Benefits Account Analyst - Kansas, United States - Brown & Brown Insurance

Description

Brown & Brown has an exciting opportunity available for a Benefits Analyst supporting our Kansas City, MO team

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

The Benefits Analyst will assist in servicing the needs of employee benefit clients. This includes daily service functions and frequent ad hoc requests, preparing requests for proposals and renewals of benefit coverages, and escalating issues as needed. This is a great opportunity for a benefits professional looking to grow into a more client facing position.

*This position requires a hybrid schedule at the KC office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Assists Account Executives/Benefits Consultants in preparing requests for proposals, renewals of benefit coverages, contracts, summary plan descriptions, agreements, etc.
• Works with clients and markets to answer questions and resolve issues.
• Performs routine service functions for the clients.
• Confers with Consultant to identify, plan, and develop methods and procedures to obtain greater efficiency and effectiveness of benefit programs.
• Assists Consultant with review of contracts, summary plan descriptions, agreements, etc., for accuracy.
• Identify, plan, and develop methods and procedures to obtain greater efficiency and effectiveness of benefit programs.
• Request and manage benefit renewal delivery and confirmation process.
• Draft benefit marketing, manage process and deliver results to Benefit Consultant.
• Create, review and edit employee benefit guides, presentations and other client communications as requested.
• Support client in open enrollment preparation and execution.
• Provide compliance updates/notices to clients and address questions/requests.
• Manage internal client audit process.
• Participate in market meetings, seminars and training programs as directed.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• 3+ years' experience with a thorough understanding and knowledge of employee benefits
• Must obtain and maintain active Life/Accident and Health Insurance Agent License within one year of employment.
• Bachelor's Degree in related industry preferred and/or equivalent experience
• Basic knowledge of compliance and regulations in the benefits arena
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Microsoft Excel – Strong to expert level skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgement
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills, capable of both interpreting data as well as interacting with clients on a time-sensitive basis
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and a proactive approach to meeting client requirements
• This position may require routine or periodic travel which may require the teammate to drive their own vehicle or a rental vehicle. If required, acceptable results of a Motor Vehicle Record report at the time of hire and periodically thereafter, and maintenance of minimum acceptable insurance coverages are requirements of this position.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), continuing education, mental health resources, etc.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan