Customer Support Representative (P&C License Required)

Title: Customer Support Representative (P&C License Required)

Location: Austin, TX (Downtown)

Reports To: Manager, Customer Support 

About Hippo:

Our mission is to deliver intuitive and proactive protection for homeowners, combining the power of technology with a human touch.

Hippo built the world’s first home protection platform. We believe that insurance should protect your home and the things you treasure with policies designed for modern lives and proactive protection that helps you care for your home. Our aim is to help you avoid issues before they become costly problems because the best claims experience is the one you don’t have. Simply put, Hippo exists to protect the joy of homeownership.

At Hippo, we believe in providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop their careers. Whether you're just starting out in the insurance industry or looking to take your skills to the next level, we have a range of training and development programs to support your professional growth.

Training & Development:

We believe in nurturing talent organically and providing our team members with the tools they need to succeed and grow. As a Customer Support Representative, you'll have an opportunity to build on your existing insurance skills and experience with a robust training program in customer service excellence and insurance principles. We are committed to the professional development of our employees and offer clear pathways for career advancement within the company.

This is what you can expect from training:

• 4 week training program
  • Deep dive into homeowner Insurance and the Hippo Product
  • Techniques to develop skills in customer service, problem solving, etc.
  • Experience working with top carriers in the industry
  • Training will be conducted Monday - Friday from 8am-5pm CST

About This Role:

Hippo is looking for an experienced Customer Support Representative to join our exciting team. We’re seeking compassionate support professionals who are willing to think outside the box and add a whole new approach to taking care of our valued customers. This position will work hand-in-hand with our Sales and Underwriting teams to create an amazing customer experience.

Work environment:

• Hybrid - Must work from Hippo office for 4 days per week.
• Must have designated workspace free from noise and other distractions.
• High Speed Internet
• Schedule - Must be open to working:
  • Monday through Friday between 10am - 7pm with one day off during the week to be determined by manager
  • Saturday 9am-6pm
  • NOTE: Exact schedule to be determined by management prior to start date. Schedule is subject to change.

 About You:

• You love helping and advocating for people
• You pride yourself in your ability to provide white-glove service to your customers
• You are a problem solver and proactive in finding solutions
• Highly collaborative and enjoy working with others
• You like owning the customer experience from beginning to end

What You’ll Do:

• Provide an unparalleled customer support experience via phone, chat, and email
• You’ll spend your day dedicated to exceeding the expectations and requirements of our customers
• Process customer service requests quickly and thoroughly
• Treat our customer with the Platinum Rule, “Treat others how they want to be treated”
• Collaborate with our customer on topics such as billing, contact information, payment request and policy level adjustments.

 Must Haves:

• 2+ years’ experience in a customer-facing role or contact center environment
• Prior experience in Property or Homeowner’s insurance is required.
• Currently hold or have held an active P & C license in the last 12 months
• Proficient in productivity software (Outlook, Word, Zoom), experience with Salesforce a plus!
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexible and willing to do what is needed to get great work done
• A natural inclination to work within a culture that is fast-paced and dynamic

Benefits and Perks:

Hippo treats its team members with the same level of dedication and care as we do our customers, which is why we’re fortunate to provide all of our Hippos with:

• Compensation - Hippo offers a non-negotiable competitive hourly rate of $22.60/hr along with the benefits below
• Healthy Hippos Benefits – Multiple medical plans to choose from and 100% employer covered dental & vision plans for our team members and their families. We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Equity - This position is eligible for equity compensation 
• Training and Career Growth – Training and internal career growth opportunities
• Flexible Time Off - You know when and how you should recharge
• Little Hippos Program - We offer 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers

Hippo is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Hippo’s applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to an applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Hippo applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Hippo’s People Team to make the need for an accommodation known.