JOB DETAILS
Receptionist
CompanyVarney Agency
LocationFort Kent
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 11, 2026
About The Company
In 1980, Bill Varney opened Varney Agency operating from a single desk in his auto parts warehouse representing one company. During the past three decades, Varney Agency has grown to 24 full service locations representing over 50 insurance companies offering home, auto, life, health and business insurance including workers compensation, and surety bonds.
Today, Varney Agency's locations are conveniently located from Fort Kent, Maine to Tampa, Florida. With a commitment to excellence, Varney Agency employees are driven toward protecting what is important to their customers. Local, knowledgeable and friendly insurance professionals are the core of this family owned and operated business.
About the Role
Description
Varney Agency is a family-owned Property & Casualty, Life & Health and Surety insurance provider committed to providing exceptional service and tailored solutions to our clients. We value integrity, professionalism, and a client-centric approach. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.
We are seeking a motivated and service-oriented Receptionist to join our growing team in the Fort Kent office.
Responsibilities:
- Answering phones & directly calls
- Processing payments and providing evidence of insurance as needed
- Accepting mail & deliveries, and distributing/processing accordingly
- Providing administrative support to agents as needed with endorsements, certificates of insurance, finance quotes & agreements, coverage binders, loss run reports, listing of drivers, following up with claim status, notice of cancellations, overdue activities, etc.
What we offer:
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunity to advance within agency
Requirements
- Proficient computer skills: ability to type 50 wpm, learn agency client systems, familiarity with Microsoft Office products
- Excellent telephone etiquette, interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time
Key Skills
TypingComputer SkillsTelephone EtiquetteInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAdministrative SupportProcessing PaymentsEvidence of InsuranceMail HandlingMicrosoft Office
Categories
AdministrativeCustomer Service & SupportFinance & Accounting
Benefits
Paid Time OffHolidays
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Receptionist will be responsible for answering and directing calls, processing payments, providing evidence of insurance, and handling mail and deliveries for the agency. They will also provide administrative support to agents with tasks like endorsements, certificates of insurance, and following up on claim statuses.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
101
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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