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Employee Benefits Account Manager LOC : Odessa, TX


2017-04-22 03:30:59
Job Type: Full Time only
Budget $: 100,000 - 200,000

Essential Tasks:
  • Act as primary contact between client, prospect, agency, and producer; represent the firm in handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, or resolving grievances.
  • Handle or refer all service requests by our clients.
  • Initiate and handle marketing of account beginning 120 days prior to renewal date. Gather the necessary information regarding new/existing accounts and submit this information to the appropriate carriers to obtain proposals; investigate carrier products; analyze and review clients data to recommend appropriate plans and proposals to offer the client.
  • Review the proposals received for accuracy; work hand-in-hand with agent to generate proposal presentation through spreadsheets and proposal exhibits.
  • Calculate premium and payroll deductions; audit billing statements for accuracy on behalf of clients.
  • Generate open enrollment material (i.e. enrollment guides, election forms, personalized confirmation sheets, enrollment/change forms, PowerPoint presentations).
  • Conduct open enrollment presentations in front of an audience.
  • Process necessary paperwork for submission to carrier.
  • Direct a smooth transition from one carrier to another.
  • Update accounts to maintain files on the agency management system when client changes carriers or a renewal is completed.
  • Set priorities and manage work flow to ensure efficient, timely and accurate processing of transactions and other responsibilities.
  • Maintain knowledge of new developments or changes with the carriers and new federal/state laws that may affect how our clients must administer their benefit programs; communicate this information to clients and team members.
  • Develop and maintain a positive relationship and rapport with each insurance carrier to satisfy our clients needs and facilitate the processing of business.+
Experience and Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Life and Health Agents license.
  • Minimum one year experience in employee benefit account management preferred.
  • Commitment to continuous learning.
  • Bilingual required

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