Group Benefits Account Manager- Large

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Are you looking for a company that offers growth and a great work life balance? Come and join our successful Associated team where we are committed to going above and beyond for our employees, clients and carriers because your future is our present.


Outstanding career opportunity: for an eager ready to learn individual that is looking to grow professionally and as a team. Work alongside great leadership and mentors that will provide professional career advancements within the company.

Our ideal candidate: is an independent and collaborative individual with 4+ years of experience in benefits. Expected to work collaboratively with Account Executives and Producers to support the client's needs to facilitate processes and build strong relationships.

A career with Associated means an opportunity with an employer that offers:


1. Stability 130-year-old privately held insurance brokerage and risk advisory firm.
2. Culture We are committed to creating a family-oriented environment.
3. Investing in talent Consistently developing our talent by encouraging teammates to grow their knowledge and expand their careers.
4. A winning team Delivered over 10% growth of both revenue and headcount every year for the past five years.
5. Flexibility Collaborate with our teammates to shape work schedules in a way that balances personal, professional, and organizational needs.
6. Access to senior leadership Intentional communication strategy that includes virtual and in-person engagement with an emphasis on feedback from the team.
7. Benefits We deliver a well-rounded offering to our teammates from robust dental and health benefits, which includes mental wellness, to more unique offerings like pet insurance and time off perks.

The Role- What youll do as an Employee Benefits Account Manager:

• Responsible for all aspects of renewal business including marketing, spread sheeting, plan changes, administrative issues, open enrollment preparation and meetings
• Responsible for all aspects of new client prospects including enrollment package, application processing, follow-ups and materials to client and meetings to discuss new plans
• Prepare and work on special group benefit projects
• Attend seminars to become knowledgeable about current Group Benefit markets
• Attend training sessions to become knowledgeable in other aspects of the Group Benefit business such as COBRA, Wellness programs, HSAs and Self-Funded accounts
• Experience servicing and supporting employee benefits accounts: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, HRA, etc. insurance lines of coverage
• Act as a liaison between clients and insurance carriers to resolve any client service issues
• Open Enrollment meetings
• Ensure group ACA compliance

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Illinois Life and Health license required
• Large Group Experience required (50+ Lives)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with both clients and agency personnel; ability to listen, clarify and respond well to questions
  
  

Flexible work from home options available.