Employee Benefits Account Manager

Employee Benefits Account Manager

Requirements

• A working knowledge of employee benefit plans, understanding HMOs, PPOs, HSAs, indemnity plans, as well as ancillary coverage such as life, disability, dental and voluntary insurances is preferred.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office products with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• An earned Louisiana Life and Health license.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the planning calendar and renewal timeline to ensure the following items are handled timely: census requests, client follow up, carrier follow up, sending RFP’s, preparing presentations, and other items as necessary.
• In coordination with the Producer, prepares spreadsheets, PowerPoints, and contribution scenarios to display and communicate appropriate information for presentation to client and employees based on Producers’ recommendations and requests. Checks all work for accuracy. Questions validity of presentation content and ensures data/information is appropriate, logical and organized. Develops and/or assists Communications with Benefit Summaries.
• Assists clients with escalated claims, billing, and/or policy issues. Documents all in Benefit Point.
• Analyze and research of ongoing plan evaluations. Reviews all client renewals with the Producer to check for appropriateness and assists in the recommendation process.
• Attends client meetings with the Producer to establish a working relationship with the client. Conducts employee benefit educational meetings for clients.
• Under the direction of the Producer, ensures that the implementation and transition processes for all carrier changes are handled smoothly with minimal disruption. Communicates and documents major issues and changes. Stays on top on ‘next steps’. Ensures that submission and all applicable documents are processed accurately and timely.
• Understands and stays abreast of changes in employee benefits, including plan designs, available riders, legislation, and emerging trends. Shares this knowledge with clients and others at HUB. Attends training opportunities, reads and shares industry knowledge, regularly participates in coursework to either earn or maintain professional designations.
• Keeps team informed and communicates thoroughly and clearly with all team members concerning client issues, renewals, and proactive work. Positively influences the team members; using the HUB Fundamental 5Values, offers encouragement and praise, promotes engagement, and builds good working relationships. Ensures team is following timeline.
• Acts as client’s advocate with carriers and vendors. Always has client’s best interest at heart.
• In coordination with the Internal Service Representative, updates and maintains the following: Documentation of renewal plan information in Agencyware (Internal database system); client files as changes are implemented; spreadsheet templates, policy digests and hospital grids.
• Acts as mentor for ISR. Assists in their growth and development through constant communication and instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• Previous experience in benefits, finance or human resources preferred.