Customer Care Advocate - Group Life

Job Location: United States : New York : Oriskany

Alternate Job Location: Not Applicable : Not Applicable

Work Arrangement: Virtual

In Person Training then virtual. See below for specifics.

Role Value Proposition:

As a leader in insurance, MetLife never underestimates the significance of the impact made by associates. We are the country’s number one underwriter of employer-sponsored programs.

We are actively hiring a Claims Reviewer in our Call Center for our Group Life Insurance team in our Oriskany, NY office!! As a Claims Reviewer, you will receive in-bound customer service inquiries via the telephone from policyholders, beneficiaries, attorneys and families of the deceased employee and resolve problems by putting customers at the heart of all you do. The calls you handle will be in response to a claim already initiated on the insured’s life insurance policy.  

The successful candidate will leverage effective listening skills, attention to detail, strong intellectual curiosity, and an honest desire to make a difference to ensure each customer's experience is exceptional. With an understanding of the customers’ needs and wants, and a focus on delivering solutions that meet those needs, you will deliver a service experience that exceeds expectations and makes it easy for customers to do business with us.

In return, we will provide the following to enhance your success and engagement from day one and throughout your career-- Participation in our comprehensive benefits package which consists of medical, dental & life insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, vacation time and a variety of programs designed to strengthen and reward your performance.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Virtual Role, this is predominately a work from a home role with periodic visits to the assigned GCSO office as needed for team events, meetings, training, business continuity, etc.
• Respond to customer requests via telephone, providing excellent service to inquiries related to Group Life Claim insurance benefits.
• Enhance and strengthen the relationship between the customer and MetLife using strong communication skills, keen listening skills and empathy.
• Efficiently access and navigate multiple electronic systems to provide a complete and integrated response to the customer’s inquiry.
• Perform these responsibilities in a consistent, professional manner while exercising strong interpersonal and high-quality service skills.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required:

• 1+ year customer service experience. 
• High School diploma, GED
• New hires should live a commutable distance from the site the role is posted in
• Report daily to our Oriskany, NY office for in person training during the period of November 6, 2023 to December 4, 2023.  The position will move to virtual after successful completion of training.
• Ability to work an 8-hour shift during the hours of operation of 8:00AM – 8:00PM Monday – Thursday and 8:00AM – 6:00PM Friday; must be flexible regarding overtime & shift worked after training, which may change based on business needs. Hours during training are 8AM – 4:30PM
• A designated, quiet work area, for your Virtual Role will be needed on your start date.

Preferred:

• Some college experience, trade, or professional certification.

Business Category

Life Claims

Number of Openings

8

At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.

MetLife:

MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4 billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked #46 on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine’s 2021 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.”      

MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.

The wage range for applicants for this position is $42,600.  This role is also eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. MetLife offers a comprehensive benefits program, including healthcare benefits, life insurance, retirement benefits, parental leave, legal plan services and paid time off. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife.  For further information about how to request a reasonable accommodation, please click on the Disability Accommodations link below.

MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.