Help Wanted - Underwriting: Creative thinkers need only apply
Marvin Jones, LLIF, ALMI, ACS

 

Help Wanted: Creative thinker with outgoing personality and positive attitude to make a difference in people's everyday lives and contribute to our company's financial success...Customer Service Skills essential... If you saw this job advertisement, would it catch your eye? "Wait a minute, you might be thinking. What does creativity and customer service skills have to do with underwriting?" The answer is simple. Companies today are looking for new ways to attract, retain and satisfy customers by making customer service their top priority. To reach this goal, companies need resourceful people who can be creative, flexible and customer focused. This session will look at the role that customer service plays in the life of an underwriter. Positive interactions with internal and external customers are essential for success in this fast paced world. We will explore the concepts and skills that serve as a foundation for providing exceptional customer service and we will discuss the expectations of customers and how to communicate and interact with them. Whether you are new to underwriting or an experienced professional, this session will help to improve and strengthen your customer relationships.