EB Account Manager

$67,850 - $105,000/Yr

Usi Holdings Corporation - Warwick, RI

Full-time - Mid Level

Warwick, RI

5,001-10,000 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The EB Account Manager at USI Holdings Corporation is responsible for managing Employee Benefits insurance accounts, serving as the primary contact for clients. This role involves providing personalized support, managing renewals, and ensuring compliance with various regulations. The position requires proactive engagement with clients and insurance carriers, as well as the ability to develop and implement benefit programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a book of business comprised of fully insured clients and some self-insured clients.
• Provide proactive, personalized support to assigned clients.
• Act as the primary contact between clients and insurance carriers.
• Prepare materials needed for client meetings as required.
• Educate, advise, and aid clients on compliance topics including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, 5500s, and Health Care Reform.
• Set up new group insurance contracts for existing or new clients.
• Manage the renewal process including preparation of appropriate contractual changes.
• Implement and manage programs recommended by technical resources such as wellness and communications strategies.
• Market and place new benefit products, including preparing client applications and analyzing carrier quotes.
• 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.
• Coordinate, manage, and attend client meetings both virtually and in person.
• Develop employee communications for renewal changes, enrollment procedures, and benefit clarifications.
• Provide resolution support and oversight for client issues such as contract clarifications and billing.

Requirements

• 2-4 years experience in the employee benefits industry or related marketplace.
• College degree preferred.
• Prior customer service experience is preferred.
• Must hold or be willing to earn a life and disability insurance license.
• Comfortable with internet-based programs and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to set priorities and manage deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with minimal instruction.
• Ability to carry out complex tasks with many concrete and abstract variables.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with compliance topics related to employee benefits.
• Familiarity with wellness programs and employee communications.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Family leave
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance