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Central Insurance

Commercial Lines Technician

Central Insurance, Van Wert, Ohio, United States, 45891

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Posted Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Location:

Van Wert, OH Work Model:

Hybrid Position type:

Full time - Hourly

We’re a team of employees passionate about delivering best-in-class customer service and driving innovation in claims management. Integrity, relationships, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

Our employees fully utilize their talents and bring their best selves to work. We believe who you are is just as important as what you do!

As a

Commercial Lines Technician team member, you will help fulfil the promise that Central makes to our customers by recognizing, understanding, and responding to the needs of our internal and external customers. We are seeking individuals with a service first mentality and effective communication skills, all while maintaining a high level of attention to details.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

Effectively present information and respond to questions to groups or individuals while providing outstanding hospitality

Learns and maintains a demonstrated understanding of Commercial Lines insurance, company products, pricing, and coverages in all states where Central does business.

Develops, demonstrates, and applies knowledge of the Commercial Lines policy system as well as other related and supporting systems. Utilizes the policy system and other related supporting systems to make sound decisions.

Independently screens, quotes and processes new submissions, issues, renewals, and endorsements for policies.

Coordinates documentation for underwriting files.

Communicates and coordinates any necessary follow up with Underwriters.

Trains underwriters, agents, marketing representatives, and other stakeholders on Commercial Lines system

Works pro-actively with underwriter(s) in support of our new and renewal client base (both PL and CL?)

Conducts workshops for the Commercial Lines department, marketing, agents, underwriters, and other customers

Creates and maintains strong relationships through collaboration with agents, Underwriters, Marketing and other stakeholders

Works with Commercial Lines Underwriting team to collect information, perform data entry, analyze risk factors and more to meet policy needs

Researches and responds to customer needs

Responsible for providing the highest level of accuracy and support to the underwriter(s) throughout the new business lifecycle and ongoing renewal account maintenance.

Performs initial review, triage and processing of small new business and renewal submissions.

Performs specialized rating functions as they relate to assigned product line

Responds to verbal or written inquiries via underwriters by agents within the department customer service standards.

Performs the initial renewal review within department authority and makes recommendations when sending to the underwriter.

Orders reports as requested by underwriters, completes general duties and reviews various reports within department authority

Analyzes rating sequence to determine premium is being calculated correctly.

Reviews endorsements to ensure compliance with our underwriting guidelines.

Assists with testing initiatives

Uses Commercial lines knowledge to train others

Required Qualifications

1 year experience in customer service

Preferred Qualifications

Property & Casualty Insurance License

Insurance related designation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills when working with agents and internal customers, including Marketing and Underwriting

Adaptable to change

Demonstrate strong time management skills to effectively prioritize multiple tasks to meet required deadlines

Average data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy

Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively and professionally using proper grammar both orally and in writing

Strong analytical, comprehension and mathematical skills

Conflict resolution and strong problem solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong attention to detail

Prioritize multiple tasks to meet required deadlines and work independently

Exercise initiative and judgment while researching and responding to customer inquiries

Build rapport with each customer, both internal and external, by actively listening and assertively responding to their needs with a proactive mindset

Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative style

Develops and maintains effective written and verbal communication skills for inter-office communication as well as with the external agency force.

Exercise confidence, initiative and judgement while researching and responding to customer inquiries

Maintains a thorough knowledge of ISO and underwriting rules, rating and coverage forms. Possesses an in-depth knowledge of department workflow and procedures.

Ability to understand Central Insurance’s policies and processes

Total Rewards Central establishes base pay based on several factors including labor market data and an evaluation of candidate qualifications relative to role requirements. Base pay is one component of a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees’ financial, health, career, and retirement objectives. Central provides extensive health and wellness benefits to promote flexibility, work-life balance, and long-term financial security. For more information, see Central Insurance Benefits

Work Authorization Central will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Central that all recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classification and assignment, facilities, promotions, transfers, employee treatment and all other terms and conditions of employment shall be maintained in a manner which will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, military status, or disability. The applicant should respond to questions on this application in a way that will not divulge such information.

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