Account Manager II - Small Group Benefits

At Alliant Insurance Services, we thrive on creating employee benefits solutions built on the idea that health makes growth possible. As top tier professionals dedicated to solving our clients' health and welfare insurance challenges, Alliant team members deliver an unrivaled depth of service, and our unique approach enables us to help clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity. This position is a chance to join a dynamic, expanding company with prospects for individual and career growth.

As one of the 5 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide.

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SUMMARY

Responsible for providing customer service and overall service of assigned customers and/or policies, soliciting of new business on existing accounts and support of Producer-led new business efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Service 1 - 99 life in force groups;

Provide full-service for select producers including the plan changes, questions from groups, marketing for some agents according to rate increase level;

Review renewals as they come in and provide renewal and template letter to clients, and market the group or present to the group depending on rate increase;

Foster and manage overall relationship with clients ensuring retention of executive benefits book of business and high satisfaction;

Manage General Agency relationships for assigned book-of-business;

Select markets for solicitation, direct General Agencies in marketing, and review GA's plan illustrations;

Negotiate with markets for benefits premium concessions;

Review coverage contracts for accuracy of policy provisions;

Independently meet with clients for pre-renewal strategy, proposal delivery, and explanation;

Conduct client meetings, coordinate and conduct open enrollments, and answer questions regarding benefit coverage;

Manage new carrier and plan implementations for book of business;

Assist with implementation of BenAdmin systems, and complete renewals within those systems;

Serve as an expert on Alliant employee communication solutions in client and prospect meetings, competently speaking on all relevant options, and managing client expectations appropriate to the revenue;

Prepare reports and review for accuracy;

React, process, and follow up on new business;

Meet with clients as they need, or as directed by Producer;

Collection of fees, reconciliation and resolution of any outstanding balances within 60 days of invoicing date;

Comply with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enter and maintain complete and accurate information);

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience


Five (5) or more years of related work experience

Valid insurance license

Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal

Competent experience with California GA quoting engines

SKILLS

Thorough understanding of small group market, products, and underwriting guidelines

Thorough understanding of compliance and contribution modeling in relation to small groups

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent verbal and written communication skills


Excellent customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills

Good leadership, problem solving, and time management skills

Good presentation skills and ability to conduct open enrollment meetings in-person or via webinar

Ability to work both independently and within a team and to foster teamwork


Ability to prioritize work for multiple projects and deadlines

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

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Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law.


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