Servicing

  • Choose up to 3 reasons customer called
  • Think of the major category first, then the sub-category
    • The main topic was billing – what about it?
    • The customer called to cancel – why?
  • If the customer mentions wanting the cancel at any time during the call, code it as a cancellation call
  • Only enter 1 call reason code for the following situations:
    • When the customer called to cancel, but was SAVED – Use SAVE as the main category, then the reason for wanting to cancel as the sub-category
      • Note that a SAVE is only applicable to retaining a customer who pays premium (a SAVE does not apply to customers who only have complimentary coverage)
    • “Refused to provide (RARE)” should not be used with another reason code
    • “Thought it was life insurance” should not be used with another reason code
    • “3rd party PI not available” should not be used with another reason code
  • The reason code does not replace the need to enter a comment
BILLING  Description
Change billing method detail Change account type, soft / hard decline, frequency, premium due notice
What is the charge for? Not sure why they are getting billed / unaware of charge on statement
Change billing date Wants a different billing date
Payment received / refunded Confirmation of payment received / refund request
Manual billing fee Manual billing fee
Make a payment Wants to make a payment over the phone
CANCELLATION Description
Get it elsewhere Have this product with employer / somewhere else
Due to death PI deceased
Doesn’t remember Customer does not remember enrolling
Product did not meet needs Product no longer needed
Thought it was life insurance Thought product was life insurance / something it isn’t
Closed account (Credit Union Only) Customer voluntarily closed their account
Cost Costs too much / pricey / can’t afford
Refused to provide (rare) No reason / just wants to cancel
Only meant complimentary Enrolled by accident / did not mean to purchase supplemental coverage
3rd party PI not available  A third party caller wants to cancel coverage and the PI is not available
SAVE Description
Cost Costs too much / pricey / can’t afford
Get it elsewhere Have this product with employer / somewhere else
Doesn’t remember Customer does not remember enrolling
Only meant complimentary Enrolled by accident / did not mean to purchase supplemental coverage
Product did not meet needs Product no longer needed
Thought it was life insurance Thought product was life insurance / something it isn’t
Refused to provided (rare) No reason / just wants to cancel
CLAIMS Description
Initiate claims File a claim
Procedures (How do I…) What should be included as part of claim packet / how to complete
Status update Update on claim filed
Decided not to file Called to file a claim, but changed their mind
(Claims Only) Callback – left message Returning a call from a workflow and did not reach the customer
(Claims Only) Callback – no response Returning a call from a workflow and could not leave a message
(Claims Only) Duplicate claim request Caller wants another claims packet
(Claims Only) Referred to carrier Caller was referred back to the carrier
SERVICING Description
Beneficiary change Change beneficiary
Beneficiary confirmation Confirm beneficiary
Change coverage Reduce or increase supplemental coverage / change coverage type
Do not solicit Does not want to receive anymore mail
Duplicate certificate request Asked for another copy of the ICD
Exclusions More information about what is covered / not covered
Benefits explanation More information about what is included as part of the product
Confirm coverage Status of the policy / is it still active or cancelled
Power of attorney Add POA
Proof of enrollment Doesn’t remember enrolling / wants proof
Restart / reinstate coverage Coverage already cancelled, wants coverage again
Update PI contact information Change of address, name, phone number, etc.
Rare / Out of the ordinary call Rare / Out of the ordinary call
(Tier II Only) Assisted agent – not customer Assisted another agent / did not service or speak with the customer
Missouri notification Letter sent to Missouri customers regarding conversion from TransAmerica
Online assistance Help customers navigate our websites to make a payment,  enroll, etc.
FMSERVICE.COM Description
Did not receive verification email Verification email not received
Error message – not recognizing info provided Error message at log-in screen
Cannot reset password Attempted to reset password and not working
Did not receive verification code 6-digit verification code not being received on cell phone
Error message – name not formatted properly Name entered to register on fmservice.com does not match Artemis
Help making a payment Needs help making a payment
Help general navigation Asking general navigation questions
Help autopay Needs help with selecting autopay
Help requesting POE, duplicate cert Needs help with requesting POE, duplicate cert
Help starting claims process Wants to request a claims callback
Registration / Log-in / Password Reset Help with the registration & log-in process or password issues

Scenarios / Examples

  • “I received a letter saying money was not in my account to make a payment.”   BILLING / Change billing method detail
  • “Please cancel my coverage… I can’t afford it.”    CANCELLATION / Too expensive
  • “Can you explain exclusion #4?”    SERVICING / Exclusions
  • I have a charge on my billing statement and I don’t know what this is for.”    BILLING / What is the charge for?
  • “Do I have to include a police report with my claim?”    CLAIMS / Procedures (How do I…?)
  • “I would like to have family coverage now. I think I have coverage only for myself.”    SERVICE / Change coverage
  • “What is this? I didn’t sign up for this.”    SERVICING / Proof of enrollment
  • “What does this insurance include?”    SERVICING / Benefits explanation

 

Marketing

  • Choose as many questions caller asks about our insurance
Reason / Question Asked Description
Address to enroll What is the address that I send the enrollment form to
Age reduction Reduction in coverage amount based on age
Beneficiaries Who can be named as a beneficiary; number of beneficiaries that can be named
Billing Frequency of billing; method of payment
Cancellation Terms of cancelling; money back
Claims How benefits are paid; how to file; length of time to process
Coverage – What is covered What is included as part of this insurance
Coverage – Amount How much additional coverage can be purchased
Coverage – Family vs. individual Difference between family vs. individual coverage
Coverage – Family percentages Amount covered for family members / who is covered
Coverage – Add-on benefits Such as common carrier, education, anti-inflation, etc.
Dependents Who is considered a dependent
Effective date When coverage begins
Enrollment status Still get coverage; coverage after 14 days
Enroll in complimentary coverage Enrolls in complimentary coverage
Exclusions / What is not covered What is covered / not covered
How to enroll How to enroll
Is this legitimate Legitimacy; spam
Life insurance vs. AD&D Life insurance vs. accidental insurance
Not interested Not interested or suppress
Price Cost for family vs. individual
Who are you / Who is the plan administrator Who are you
Other (rare) Any other questions asked which are not listed