Customer Service Relationship Specialist

About the position

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. As a Customer Relationship Specialist, your primary role is to provide an effortless experience to our existing policyholders, third parties and agents regarding insurance questions, inquiries, or concerns. You will work with customers by handling a variety of inbound telephone calls regarding their policies. Your success is important to us - you will receive ongoing coaching and development to support you as you build your career at The Hartford. Location: Remote Position (Work from Home) Start Date: March 16, 2026 Training is provided: 9 Weeks of Training Training Hours: 10:30AM - 7:00PM EST Post Training Hours: 11:30AM - 8:00PM EST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: We are invested in you from Day 1 as an individual and in your career journey. We prioritize supporting your skill development early in your career. Whether this means growing your career within the business or leveraging your talents across the organization, you can count on your leader to make an investment in your development! About Us | Our Culture | What It’s Like to Work Here | Perks & Benefits

Responsibilities

  • Promote digital self service capabilities.
  • Take ownership to ensure that we go above and beyond to service each caller's needs, utilizing every touch point as an opportunity to build value and The Hartford brand.
  • Assisting customers over the phone.
  • Must have the ability to learn insurance product and processes in training environment.
  • Required to commit to the training and work schedule.
  • Have a dedicated workspace free from distractions during work and training hours.

Requirements

  • A demonstrated background in customer service, call center, insurance, retail, restaurant or a related field
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced complex environment while navigating multiple programs.
  • Problem solving and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to empathize with customers and colleagues.
  • Adaptability
  • High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
  • For full-time, occasional, part-time, or remote positions: (1) high speed broadband internet service (we do not support DSL, wireless, Wi-Fi, Hotspots, Fiber without a modem and Satellite). (2) Internet provider supplied modem/router/gateway must be hardwired to The Hartford issued computer with an ethernet cable (no Wi-Fi) (3) minimum 30 upload/300 download speeds are required.
  • To confirm whether your Internet system has sufficient speeds, please visit http://www.speedtest.net from your personal computer and provide speed test results

Nice-to-haves

  • Spanish bilingual a plus.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance. Effective day 1.
  • 25 days paid time off in your first full year of service and Paid Holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Paydown Program
  • 401K
  • https://www.thehartford.com/careers/benefits
  • The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.
  • The annualized base pay range for this role is: \$42,560 - \$63,840
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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