Employee Benefits Account Executive

Account ExecutiveIn a rapidly changing world, HUB advises businesses and individuals on how to prepare for the unexpected. As one of the world's largest insurance brokers, our focus is dedicated to providing our customers with the peace of mind that what matters most will be protected — through unrelenting advocacy and tailored insurance solutions that put our clients in control. Our growing team of professionals across North America represents a broad, deep and one-of-a-kind aggregation of entrepreneurs and leaders recognized for their excellence throughout the insurance community.The Account Executive (AE) will provide professional, courteous account management and brokerage services to assigned clients, having the primary responsibility for account retention. Working alongside Producers (aka "Client Executives / Sales") as assigned, the AE shall be principally responsible for overseeing management of assigned accounts, including redundant interface with appropriate decision makers, proactive consultation, insurance program design, carrier interface/marketing, coordination of risk control resources, relevant collaboration with colleagues throughout HUB, and negotiation of coverage terms and conditions.Job ResponsibilitiesWorking alongside and cooperatively with Producers, if assigned on accounts, serve as the HUB's primary consultant to the client. The Producer has primary responsibility for client relationship management and initiating new sales. The AE has primary responsibility for retaining the account, acting as the de facto technical expert and broker-consultant. (In some instances no Producer will be assigned and the AE also is primarily responsible for client relationship management.)Ensure Producers, when assigned, are fully informed about and prepared for all client meetings and interfaces so as to be able to competently and proactively manage the client relationship.Establish and maintain strong and productive professional relationships with "C-Level" and other cognizant decision makers for assigned HUB clients.Possess a detailed knowledge of the client's business and industry, being able to articulate applicable exposures to loss, insurance coverages, and appropriate/available risk management/control solutions.Establish and maintain strong and productive professional relationships with cognizant insurance carrier marketing, underwriting, and risk control staff, including a detailed familiarity with each carrier's products and services in support of assigned clients.Directly oversee and coordinate the delivery of all HUB services to assigned clients throughout the policy cycle, including stewardship reports, delivery of risk control services, carrier meetings, claims reviews, preparation of coverage outlines, and marketing of emergent and renewal coverage requests.Ensure that all client service needs are promptly and professionally delivered, either directly by the AE. The AE is accountable for the competence, timeliness, and quality of all deliverables to the client.Conduct annual review w/clients making coverage and loss control recommendations focused on reducing the clients total cost of risk.Manage HUB Top 200 process.Identify opportunities for cross-sell and up-sell of other HUB products and services when appropriate for the clients needs, initiating same. At all times, be knowledgeable about and document what other insurance products and services the clients are purchasing through other providers and who those providers are.Work with the Producer, if assigned, or be primarily responsible for maintaining current receivable status for assigned clients. Proactive efforts to collect receivables more than 30 days past-due should be undertaken, with each unresolved circumstance documented and reported to accounting.Possess a mastery of the various HUB resources and tools that are available via "HUB Today," employing same to best serve assigned clients and work with cognizant Producers.Be knowledgeable about and comply with HUB systems, procedures and state/federal insurance regulations.Possess a strong ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, which will include the ability to design and deliver effective group presentations using various media. This may range from conducting internal training to a sales or renewal presentation at a client's office.Be actively involved with professional and/or civic associations on behalf of HUB.This job description is intended to describe the level of work required by the person performing the work. The principal duties outlined are the essential responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned as needs arise.QualificationsLife, Accident and Health Insurance License requiredBachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, training, and relevant professional experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in the role.3+ years of related experience working as an Account ExecutiveExperience with influencing C-level executivesExceptional written and verbal communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)High energy, detail-oriented self-starterStrong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skillsSignificant skill in handling competing demands and projectsExcellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and delegate responsibilityWillingness to travel (Book of Business specific)The expected salary range for this position is $135,000.00 to $155,000.00 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate's skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position's business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HAS and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, personal, floating holidays and company holidays. In addition, eligible annual bonuses, equity and commissions may be available for some positions.