About this role
Company:
Marsh McLennan Agency
## Description:
JOB TITLE:
Benefits
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Account Executive
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JOB TYPE: FLSA Exempt
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Primary Contact with the Producer
Manage the Client Insurance Program, utilizing agency management system. Duties include, but are not limited to, those below:
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· Point of contact with the Producer, informing Producer of upcoming deadlines and events
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· Responsible for sharing knowledge, providing instruction, and delegating tasks to the Account Manager, and cross-functional departments
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· Manage “workflows” and administration of client benefit programs, adhering to deadlines
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· Research and answer questions regarding client benefit plans, claims billings, etc.
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· Coordinate and/or Deliver Wellness Presentations so that client understands full scope of MMA vendor capabilities.
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Primary Contact with the Market Place
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· Build and maintain vendor relationships.
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· Manage renewal bid/RFP strategy and process.
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· Manage ongoing carrier/TPA/Vendor renewal negotiations on clients’ behalf.
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Primary Contact with the Client
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· Ensure appropriate level of service to client.
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· Oversee development and preparation of communication booklets
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· Ability to service our clients effectively through problem solving, appropriate confidentiality, diplomacy, sensitivity and tactfulness
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· Responsible for visibility with client through occasional lunches and on-site visits.
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· Schedule Mid-year and Renewal Meetings –Prepare materials used in these meetings
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· Enrollment Meetings – Coordinate meeting agenda and times with Client and Carriers and conduct meetings as necessary.
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Teamwork
Function as team member of the Client Services team to ensure superior service to MMA Clients. These activities include but are not limited to:
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· Begin to demonstrate appropriate judgement regarding what tasks are managed at their level or those that need to be delegated
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· Begin to delegate tasks to Account Manager, as well as outsourcing teams, as appropriate, and ensuring tasks are completed as delegated
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· Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Client Services as needed
REQUIREMENTS
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· Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred
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· Maintain Group 1 License
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· 3+ years of experience as managing a book of business at an insurance brokerage OR 3+ years of HR benefits experience preferred
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· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
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· Ability to travel as needed for client meetings
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· Ability to speak professionally and comfortably in front of others
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· Demonstrate ability to prioritize & multi-task when needed
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· Bilingual Spanish is a plus
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· Ability to service our clients, vendors and co-workers effectively through problem solving, appropriate confidentiality, diplomacy, sensitivity and tactfulness
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· Ability to be pro-active (Does not have to be asked or reminded of tasks. Demonstrates a leadership role with the client in the overall administration of the
Benefits
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Program).
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· Working knowledge of fully-insured and/or self-funded benefits products, services, market dynamics, carriers/vendors
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· Functional knowledge of wellness programs and client advocacy concepts.
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We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. Marsh Agency offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including: health and welfare, tuition assistance, 401K, employee assistance program, career mobility, employee network groups, volunteer opportunities, and other programs. For more information about our company, please visit us at: http://marshmma.com/careers.