Employee Benefits Sr Account Representative

About the position

The Employee Benefits Sr Account Representative assists the Account Management team in servicing and retention of accounts. This role involves providing internal assistance to Account Managers, handling product implementation paperwork with carriers, and tracking client plan documents such as booklets, contracts, and SPDs. The representative will also assist in preparing materials for client meetings and renewals, manage compliance documents, and help with enrollment and billing issues as needed. Maintaining accurate client and team information in agency management systems and gathering renewal information for the Account Management team are also key responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal assistance to Account Managers.
• Handle all product implementation paperwork with carriers.
• Request, review, and coordinate updates.
• Track client plan documents such as booklets, contracts, SPDs, etc.
• Assist Account Managers with the preparation of materials for client meetings and renewals.
• Track and manage compliance documents as needed.
• Assist with enrollment and billing issues, as needed.
• Maintain accurate client and team information in agency management systems.
• Gather renewal information and assemble applications and schedules for Account Management team.
• Assist Account Management team in delivering client service and meeting client retention goals.
• Prepare draft client communication materials (e.g. guides, brainsharks, education PPT).

Requirements

• Prior customer service experience and insurance industry knowledge preferred, but not required.
• High School Graduate, 4-year college degree preferred.
• Must currently hold or be willing to earn life and disability insurance license.
• Keep informed about industry information, technology and trends.
• Develop and maintain excellent carrier relationships.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to set priorities and manage deadlines.
• Ability to define problems and generate potential solutions.
• Eager to learn new concepts and further professional development.
• Detail oriented and prioritizes accuracy.
• Ability to carry out multiple tasks with both concrete and abstract variables.
• Establish effective working relationships with internal partners, clients, and carriers.
• Comfortable with internet-based programs as well as knowledge of Microsoft office products.
• Expected to be well versed on all compliance topics including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, 5500s and Health Care Reform.

Benefits

• Medical, wellness, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Paid family leave benefit.
• Paid holiday time.
• Employee programs that recognize outstanding achievement.
• Award-winning wellness program.
• College scholarships for associates' children.
• Financial help in times of need.