Employee Benefits Account Manager

Cross Insurance • Manchester, NH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cross Family of Agencies is seeking a talented and experienced Employee Benefits Account Manager. This role is primarily responsible for fostering and maintaining long-term relationships with key clients, serving as the main point of contact for escalated service issues, and ensuring client satisfaction and loyalty. The Account Manager will collaborate with internal teams and insurance carriers to meet client needs and drive business growth. The position requires a strong understanding of various employee benefit funding arrangements and excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma with a minimum three years of experience in employee benefit account management.
• New Hampshire agent's license in Health and Life.
• Working knowledge of various funding arrangements (Self-funded / ASO / Captives).
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with insurance companies, clients, and prospects.
• High level of patience, empathy, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to compose clear and accurate correspondence.
• Creative and effective problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for client inquiries and escalated service issues.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and their employees.
• Proactively identify and address client needs to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
• Develop strong relationships with carriers for negotiation on behalf of clients.
• Oversee the overall management and oversight of assigned agency accounts.
• Provide marketing and underwriting support for new and renewed accounts.
• Demonstrate expertise in Fully Insured, Self-Funded, Level Funded, and Captive accounts.
• Collect and review census data for renewal and marketing purposes.
• Prepare spreadsheets, proposals, and thorough analyses of options.
• Ensure successful and timely implementation of new and renewed accounts.
• Coordinate communication and enrollment materials.
• Conduct employee open enrollment meetings.
• Manage compliance items, including 5500s, SPDs, and PCORI.
• Serve as an intermediary between employers, employees, and insurance carriers for dispute resolution.
• Review certificates and contracts to ensure they meet client expectations and warranty requirements.
• Stay updated on industry developments and regulations.
• Provide education and support on enrollment platforms and options.
• Build strong partnerships with Producers, Account Executives, and Support Teams.
• Contribute positively to the overall success of the Cross Employee Benefits team.
• Attend and complete required training sessions and assignments.
• Adhere to department and agency processes and standards.
• Perform other tasks as needed or assigned.
• Maintain accurate databases and files.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) with match
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED