Customer Care Representative

Job Details

This is an on-site position during training based at our Dayton Ohio office with Fridays conducted virtually.

• Office Location (On-site Days): 9797 Springboro Pike Dayton OH 45448

Candidates must reside within 50 miles (door-to-door) of the office to be considered.

Start Dates:

• Unlicensed: Tuesday March 3 2026
• Licensed: Tuesday March 31 2026 (Active Producer/Agent License with Property & Casualty Line of Authority required)

Training Schedule:

• MondayThursday (on-site) and Friday (virtual) 10:30 AM 7:00 PM EST

Department Operating Hours:

• MondayFriday: 8:00 AM 9:00 PM EST
• Saturday: 9:00 AM 5:30 PM EST

Applicants must be able to work a schedule that may include Saturdays.

Compensation:

• Starting hourly rate is$22.31 per hour.

Job Summary

If you are the kind of person who likes to solve problems and help others when they need it you could be a perfect fit to grow your career with position is a critical part of Farmers Insurance as it supports our customers and agents. You will be the first point of contact for our customers supporting inquiries and insurance policy needs by answering questions regarding coverage rates billing issues and general policy reviews.

We care about your professional development at Farmers so we offer paid training with our renowned University of Farmers before you start serving customers so you can succeed in this role!

In this role you will:

• Deliver exceptional customer service while proactively seeking solutions within compliance and legal requirements.
• Communicate with customers via multiple channels (phone chats emails) while navigating multiple systems and platforms.

The Day-to-Day

• This position operates within a highly structured environment that requires you be fully present and engaged. This includes designated start and end times scheduled lunch and break periods.
• Assists internal and external customers with moderately complex issues related to insurance matters. Delivers exceptional service while proactively seeking feasible solutions within compliance and legal requirements. Communicates with customers via multiple channels while navigating multiple systems and platforms
• Receives and responds to inquiries related to insurance matters. Interacts with customers agents and others to resolve moderately complex issues regarding policy provisions and conditions. Evaluates and interprets policy information within prescribed authority limits.
• Accesses account information and communicates while working in multiple systems. Uses account information deep product knowledge and knowledge of compliance or legal requirements to make appropriate recommendations or decisions. Documents customer interactions and outcomes thoroughly in system. Escalates unresolved issues requiring advanced support for further resolution.
• Builds knowledge and acumen through self-directed learning. Stays informed about underwriting and policy guidelines and other updates including compliance and legal requirements. Helps maintain department knowledge resources to keep them current. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Actively listens to customer concerns to identify trends or patterns. Recognizes opportunities for process improvement and makes recommendations to leadership.
• Partners with various departments including Policy Support Claims and Underwriting to respond to customer inquiries. May work with external vendors to further address customer needs.
• Adheres to assigned tightly regulated schedule and follows procedures for requesting time off.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 1-3 years customer service.
  • 1 year of experience in call center environment insurance sales or related field preferred.
  • Experience providing customer support within a high-volume complex environment preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude:
  • Intermediate computer skills with ability to navigate multiple systems simultaneously.
  • Able to troubleshoot basic issues with equipment such as headset internet and connectivity.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite of tools preferred.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Property and Casualty license will be required for this role. The licensing exam must be obtained within a designated number of attempts or testing window in the state(s) in which the license is acquired.

Additional Qualifications

• Call center/agency experience highly preferred
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Demonstrated written communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Friendly and service-oriented
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Excellent organizational skills
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced dynamic environment
• Basic computer skills with ability to navigate multiple systems simultaneously.
• Able to troubleshoot basic issues with equipment such as headset internet and connectivity.

Physical Actions & Environment

This role whether performed virtually or in an office setting operates in an open office working environment which will include normal and customary distractions noise and interruptions. Sits or stands for extended periods of time up to a full work shift.

• Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees including bending twisting pulling and stooping. Occasionally moves lifts carries and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance.
• Listens to interprets and differentiates auditory information (e.g. others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Visually verifies and reads information. Visually locates material resources and other objects.
• Ability to operate a computer for extended periods of time up to a full work shift. Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands arms and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.