Employee Benefits Account Manager

$75,000 - $90,000/Yr

GPAC - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Irvine, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Employee Benefits Account Manager is responsible for managing an assigned block of Employee Benefits business within the branch. This role involves working with various insurance carriers to assist with quotes, proposals, new business, and renewals. The position offers a flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement, making it an attractive opportunity for candidates with a background in employee benefits and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Preparing pre-renewal, renewal, and marketing reports.
• Comparing health plan benefits and costs.
• Calculating employee contributions and developing contribution strategies to meet client budgets.
• Preparing annual client service plans.
• Conducting annual open enrollment meetings, health fairs, and webinars as needed.
• Collecting new client information for HIB technology offerings.
• Authoring correspondence, communication materials, and compliance notices as required.
• Negotiating rates and benefits with carriers.
• Auditing client information, premium, and commission splits in the HIB Agency Management System (Zywave).
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of employee benefits/health plan implementation and administration.
• Practical experience with regulatory issues such as ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and various state and federal regulations specific to health insurance.
• Ability to negotiate rates and benefits with carriers.
• High School Graduate / College Degree preferred.
• Two or more years working in group health insurance or benefit brokerage/consulting.
• Life and Disability license required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Microsoft Word.

Benefits

• Flextime
• Opportunities for advancement