Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Risk Strategies
Job overview
The Account Manager, Employee Benefits at Risk Strategies manages a personal book of business and develops long-term client relationships to drive revenue growth in employee health and welfare benefits.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing client inquiries, preparing renewals and RFPs, supporting team leaders, coordinating vendor responses, analyzing proposals, facilitating client meetings, and maintaining client data within software systems.
Compensation and benefits
The base pay range is $74,000 to $80,000 with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement savings.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 2-5+ years of health and welfare benefits experience, client-facing skills, knowledge of benefits administration and HealthCare Reform, strong Microsoft Office skills, a Life, Accident and Health Insurance License, and preferably GBA or CEBS certification.
Work environment and culture
Risk Strategies promotes an equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity and inclusion, with a moderate to loud office environment and occasional travel requirements.
Company information
Risk Strategies offers employee benefits consulting and insurance services with a focus on health and welfare plans, emphasizing quality service and regulatory knowledge.
Team overview
The Account Manager supports Team Leaders and Account Executives and may delegate tasks to Benefit Analysts, working collaboratively within client service teams.
Unique job features
This role offers the opportunity to work with a smaller book of business with less complex clients and involves coaching and peer review responsibilities.
Company overview
Risk Strategies is a privately-held, national insurance brokerage and risk management firm that provides comprehensive insurance solutions and risk management services to a wide range of industries. They make money by offering tailored insurance products, consulting services, and risk management strategies to businesses and individuals, earning commissions and fees from insurance carriers and clients. Founded in 1997, the company has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, positioning itself as a leader in specialized risk management and insurance solutions.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in managing a book of business and developing long-term client relationships, emphasizing your experience with employee benefits and health & welfare plans.
Emphasize your knowledge of federal and state regulations impacting employer-sponsored health & welfare plans, as well as your proficiency with vendor and carrier products like medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Apply on multiple platforms including Risk Strategies’ corporate career page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you don’t miss out on opportunities.
Connect with current Risk Strategies employees in the Employee Benefits division on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent company initiatives related to benefits or asking about their experience managing mid-market accounts.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'Health & Welfare Benefits,' 'client service,' 'vendor management,' 'renewals and RFPs,' and 'benefits administration' to pass initial automated screenings.
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