Account Executive - Employee 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.

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

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 collaborating with Employee Benefit Brokers / Consultants on the development and execution of client centered strategies.

Manages book of business and directs the work of a multi-disciplined service team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Exhibits proven competence in all Client Manager duties and knowledge requirements;
• Acts as the lead representative to an assigned book-of-business;
• Establishes multi-year strategic plan development and presents to client;
• Manages client financials, responsible for renewal negotiation;
• Prepares and presents renewals or marketing to Executives, Boards or Public Sector Committees;
• Strategically guides the client through the decision making process;
• Maintains ownership of all client deliverables by the service team;
• Maintains and drives client calendars for service team;
• Leads the service team in implementation and execution of strategic plan, renewal or marketing;
• Manages and mentors a team effectively, inspires collaboration, team performance and camaraderie;
• Understands intricacies and differences between Alliant's business sectors, i.e. Hospital, Public Sector, etc.
• Participates in team selling process including finalist interviews and RFP responses;
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge in Underwriting, Compliance, Cobra, TPAs, FSAs, HSAs, etc.
• Serves as a technical expert, assisting department members to resolve complex issues;
• Selects carriers for solicitation and negotiates with carriers for benefit and premium considerations;
• 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.

QualificationsEDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Eight (8) or more years related work experience.

Valid insurance license.

Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal.

Expert level of Employee Benefit product and benefit administration knowledge.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent customer service skills.

Strong presentation skills and ability to conduct open enrollment meetings.

Good problem solving and time management skills.

Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork.

Good planning, organizational and prioritization skills.

Strong understanding of self-insurance and alternative funding arrangements.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

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 and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

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