Employee Benefits Account Manager

2 days ago


West Des Moines, IA, United States Gallagher Full time
Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they're free to grow, lead, and innovate.You'll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips.  Here, you're not just improving clients' risk profiles, you're building trust. You'll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you're ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.  
Overview

AssuredPartners is a leading insurance brokerage that prides itself on delivering more than insurance expertise. Our teams provide the highest level of service, tailored solutions, and forward-thinking risk management strategies that truly set us apart. With a culture based on integrity, collaboration, and technical excellence, we are proud to offer our clients, and our employees, the very best in the insurance industry.


As part of Gallagher, you will be joining a team that delivers more than policies; you will provide proactive risk management consulting, innovative solutions, and an unmatched
level of client service

How you'll make an impact

  • Client Support
    • Maintain accurate client information to provide day-to-day client support and address intermediate-level client inquiries.
    • Assist in the development of strong business relationships with appropriate insurance carrier personnel. Recognize and satisfy carrier goals and objectives to enhance business relationships.
    • Conduct quarterly service status calls to assigned book of business clients.
    • Assist in completion and processing of applications; Schedule, prepare for, and support open enrollment meetings.
    • Support in client retention by maintaining a positive relationship and image with clients.
  • Account Management
    • Support in enrollment, benchmarking, financial and utilization data based on financial review standards.
    • Maintain all client information in accordance with both company procedures and HIPAA regulations. Follow company procedures in order to achieve positive audit results.
    • Ensure accuracy of account information for both new and renewal policies, endorsements, and audits for accuracy. Work with carrier to ensure accuracy of client information and forms. Communicate any outstanding or impactful topics from the carrier back to the client.
    • Oversee installation of the group on renewal. Finalize enrollment with carrier and report the results to team members.
    • Support maintenance of agency management system, communication system, and other tools.
    • Collect forms/data/schedules for regulatory compliance.
  • Insurance Expertise
    • Leverage technical knowledge to ensure carrier quotes are received in a timely fashion; Review quotes for gaps and assists with inquiries from the carrier.
    • Update BenefitPoint in a timely manner including updates to on-going activity.
  • Other duties as assigned.
About You
  • Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of related experience and/or training
  • Life and health License license required
  • Working knowledge of available employee benefits coverages based on business and industry
  • Proficient in providing client service through electronic, telephone, and in-person interaction
  • Problem solving skills; strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in use of Agency Management software, or demonstrated skill at quickly learning new systems
  • Proficient in use of Microsoft Office or similar software, including spreadsheet and presentation software
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

  • Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one
  • Life and accident insurance
  • 401(K) and Roth options
  • Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
  • Educational expense reimbursement
  • Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

  • Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
  • Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
  • Training programs
  • Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
  • Charitable matching gift program
  • And more...

**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

We value inclusion and diversity

Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as protected characteristics ) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.



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