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Risk Strategies Company · 1 day ago

Account Manager, Employee Benefits

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $90K/yr

2+ years exp

Risk Strategies Company is the 9th largest privately held U.S. brokerage firm offering comprehensive risk management advice and services. The Mid-Market Account Manager will manage a book of business, develop client relationships, and ensure quality service while supporting team leaders and account executives.

ConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceInsurTech

Hiring Manager

Michael DesEnfants

Responsibilities

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 approximately $500,000+

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 RS 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

Qualification

Health & Welfare BenefitsBenefits AdministrationClient-facing ExperienceRegulationsAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Strong knowledge across the spectrum of employer-sponsored health & welfare related plans, including federal and state regulations that impact these plans

2 - 5+ years of health & welfare experience, meets majority of core practice competency-based skills

Knowledge of benefits administration, HealthCare Reform, industry trends, carrier products and services

Ability to work independently and learning to anticipate client and team needs

Preferred

BA/BS preferred

Client-facing experience in the employee benefit industry a plus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

Risk Strategies Company

RSC is an insurance brokerage firm that offers employee benefits, consulting, financial, and wealth management solutions. It is a sub-organization of Accession Risk Management Group.

Founded in 1997

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees