Employee Benefits Account Manager

Employee Benefits Account Manager

As an Employee Benefits Account Manager with our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the agency. You will:

• Manage a book of business comprised of fully insured clients but may include some self-insured clients.

• Provide proactive, personalized support to assigned clients. Act as the primary contact between clients and insurance carriers.

• As needed, preparation of materials needed for client meetings. Educate, advise and aid clients on all Compliance topics. Including, but not limited to ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, 5500s and Health Care Reform.

• Set up new group insurance contracts for existing clients or new clients.

• Manage the renewal process including the preparation of appropriate contractual changes.

• Implement and manage programs recommended by technical resources (e.g. wellness, communications, strategies, pharmacy)

• May be responsible for the marketing and placement of new benefit products.

• Prepare client application for review

• Determine most appropriate carriers

• Analyze and compare carrier quotes and coverage offerings

• Make recommendations to clients

• Develop alternative strategies, plan modeling and cost reduction opportunities.

• Champion client cross-selling initiatives and develop customer accounts.

• Conduct on-site meetings to communicate or administer benefit plans.

• Coordinates, manages and attends client meetings both virtually and in person

• Develop employee communications for renewal changes, enrollment procedures, benefit changes and/or clarifications.

• Resolution support and oversight for client issues such as contract clarifications and billing.

Qualifications:

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Employee Benefits.
• An active MO P & C License.
• Strong background in Marketing, New Business, and referrals.
• Proficiency with Applied Epic, AMS360, or EZLynx (strongly preferred).
• Self-motivation and a strong sense of accountability.
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Outstanding problem-solving and customer service abilities.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that values excellence and innovation, we encourage you to apply today.