Strategic Advisor, Employee Health & Benefits

Marsh McLennan•Columbia, SC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tribridge Partners, a Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC Company, is seeking a Strategic Advisor for their Employee Health & Benefits team. This role involves being a primary point of contact for clients, building relationships, and managing projects from inception to completion. The advisor will be responsible for gathering, reviewing, and auditing client census information, compiling plan details for RFPs, marketing benefits and rates, and negotiating with carriers. Additionally, the role includes managing and supporting client meetings, creating open enrollment communications, and collaborating with TPAs, carriers, and payroll systems to build the open enrollment site.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ Health & Welfare experience required
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university (or equivalent industry experience)
Active Life/Health License
Relevant knowledge of legislation and market trends
Knowledge of the marketing / vendor search process
Understanding of medical, dental, life/AD&D, disability, vision, etc. coverage
Legal work authorization to work in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of self-insurance and reinsurance coverage
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat

Responsibilities

Serve as the steady point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and managing projects.
Gather, review, and audit census information for prospective, new, and existing clients.
Compile current plan details for the RFP process during renewals and new opportunities.
Market benefits and rates across all lines of coverage.
Negotiate rates and contract terms with carriers to achieve optimal outcomes for clients.
Manage and support key client meetings, including prospect presentations, open enrollment, renewal discussions, RoadMap meetings, and mid-year checkpoints.
Create or oversee open enrollment communications and guides.
Partner with TPAs, carriers, benefits administration platforms, and payroll to build the open enrollment site.
Ensure meeting materials are ready for various client discussions, including pre-renewal, renewal, post-renewal, mid-year, compliance, Happy Client Check-Ins, and RoadMap conversations.