Account Manager - Employee Health and Benefits
About The Position
Marsh McLennan Agency Midwest is a full-service brokerage providing business insurance, employee benefits, private client insurance, and retirement services. The region takes a client-centric approach, offering personalized solutions and building trusted, long-lasting relationships in a productive, results-driven environment. As an Account Manager, you ensure successful client service delivery by creating and implementing customized service plans. You build strong client relationships, understand client needs, negotiate coverage, and manage proposals and renewals. You also maintain accurate client information and foster a collaborative service experience.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of previous insurance experience in applicable insurance products or lines, various funding mechanisms, and Employee Benefit techniques.
- Experience negotiating contracts, leading renewal meetings, and presenting at open enrollment meetings.
- Self-starter with strong organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills to meet deadlines.
- Careful attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and navigating agency management systems.
- Ability to interpret complex documents such as detailed insurance policies, applications, and proposals.
- Ability to work on a fast-paced, high-energy team while maintaining a positive attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Life & Health license preferred, or ability to obtain one upon hire.
- BS/BA in Business, Insurance, or a related field.
- GBA, CEBS, VBS, or another professional insurance designation related to Benefits.
- Experience working with Applied Epic agency management system.
- Availability to travel for client meetings as needed.
Responsibilities
- Create and implement customized client service plans.
- Build strong relationships with clients and understand their needs.
- Negotiate coverage.
- Manage proposals and renewals.
- Maintain accurate client information.
- Foster a collaborative service experience.
- Negotiate contracts, lead renewal meetings, and present at open enrollment meetings.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employer-paid HSA contributions.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible choice to work at home or in an office for most positions, based on discretion and schedule.
- 20 days of paid time off to start.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Designation and certification support and bonuses.
- Paid day off to volunteer and company-organized volunteer events.
- Matching charitable donations up to $1,000 per year.
- Wellness rewards up to $750 per year.
- Health and welfare benefits.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Performance-based incentives may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
