Senior Benefits Account Manager
Senior Benefits Account Manager
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Job Description
Our client a respected independent insurance agency specializing in group benefits personal and commercial lines of insurance is seeking a highly experienced Senior Benefits Account Manager. This role involves taking over a wellestablished book of business managing accounts that include Fully Insured Level Funded and SelfFunded Groups ranging from 51 to 400 lives with a few larger SelfFunded accounts.
In this position you will be responsible for all aspects of carrier administration and negotiations facilitating open enrollment and providing Benefits Navigator administration. You will need to have an intermediate level of confidence with MS Excel including the ability to write formulas analyze reports and differentiate between quotes and estimates across various plans and carriers. Strong communication skills are essential as you will be required to interact confidently with both clients and carriers and present information effectively during client meetings.
This is a clientfacing role that requires attendance at inperson meetings so candidates must be within driving distance of either the Gig Harbor or Tacoma office. The position will be fully inoffice during the initial 90day training period to familiarize yourself with the systems processes and team dynamics. A hybrid schedule may be considered after the training period depending on performance.
Responsibilities
- Manage a book of business that includes Fully Insured Level Funded and SelfFunded Groups ranging from 51 to 400 lives.
- Administer and negotiate with carriers ensuring optimal plan offerings for clients.
- Facilitate open enrollment and provide administration for Benefits Navigator.
- Analyze reports distinguish differences in quotes and estimates between plans and carriers and communicate findings confidently.
- Attend client meetings in person presenting plan options and discussing carrier offerings.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborate with multiple producers including the owner Nancy to support client needs and deliver exceptional service.
- Full inoffice presence required during the initial 90day training period with potential for a hybrid schedule afterward based on performance.
Qualifications
- 10 years of independent agency experience specifically in group/employee benefits.
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel including the ability to write formulas and analyze data.
- Extensive experience managing bundled and unbundled SelfInsured Level Funded and Fully Insured accounts from both the carrier and client side.
- Confident in clientfacing roles with excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Indepth knowledge of compliance regulations related to group benefits.
- Must reside within driving distance to the Tacoma office and be comfortable attending inperson meetings.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Benefits Account Manager to take on a key role within a respected independent agency. If you have the expertise and confidence to manage complex group benefits accounts and are comfortable working in a clientfacing capacity we encourage you to apply.
Employment Type
Full Time
