Employee Benefits Account Executive

Brown & Brown Insurance • Irvine, CA

6d • $100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Brown & Brown is seeking an Employee Benefits Account Executive to join our growing team in Irvine or Carpinteria, CA! The Employee Benefits Account Executive helps customers understand their insurance coverage, support them with claims and compliance issues, and build strong relationships while ensuring professionalism and confidentiality. How You Will Contribute: Help customers understand insurance policies/coverages and determine their individual service needs. Act as an advocate for customers on employee claim issues and carrier relations. Answer customer and carrier questions through all means of communication such as through calls, personal meetings, seminars, etc. Educate customers on compliance responsibilities for state and federal laws affecting health plans (ERISA, SPD, COBRA, State Continuation, Medicare, FMLA, HIPAA. Etc.) Attend training sessions, courses, etc. to maintain up-to-date skills and licensing requirements. Other duties or special projects may be assigned. Always conduct the highest level of confidentiality

Requirements

• Must have, and maintain, current Life & Health Insurance License for required states within six (6) months.
• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) with three (3) years of experience in the field of Employee Benefits Administration or high school graduate with a minimum of five (5) years of related experience, other combination of work and/or education will be considered.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of group health and welfare benefit plan coverage, current legislation, rules, laws, and other regulations.
• Insurance plans, underwriting principals, selection, pricing, rating, and premium calculation
• Familiarity with complex benefit issues serves as the key contact for customers to resolve them.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Office 365, Word, and Excel
• BenefitPoint experience or skills to learn software program at an accelerated ability and familiarity with AMS360.
• Exceptional telephone demeanor
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Help customers understand insurance policies/coverages and determine their individual service needs.
• Act as an advocate for customers on employee claim issues and carrier relations.
• Answer customer and carrier questions through all means of communication such as through calls, personal meetings, seminars, etc.
• Educate customers on compliance responsibilities for state and federal laws affecting health plans (ERISA, SPD, COBRA, State Continuation, Medicare, FMLA, HIPAA. Etc.)
• Attend training sessions, courses, etc. to maintain up-to-date skills and licensing requirements.
• Other duties or special projects may be assigned.
• Always conduct the highest level of confidentiality

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level