Job Information
AIG Customer Service Representative/Japanese Bilingual in Houston, Texas
This call center s upport s Japanese students studying abroad and AIG Japan’s overseas travel insurance customers with an emergent travel and/or medical need that arise while traveling under a qualifying policy.
Responsibilities include:
Provides telephone support and emergency evacuation services in response to client requests.
Assists clients in analyzing their requests in order to provide adequate service.
Uses appropriate resources to provide referrals to clients according to their requests.
Coordinates the management of each clients travel emergencies, flight cancellations, flight delays, trip interruptions and cancellations, baggage delays and similar events in general travel assistance.
Provides customer service to insured travelers regarding: policy benefits, verification of coverage, claims and claims information.
Monitors the status of patients and regularly reports the situation to the family and/or fellow travelers of the insured.
Makes arrangements for medical evacuation by working with the Provider Network Group (PNG) and the Medical Case Management (MCM) team.
Documents the entire management of each case.
Provides telephone and document translation services through applicable providers.
Sends and receives faxes and e-mails, calls via telephone, and supports inbound/outbound SMS communications.
Makes assessments and files claims on behalf of the client.
Works with and supports Provider Network Group by adding and evaluating both new service and existing service providers.
Other duties may be assigned as need arises.
Education and Experience
Contact Center experience is preferred but not required.
Health care experience is preferred but not required.
Experience in customer service or dealing directly with customers, such as: Airline, Inside/Outside Sales, Financial Services/Banking.
Knowledge and Skills
Excellent telephone communication skills.
Experience using computer for data tracking and record keeping.
Proficiency in required languages.
Languages
English required (Read, Write, and Speak)
Japanese required (Read, Write, and Speak)
Math Skills
Requires basic skills to analyze costs and options for services.
Cognitive Skills
Must have a strong orientation to problem solving and a strong ability to find solutions in situations where there is no precedent.
Ability to work under pressure.
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Functional Area:
OP - Operations
Estimated Travel Percentage (%): No Travel
Relocation Provided: No
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