Employee Benefits Account Manager

Primary Role:

The Employee Benefits Account Manager works collaboratively with the Producer, Account Executive and Account Administrator managing a book of business. Coordinates and provides day-to-day service for employee benefits clients by maintaining client relationships, supporting client retention, maintaining strong carrier relationships and understanding client needs. Serves as day to day contact and provides resolution for client questions and issues.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains client relationships, supports client retention, maintains strong carrier relationships, and understands client needs

Collaborates on delivering multi-year strategic plan

Manages projects in concert with the client including, but not limited to, all vendor implementation

Provides benchmarking reports to client (annually, quarterly or monthly)

Manages claims and coverage issue resolution for clients’ employees when elevated from HR.

Provides assistance with clients’ billing and eligibility audits, and on occasion may conduct these audits for clients independently if not handled or escalated by Account Administrator

Advises and guides clients in compliance matters and sends monthly reports to client as needed

Facilitates preparation of open enrollment (OE) packets including SBCs and disclosure notices, when not completed by Account Administrator.

Creates employee benefit booklets, when not completed by Account Administrator.

If there is no Account Executive on the team, develops open enrollment presentations and conducts benefits webinars and/or records Brainshark presentations for employees and HR Managers.

Orders supplies from carriers, and reviews for accuracy

Manages new carrier, plan or vendor implementation including benefits administration system build-out and project management

Installs and regularly updates client specific data in BenefitPoint

Performs contract review and facilitates preparation of SPD Wraps, Cafeteria and POP Plan documents.

Facilitates 5500 preparation

Prepares master group files, client contact sheet, and maintains carrier files

Handles Renewal Prep

Assists in the RFP process as needed, such as proposal development including preparing census, entering and updating pivotal information as needed, on-line quoting, and Marketing a group when requested

Provide mentorship with Account Administrator/Assistant Plan Analyst were applicable

Coordinates client contact changes with Producer/Account Executive

Organizes client meetings with other team members

Makes sure the client is aware of the resources that HUB offers

Attends industry related continuing education training and courses

Must follow HUB Broker Standards

Key Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Team Work – Supports all organizational departments in a collaborative effort for everyone to succeed.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Quality Management – Demonstrates attention to detail.

Project Management – Ability to lead and contribute team and adhere to deadlines

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience and Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Prefer 2-5 years of related experience working as an Account Manager or Account Representative in the employee benefit arena (equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable).

L&H License required (or obtained after 90 days)

Why Choose HUB?

Throughout our network of more than 450 HUB offices in North America, we offer a competitive, exciting and friendly work environment that strategically positions our employees for longevity and success. At HUB, we believe in investing in the future of our employees, and provide continuous opportunities for growth and development. Our entrepreneurial culture fosters an environment that empowers our people to make the best decisions for our customers and organization, focusing on expanding the industry knowledge of our insurance professionals to better serve our valued clients. We are committed to providing you with competitive and flexible benefits options that are rooted in your current needs, yet evolves as your needs change over time. Join us in taking the first step toward creating a future that combines a diverse, challenging work environment with financial security and career satisfaction.

Department Account Management & Service

Required Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: No Travel Required

Required Education: High school or equivalent

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