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Kin Insurance

Kin Insurance

Customer Service
Arizona, USA · Chicago, IL, USA · St. Petersburg, FL, USA · Chicago, IL, USA · Austin, TX, USA · Petersburg, VA, USA · Remote
Posted on Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Kin is on a mission to change home insurance from what it is to what it should be. Whether we’re leveraging data to create customizable coverage or providing claims service that goes above and beyond expectations, our members are at the heart of everything we do. In the face of ever-growing climate risk, they deserve an insurance company that cares about them. We aim to stick with our members through thick and thin.

We use efficient technology that lets homeowners buy directly from us to keep costs down. This is the essence of Kin. Our approach has fostered amazing growth, attracted marquee investors, and earned us accolades, including being named to:

  • Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2024).

  • Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021- 2023).

  • Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

  • Forbes’ Fintech 50.

Simply put, our people are what make us great – we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.

So, what’s the role?

As a Licensed Customer Service Agent, you’re the first line of defense for our customers. You’ll handle questions regarding policies, payments, cancellations and other topics, as needed. You’ll interact with customers mainly over the phone but via chat and email too. It is important that you are knowledgeable in the property insurance space; at this time, we are seeking applicants that currently hold an active Personal Lines insurance License.

A day in the life could include:

  • Interacting with current policyholders via phone, email, and chat

  • Contacting customers banks/mortgage to obtain additional details

  • Creating/updating policies for customers to review

  • Submitting payments/issuing refunds

  • Asking for additional documentation

I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?

  • An active Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance license

  • Superior customer service skills

  • Empathy towards others

  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment with limited structure

  • Proficient in Google suite or similar tools and ideally comfortable navigating multiple tools and windows at the same time

  • A need for efficiency with strong technical skills

Bonus Points:

  • Experience in a call center/high incoming call volume environment at plus, but not required

  • Bilingual - Spanish speaking preferred

Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability + Life Insurance

  • Flexible PTO policy

  • Remote work

  • Generous equity package

  • 401K with company match

  • Parental leave

  • Continuing education + professional development

  • The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact

The role can sit in any of the following 30 states: AL, AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

About Kin

Kin is the only pure-play, direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on the growing home insurance market. We make policies convenient and affordable through a technology platform that delivers a seamless user experience, customized options for coverage, and fast, high-quality claims service. Kin is a fully licensed carrier that offers coverage through its reciprocal exchanges which are owned by its policyholders. To learn more, visit www.kin.com.

EEOC Statement

Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.