Account Manager, Employee Benefits

Ori-gen • Honolulu, HI

4d • $65,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Noguchi & Associates, Inc., an Ori-gen Family Company, is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits professional to join their team. This role focuses on building strong client relationships, managing renewals, solving problems, and providing thoughtful benefits guidance. The company has a legacy of over 45 years, emphasizing trusted relationships, service, and community impact. They are looking for someone who wants to build a career with purpose and contribute to protecting businesses, supporting families, and strengthening communities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Employee Benefits insurance experience.
• Active Hawaii Life & Health Insurance License required.
• Experience managing employer group benefits accounts and renewals.
• Experience with mid-market to large employer groups.
• Strong knowledge of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Experience preparing renewal analyses and benefit comparisons.
• Knowledge of ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HSA and Section 125.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organization, and client-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Employee Navigator, Insurance Carrier Portals and similar systems.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned book of Employee Benefits clients.
• Serve as a trusted day-to-day advisor and primary client contact.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Manage annual renewals, including gathering data, reviewing proposals, and preparing recommendations.
• Lead renewal meetings and present benefit options to clients.
• Coordinate carrier negotiations and advocate for clients.
• Provide guidance on medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Coordinate with carriers, vendors, Producers, and internal teams.
• Resolve complex client, eligibility, enrollment, billing and service issues.
• Support benefit strategy, plan design, and client retention.
• Stay current on benefit trends and compliance requirements.
• Mentor and support developing Junior Account Managers when appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Volunteer
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development and Continuing Education
• Licensing Renewal Assistance
• Client Retention Bonus Eligibility
• Career Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed