Employee Benefits Account Manager

Company: Yaekel & Associates Insurance Services Inc.
Location: Belleville
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

The Benefits Account Manager is responsible for assisting Benefits clients and the Benefits Producers, and will perform essential functions to the quality and service standards developed by the agency. This job description is intended to describe the level of work required of the person performing the job, and the physical requirements normal to the position. Essential functions are outlined; other duties may be assigned as needs arise or as required to support the essential functions. Job Requirements:

• Manage employee benefits administration, assisting current and new clients with benefits questions, claims, and billing issues to a successful resolution. Escalate issues to the appropriate level if necessary.
• Coordinate the pre-renewal and renewal process. Assess and determine client needs for opportunities to increase sales of agency services.
• Organize and participate as needed with client presentations, to include employee enrollment meetings.
• Lead the process for plan enrollment including employee communication, case submission and plan implementation and follow up to a successful conclusion.
• Serve as resource to clients for current market conditions and ongoing benefit regulation changes.
• Serve as a resource on current markets, industry information, and underwriting.
• Work closely with Producers on ongoing issues.
• Technology: Maintain documentation and system updates necessary for ongoing record keeping and client management.
• Licensing: Maintain an Illinois Life and Health Insurance license and participate in seminars and other training to maintain required license for knowledge and skill development.
• Other: Perform other duties as requested with regard to operation of an independent insurance agency. Qualifications:
  • Minimum of one (1) year employee benefits experience required to include group medical, dental, life and other ancillary products. Should posses an -understanding -of employee benefit plans, regulations and administration.
  • Should have proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook. This includes the ability to develop an Excel spreadsheet and utilize it in performing the job. The ability and desire to develop these skills is a must.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking professional -

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