Account Manager - Employee Benefits
Description:
Account Manager - Employee Benefits
The Mid-Market Account Manager is responsible for managing a book of middle market group benefits accounts while developing long term relationships with clients. This position will also be responsible to respond to the day-to-day client inquiries and any needed client analytics.
Our client is the 9th largest privately held US brokerage firm offering comprehensive risk management advice, insurance and reinsurance placement for property & casualty, employee benefits, private client services, as well as consulting services and financial & wealth solutions. With more than 30 specialty practices, our client serves commercial companies, nonprofits, public entities, and individuals, and has access to all major insurance markets. They have over 100 offices and nearly 5,000 employees across the US and Canada.
Their industry recognition includes being named a Best Places to Work in Insurance for the past five years (2018-2022) and on the Inc. 5000 list as one of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies. They are committed to being good stewards for our company, culture, and communities by having a strong focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance issues.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Subject matter expert on Health & Welfare Benefits, vendor/carrier products and services including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary
Manage a personal book of business of comprised of mostly 50 - 500 employee lives
Work with mostly fully-insured accounts, but with some level and self-funded accounts too
Support Team Leader and/or Account Executive(s), as assigned
Proactively provide client service in response to day-to-day service issues and questions; escalate, as necessary
Actively seek improvements to client service and efficiencies within teams by identifying improved processes
Works with the client team to develop project plans and deliver on service goals
Sets priorities and manages workflow to ensure efficient, timely and accurate processing of account transactions
Prepare renewals and RFPs, coordinate vendor responses, support negotiations, analyze and spreadsheet proposal results, and develop the client presentations
Delegate administrative and analytic tasks, as necessitated, to team Benefit Analyst; provide coaching and peer review, e.g., Forms 5500, policy review, monthly carrier reporting, etc
Keeps informed regarding industry information, new product information, legislation, coverages and technology to continuously improve knowledge and performance.
Prepare for and facilitate client meetings (prepare agendas and materials, coordinate resources, etc.)
Understand, articulate and implement our client's value-added resources
Accountability for updating client information, in timely manner, within appropriate software (e.g., BenefitPoint, AMS, etc)
Provide peer review for others on team
Requirements and Qualifications
BA/BS preferred
3 - 7+ years of health & welfare experience, meets majority of core practice competency-based skills
Client-facing experience in the employee benefit industry a plus
Knowledge of benefits administration, HealthCare Reform, industry trends, carrier products and services
Ability to work independently and learning to anticipate client and team needs
Effective time management
Diligent follow up skills • Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications
Critical thinking skills
Detail-oriented
Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
Life, Accident and Health Insurance License required
GBA or CEBS Certification a plus
Our client is the 9th largest privately held US brokerage firm offering comprehensive risk management advice, insurance and reinsurance placement for property & casualty, employee benefits, private client services, as well as consulting services and financial & wealth solutions. With more than 30 specialty practices, our client serves commercial companies, nonprofits, public entities, and individuals, and has access to all major insurance markets. They have over 100 offices and nearly 5,000 employees across the US and Canada.
Our industry recognition includes being named a Best Places to Work in Insurance for the past five years (2018-2022) and on the Inc. 5000 list as one of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies. We are committed to being good stewards for our company, culture, and communities by having a strong focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance issues.