Employee Benefits Account Manager (Crissie Insurance Group)

Company: Acrisure LLC
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Crissie Insurance Group is empowered by an innovative national and global network of industry specialists dedicated to serving the client in meaningful ways. By providing access to hands-on, best-in-class service, specialized products, and exclusive proprietary solutions, we're perpetuating our founders' pledge to protect what's most important.Acrisure is the fastest growing insurance brokerage firm in the U.S. with over 600 Agency Partner locations globally. We are a committed network of entrepreneurs dedicated to providing specialty insurance programs, risk management services and unique products for an ever-growing market. Our team is comprised of innovative, talented individuals who are the driving force of the success we have experienced and continue to achieve in this fast-paced industry.To fuel that growth, we have another exciting opportunity as an Employee Benefits Account Manager with Crissie Insurance Group as an Acrisure Agency Partner. This position is at the forefront of the daily service we provide to our clients and is critical to achieving exceptional client service. The Employee Benefits Account Manager performs a wide variety of administrative and client service functions to benefits clients and is charged with becoming a liaison between clients and carriers/vendors while partnering with Producers to anticipate and meet client needs.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Accurately manage client accounts and ensure all deadlines are metPartner with Producer to develop effective new and renewal marketing strategies and creating RFP's and any necessary following up. Partner with client advocate to obtain new or updated client information Partner with Producer to negotiate terms and determine plans that will be included in new and renewal proposals Prepare new and renewal proposals, obtain necessary documents, and communicate with client and carriers to finalize renewals. Obtain carrier approval, share approval with client and cancel old plans if necessary. Send SBC's and EOC's to clientsPartner with client advocate to create or update employee communications and create or update client benefit portal (when applicable) Work with clients to deliver new employee benefits orientationEffectively partner with and utilize client advocate(s) and/or direct carrier site access to service day to day administrative and service needs of clients and their employeesEnsure Agency Management System and document management system are current.Travel or visit insurance companies and/or clients, when necessaryMaintain confidentiality of client and company informationBe able to take a lead from quotation to salePerform other duties as assigned appropriate for the positionThis description is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be modified from time to time at the discretion of management.Competencies:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience:Must possess a High School Diploma or the recognized equivalentActive Life & Health License, requiredMinimum of 3 years of progressive Employee Benefits insurance - Brokerage experience, preferredMedicare Part D Certification and/or willingness to obtain, strongly preferredMarketplace Certification and/or willingness to obtainExperience with Large Group Account Support a desirableComputer / Technology Skills:Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and able to quickly learn and utilize other computer applicationsKnowledge of Agency Management Systems, AMS360 preferredAbility to effectively navigate carrier websitesExperience with Zywave is beneficialOther Qualifications:Strong organizational and time management skillsExtremely accurate and detail orientedExcellent and professional oral and written communication skillsDesire to work in partnership with Producers to grow a book of businessStrong knowledge of insurance products and coverageAbility to carry out complex tasks with many concrete and abstract variables Strong ability to remain calm under pressureAbility to develop meaningful relationships with insurance carriers and with fellow employeesPhysical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Moderate stress due to regular deadlines and daily challenges Occasionally lift up to 20lbsWork Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Hybrid work environment 2-3 days a week from home or in officeInitial onboarding and training may require additional time in officeWork is done in a temperature-controlled, non-smoking officeThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderateCompensation and Benefits:We offer a highly competitive salary. Acrisure offers a competitive suite of benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k). Paid time off and paid holidays included. Acrisure is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered foremploymentwithout attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: Acrisure does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Acrisure's property, and Acrisure will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting Acrisure's Human Resources Talent Department.https://www.acrisure.com/acrisureacastaffprivacynotice/

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