Group Benefits Account Manager

3 weeks ago


Saint Charles, United States Joseph M. Wiedemann and Sons, Inc. - St. Charles, IL Full time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Benefits

**OVERVIEW**

The Account Manager is at the center of ensuring the highest level of service to our clients. He or she builds effective, personalized working relationships with clients and prospective clients, learning their risk and insurance program needs. The Account Manager engages the full-service team and resources to manage each year’s renewal process. Account Manager displays an understanding of the marketplace and industry, and uses that expertise in placing coverage and negotiating terms and conditions on behalf of clients. The Account Manager oversees the accuracy of client information in our agency management system.

**EXECUTION OF CLIENT SERVICE**
- Works with service team to plan, execute, and track customized service strategy for each client
- Manages creation of proposals, providing summary of programs and options, service plan, and other specific deliverables designed to support clients in making decisions about insurance programs
- Analyzes risk, coverage, program structure and recommends options; executes coverage and program changes
- Oversees the accuracy and display of information in client portals; consults with and enacts client decisions on access to portal by their staff
- Leverages insurance knowledge and communication skills to explain coverage terms, program options, and other items to clients as needed
- Works with internal departments to ensure cohesiveness and timeliness of service execution, and creates report of service plan execution through commitment report
- Displays an understanding of compliance and regulations related to groups ranging in size from 2-100 employees
- Manages time effectively to prioritize workload, client service requests, and service parameters on business processes

**MARKET STRATEGY AND NEGOTIATION**
- Works with service team to effectively manage and oversee new business and renewal processes by following workflow procedures and best practices
- Communicates with underwriters on submissions and negotiates premium, coverage, and other terms on behalf of clients
- Evaluates coverage, terms, and conditions of quotes received from underwriters; compares quote options from multiple carriers and presents coverage comparisons as requested
- Remains current on forms, coverage, insurance carriers, industry trends, and legislation
- Maintains positive working relationships with insurance carriers, attends meetings and events as appropriate, and proactively learns about their products and underwriting approaches

**DATA AND PROCESS INTEGRITY**
- Accurately maintains complete client files including the clear documentation of account detail in agency management systems including policy information, activities, attachments, and correspondence
- Achieves desired levels of data completeness and process integrity by consistently meeting activity timelines, quality metrics, and goals

**PEER RELATIONSHIPS**
- Participates in ongoing scheduled meetings with service team to discuss accounts, renewals, service needs, service platform, etc.
- Trains, guides, and mentors Client Service Representatives
- Communicates effectively with Client Service Representatives and provides timely and complete information to allow them to establish positive client relationships and efficiently manage their processes and workload
- Develops successful and effective working relationships with Producers, Account Executives, Client Service Representatives, service team members, managers, carriers, and members of other departments

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- **REQUIRED**
- Illinois Producer License for Life/Health
- 2+ years of Account Manager experience within an insurance brokerage
- **PREFERRED**
- BS/ BA in Business, Insurance or related field
- Experience working with agency management systems
- Familiarity with benefit management systems including Applied Epic, Ease and Employee Navigator
- Proficient skill level in Microsoft Office Suite

**A few things about us**:

- We work hard and love what we do
- 37 1/2-hour workweeks (We mean it. Work-life balance is a real thing here)
- PTO
- Hybrid remote/work-from-home option after 90 days of full-time employment
- Full Benefits
- 401 (k) match on first 4%- after 6 months of employment
- We've been around for over 90 years. We're looking for people to join our team as we go to the next level
- Local independent insurance agency serving families and businesses in the Chicago area



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