Licensed Customer Service Agent
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About the role
Kin makes life simpler, more affordable, and better for homeowners - especially in the places where climate risks, rising costs, and outdated systems make it harder. We start with smarter homeowners insurance and expand to everything homeowners need to thrive. Using data, technology, and thoughtful human support, we're building products that are clear, fair, and help homeowners feel confident - so homeowners aren't left behind when they need help most. Founded in 2016, Kin is a remote-first employer with Kinfolk across more than 35 states. We serve customers in 14 states (and counting). Our disciplined growth, strong customer satisfaction, and focus on long-term sustainability fosters outstanding growth, attracts marquee investors, and earns recognition and accolades, including: Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2026) Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2026) Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies Forbes' Fintech 50 (2023-2026) Great Places to Work Certified (May 2024-May 2027) Most importantly, we're building Kin to be a place where people do meaningful work with real impact - for our customers, our communities, and each other. We're excited to tell you more about how you can contribute to our rapid growth, strong unit economics, profitability, and excellent customer ratings. To learn more about how we work and what we're building, visit kin.com and see how we work . We're looking for a Licensed Customer Service Agent to help us deliver fast, accurate, and human support to homeowners when it matters most. As Kin continues to grow our customer base across multiple states, this role is critical in ensuring our policyholders receive knowledgeable guidance on their coverage, payments, and policy updates. You'll serve as the first line of support for our customers - primarily over the phone, with additional support via chat and email. Your expertise in property insurance and ability to navigate high call volumes with empathy and efficiency will directly impact customer satisfaction, retention, and trust in the Kin brand. Out of 13,000 companies, Kin was just named one of America's Best Customer Service Providers for 2026 by USA TODAY!
Responsibilities
- Own high-volume inbound and outbound customer interactions across phone, chat, and email, delivering clear and accurate guidance on policies, payments, cancellations, and coverage questions
- Create, update, and process homeowners insurance policies, endorsements, payments, and refunds with accuracy and urgency
- Educate policyholders on coverage details, policy changes, and next steps so they can make informed decisions about their homes
- Partner with customers' banks and lenders to obtain required documentation and ensure policy compliance
- Navigate multiple internal systems and tools simultaneously to resolve customer inquiries efficiently
- Identify process improvement opportunities and share feedback to enhance the customer experience and team effectiveness
- Successfully complete a mandatory, paid 10-week training program and apply learnings to live customer scenarios
Requirements
- Active Property & Casualty (P&C) or Personal Lines insurance license (required)
- 6+ months customer service experience in P&C (specifically, home insurance)
- Experience working in a high-volume call center or customer support environment handling inbound calls
- Hands-on experience servicing homeowners insurance policies
- Ability to clearly explain policy coverage, billing, and underwriting requirements to customers
- Comfort navigating multiple systems and tools simultaneously (e.g., Google Workspace and similar platforms)
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with limited structure
- Strong active listening skills and the ability to communicate with empathy and professionalism
- Bonus
- Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) proficiency
- Availability to work our following shifts, Monday - Friday ( will be placed based upon need ) :
- 9:00 AM-6:00 PM CST
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM CST
- Note: Rotating Saturday shift required every 4-6 weeks.
- There is a mandatory, paid 10 week training period.
- We are currently hiring for an June new hire class.
- In addition to base salary, we are also offering a $1000 retention bonus (payable at 6 months) for our June 1, 2026 class!
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Quick Summary Serve as the trusted voice of Kin, supporting and advocating for homeowners across 14 states. Handle policies, payments, and coverage questions while delivering fast, empathetic service in a high-volume environment. Active P&C license required. Join a team that puts customers first every single day.
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