Account Manager II - Employee Benefits

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 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 10 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. More information is available at www.alliant.com. 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 Exhibits proven competence in all Account Manager I duties and knowledge requirements; Fosters, in association with Team Leader, overall relationship with clients ensuring retention of book of business and high satisfaction; Collaborates with Team Leaders and/or Account Executives to manage all necessary functions and workflows within the team; Independently collaborates with clients regarding project work, client service requests and/or overall client benefit strategy; Assists in team mentorship program; Participates in team selling process including finalist interviews and RFP responses; Exhibits core competency on legislation directly affecting clients and the insurance industry; Receives and responds to client inquiries including benefit and claim questions and issues; Reviews client coverage contracts and amendments for accuracy; Develop and maintain effective working relationships with client and carriers; Manages and negotiates third party vendor relationship and contracts on behalf of the client; Ensures team prepares claims experience and utilization reports and reviews for accuracy; Meets with clients as directed by Producer; Prepares all reports deemed necessary by Team Leader; Collection of fees, reconciliation and resolution of any outstanding balances within 60 days of invoicing date; Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information); Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Eight (8) or more years related work experience Encouraged to complete Career Path requirements as communicated by supervisor Valid Insurance License Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal SKILLS Great leadership, problem solving and time management skills Good presentation skills and ability to conduct open enrollment meetings Proven planning, organizational, and prioritization skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork Strong attention to detail Excellent customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills Ability to prioritize work for multiple projects and deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite J-18808-Ljbffr