediate Google Suite skills (Docs, Spreadsheets, etc.)
Extraordinary communication skills in English (both verbal and written)
Empathy with people’s pain points and difficulties
A desire to learn and take on new challenges, all while multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
Honesty and integrity – no cutting corners or compromising the integrity of our customers
An openness to take on additional tasks that may not fall under your job scope to help the team and support your own growth
Reports To: Customer Success Specialist Team Lead
Why join us:
Generous PTO - 20 vacation days
Access to stock options, and health benefits
A remote-first team with company paid, in-person socials and the option to work from our Toronto-based office
Resources to help your professional development, including an L&D budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential
Work with an empathetic, high-performing team in a flexible, results-oriented environment