L&H Benefits - Account Executive

Stephens Default•Fayetteville, AR

About The Position

The Account Executive will work closely with the Producer and Support Team to service existing Life & Health accounts and acquire new ones. Key responsibilities include assisting with the validation of enrollment, claims, and fixed fees for the data analytics system. The role requires collaboration with various internal teams such as clinical, communications, data analytics, underwriting, and actuarial to review plan performance and develop strategies for risk mitigation. The Account Executive will oversee the collection and reporting of benchmark comparisons across different lines of business, keeping clients informed of all reporting and testing obligations related to employee benefits (e.g., ACA, Form 5500, Non-discrimination Testing). They are responsible for obtaining and ensuring compliance of all governing documents, disclosures, and service agreements with current business practices and regulatory environments. The position also involves coordinating the development of communication materials for employee education across benefit plans, serving as a liaison for employer-sponsored voluntary wellness programs, and maintaining consistent client contact to ensure service needs are met. Resolving service issues, staying updated on carrier/administrator/vendor operational requirements, and managing the strategic planning process for renewals, implementations, and proposals are also critical. The Account Executive will collect, manage, and maintain employee benefit plan data in client management systems, attend client meetings and benefit fairs, and source new employee benefit offerings and point solution providers to support client needs. Additionally, they will assist in developing stewardship reporting and perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
5+ years of related experience and/or training.
3+ years as an Account Executive.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to determine the appropriate action.
Process management skills.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, with the ability to learn and utilize industry specific software as required.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated reliability in attendance and work performance.
Appropriate insurance licenses in each state where business is being solicited.

Responsibilities

Assist with the validation of enrollment, claims and fixed fees for the data analytics system.
Collaborate with the clinical, communications, data analytics, underwriting, actuarial, etc. teams in the review of plan performance and the development of strategies to mitigate risk.
Oversee the collection and reporting of benchmark comparisons to industry, employee size and geographical span for each line of business.
Keep client abreast of all reporting and testing obligations (i.e. ACA, Form 5500, Non-discrimination Testing, Online CMS Form, Imputed Income, Statutory Disability, Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage and Minimum Value Attestations, etc.) pertaining to employee benefits.
Obtain copies of all governing documents, disclosures and service agreements (i.e. Policies, Certificates, Adoption Agreements, Summary Plan Descriptions, Plan Documents, Wrap Plans, Business Associate Agreements, Administrative Service Agreements, Compensation Disclosures, Summary of Benefits and Coverage, Health & Welfare Notices, Summary Annual Reports, etc.) and ensure each instrument aligns with the current business practice of the client and the regulatory environment.
Coordinate the development of communication pieces (i.e. Benefits-at-a-Glance, Benefit Guides, Open Enrollment Presentations, Post Cards, Newsletters, Flyers, Posters, etc.) in support of employee education across all benefit plans.
Serve as the liaison to all subject matter experts in the design, implementation, oversight and evaluation of employer sponsored voluntary wellness programs.
Maintain consistent contact with all clients to ensure service and support needs are being met.
Collaborate with all parties in resolving service issues not consistent with quality standards or acceptable levels of practice.
Stay abreast of all carrier, administrator and vendor operational requirements and “value-added” services.
Manage the strategic planning process for renewals, implementations, proposals and ongoing maintenance for all benefits and support services.
Collect, manage and maintain data for all employee benefit plans in the client management system and adjoining document repository.
Attend benefit fairs, open enrollment meeting, group or one-on-one sessions, etc. based on client preferences.
Source new employee benefit offerings and point solution providers (i.e. Communication & Education, Health Advocacy & Cost Transparency Solutions, Chronic Condition Management, Case Management, Pain Management, Diabetes Management, Utilization Management, Centers of Excellence, Telemedicine, Dialysis, Weight Management, Tobacco Cessation, Maternity Management, Employee Assistance Programs, Care Coordination, Third Party Administrators, HSA Custodians, COBRA Administration, Benefit Administration Systems, HIPPA Privacy & Security, Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Stop Loss Insurance, Leave Management, Supplemental & Worksite Benefits, etc.) in support of client needs and interest.
Assist in the development of stewardship reporting, where applicable.
Perform other related duties as required.