Benefit Consultant - Chicago, United States - USI Holdings Corporation

USI Holdings Corporation

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

General Description:
Manage a book of brokers and their business as assigned. Responsible for coordination of day-to-day customer service and supporting the broker-Emerson Reid relationship. Act as a liaison between the insurance carrier and broker. Assist with training brokers and perform rate/renewal analysis. The Broker Consultant is encouraged to visit the top brokers on a regular schedule as directed by management.

Responsibilities:

Work with VIP brokers determined by the value of business and level of difficulty. Includes frequent contact and meetings with brokers.
Resolve daytoday service issues for brokers and vendors. Assist with claims and billing problems.
Respond to carrier and/or broker specific questions. Ensure new business, renewals, and broker of record letters meet the requirements of the writing carrier.
Process plan changes submitted by Account Executives, Broker Consultants, and Brokers. Includes policy changes, endorsements, and other requests.
Provide followup communication and approvals on plan changes and open enrollment issues.
Identify crossselling opportunities for other lines of coverage.
Enter data into commission database.
Update client database on an ongoing basis. Create and maintain case files of critical client information based on implemented workflows.
Coordinate with team members to ensure service and turnaround times meet Emerson Reid standards.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with brokers, vendors, and internal staff.
Stay current with insurance regulations, carrier plan options, underwriting rules and other value add programs offered by Emerson Reid.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1 year + experience working in a group health insurance setting preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Must hold Life & Health insurance license, or ability to obtain within three months from date of hire.
Familiarity with products, services, competitive offerings, market needs, industry trends, and claims procedures.
Basic understanding of alternate funding arrangements. Includes full and partially insured, minimum premium, and selfinsured.
Ability to creatively and proactively problemsolve.
Strong organizational skills. Ability to set priorities and manage deadlines.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Includes ability to maintain relationships with brokers and carriers.
Ability to work independently and in a busy, team environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
USI is committed to providing a fullsuite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and longterm disability, life insurance and other unique employersponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time_._

Job ID:
28164