Client Manager - Employee Health & Benefits

Description : Position Overview

The Client Manager position is responsible for proactively managing client service, renewal activities and administration of products for the clients assigned to them. Client Managers serve as a primary day-to-day contact for our clients.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day management of Benefits accounts; develop solid partnerships with clients’ HR managers and other support staff; manage service issues, research problems, present and implement effective, timely solutions

Assist in preparing bid specifications for Requests for Proposal (RFPs); obtain necessary census and historical data for bid process; develop knowledge of carriers and products offered; analyze quotes and offer advice on competitive carriers / products; negotiate with insurance carrier representatives and underwriters upon request; prepare client proposals for approval; proof all proposals for accuracy; attend client meetings and presentations

Manage implementation of new lines of coverage and carrier changes and insure smooth launch / transition; complete all new / renewal business paperwork and internal documentation

Prepare employee communications materials such as brochures, flyers and payroll stuffers

Conduct group education and enrollment meetings at client sites or via webinar as required

Proof booklets and contracts for accuracy; report inaccuracies to the carrier(s) for correction; request Schedule As for clients’ IRS Form 5500 filings and facilitate signature ready Form 5500s; notify clients of legislative and regulatory changes and assist client in understanding how the issues apply to them

Responsible for electronic file set-up and maintenance, along with ongoing filing and documentation of client meetings / issues / decisions

Plan, prioritize and complete day-to-day workload taking into account new business, renewal business and day-to-day service responsibilities for the accounts assigned in a timely manner ensuring internal / external deadlines are met

Conduct all business in accordance with established policies and procedures

Attend onsite and offsite client meetings as necessary

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required :

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years in group benefits with at least 1+ years in a Client Manager or similar level role

Licensed in Arizona Health, Life and Disability (or ability to be licensed within 60 days of employment)

Ability to develop and work with mathematical formulas

Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, with internal and external parties

Ability to conduct education and enrollment meetings (comfortable with public speaking)

Excellent time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills with high attention to detail

Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, carriers and peers

Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)

Preferred : Bilingual in Spanish

Some college or technical training in related discipline

Continuing education such as RHU, REBC, CEBS, or CBP

Experience using BenefitPoint

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