Employee Benefits Account Manager

GPAC - Joliet, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Joliet, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Employee Benefits Account Manager will be responsible for managing client accounts related to employee benefits, ensuring effective communication and service delivery. This role requires a strong understanding of health plans and the ability to negotiate rates and benefits with various carriers. The position offers a flexible work environment and a competitive compensation package.

Responsibilities

• Preparing pre-renewal, renewal, and marketing reports.
• Comparing health plan benefits and costs.
• Calculating employee contributions and working out contribution strategies to meet client's budgetary requirements.
• Prepare annual client service plans.
• Collecting new client information.
• Authoring correspondence, communication materials and compliance notices as required.
• Negotiating rates and benefits.
• Audit client information, premium, and commission splits in the Agency Management System.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Health & Life License REQUIRED
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Assist the Producer to organize and meet meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Knowledge of employee benefits/health plan implementation and administration.
• Knowledge of, and practical experience in, regulatory issues such as ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, as well as various state and federal regulations specific to health insurance.
• Ability to negotiate rates and benefits with carriers.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in SalesForce a Plus but not required

Benefits

• Flexible time
• Great compensation package