Customer Solutions Specialist

Symetraexternal

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Telecommuter, WA, US Until 10/7/2026 0+ years exp First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

Summary

Serve as a resource to all inbound Symetra callers who no longer have an active agent, assisting them with current and new Symetra life insurance and annuity products. This role involves providing advice about their existing products and potential selling new products. This role provides strategic guidance on current products and supports the assessment of new product opportunities. Serve as a resource to all of Symetra’s current orphaned customers and other potential Symetra customers.

Responsibilities

✔ Advice/Guidance: Become an extension of the Individual Life and Retirement customer service teams in supporting policyholders and beneficiaries who need more advanced assistance and guidance that only a licensed agent can offer, and who are not currently associated with an independent agent. This may involve recommending changes to current products.
50%

✔ Conduct needs-based analysis and/or evaluation of suitability of products and services. Sell non-variable life insurance and annuity products. Submit and track new applications for customers. Provide ongoing support and guidance as the agent of record going forward. This includes continuous communication through calls and emails and policy reviews with the customer no less than annually.
30%

✔ Develop deep expertise in Symetra’s legacy and currently sold life and annuity products, as well as service and operations processes. Serve as a resource for internal teams, including customer service, sales, operations, claims and other key stakeholders. Build and maintain close relationships of communication with other internal departments to best serve our customers. Create and implement programs aimed at improving our service and support of our customers. Support overflow calls and other tasks for service and operations teams as needed. Conduct administrative tasks as needed.
20%


Skills

✔ Active Listening
3 - Proficient
✔ Attention to detail
3 - Proficient
✔ Conflict Resolution
2 - Developing
✔ Consultation
3 - Proficient
✔ Digital Literacy
1 - Emerging
✔ Empathy
2 - Developing
✔ Insurance Knowledge
3 - Proficient
✔ Sales
2 - Developing
✔ Written and Verbal Skills
3 - Proficient
 

Specialty Education Required

College degree or equivalent work experience.

Designations and/or Certifications Required

Professional certifications or designations appropriate and relevant for this role.

Licensing Required

Life License, Health License

Typical Years of Experience

0-2 years of cumulative, relevant experience

Impact

Decisions have an impact to day to day individual workflow and are based upon defined process and procedures as well as basic knowledge of the role. Work product is generally checked for quality by others. Accountable to department only, no significant financial impact. Little latitude for independent judgment.

Job Complexity

Performs structured work assignments and solves a range of straightforward problems.

Skills And Knowledge

Entry level professional role. Requires basic understanding within field of specialization. Demonstrates basic skills and fundamental knowledge within the job family, learning through experience.

Reporting Structure

Works under direct supervision with frequent review of process and results. No supervisory responsibilities.

 

Contact with Others

This position will interact with many different internal teams on a regular basis, including Individual Life and Retirement call centers, new business, in-force operations, and sales. It will also interact with external groups, including agents, financial professionals, sales partners, existing and potential customers.
About this role

Summary

Assist customers with life insurance and annuity products, offering guidance and support.

Job title

Customer Solutions Specialist

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

finance

Location requirements

remote work allowed, based in Washington state, USA

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

active listeningattention to detailconsultationinsurance knowledgewritten and verbal skills

Preferred skills

conflict resolutionempathydigital literacysales

Specializations

insurancelife insuranceannuitycustomer supportsales
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Washington, USA

Remote State