Employee Benefits Account Executive

Account Executive Opportunity

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you're a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it's shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We're a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you're looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.

AssuredPartners is a leading insurance brokerage that prides itself on delivering more than insurance expertise. Our teams provide the highest level of service, tailored solutions, and forward-thinking risk management strategies that truly set us apart. With a culture based on integrity, collaboration, and technical excellence, we are proud to offer our clients, and our employees, the very best in the insurance industry. As part of Gallagher, you will be joining a team that delivers more than policies; you will provide proactive risk management consulting, innovative solutions, and an unmatched level of client service. As experts in protecting what matters most to businesses and individuals, we're looking to bring on our next Account Executive to support our Employee Benefits department and deliver exceptional risk management solutions to our growing client base in Scottsdale, AZ.

Our Account Executive will partner with our sales team, as well as work independently on sales opportunities, to lead day-to-day management of current clients' insurance programs.

Client Support

Lead meetings with clients, including meetings at client locations. Responsible for providing comprehensive client support and act as main client contact for book of business. Provide proactive support on specific initiatives which deliver unique value through the execution of client specific business plans, service timelines, and corporate communications. Effectively manage difficult client communications including changes in terms, enrollment guidelines, risk assessment, and group size / details. Support in client retention by maintaining a positive relationship and image with clients.

Account Management

Prepare for and lead open enrollment meetings. Review and support in enrollment, benchmarking, financial and utilization data based on financial review standards. Negotiate and sell lines of insurance to clients to round out accounts as appropriate. May design programs or enrollment options for clients as assigned and directed by. Agency management. Own all audit, review and claims processes for assigned book of business. Analyze data to draft client service plans, stewardship reports, and other meaningful reports tailored to the needs of the client and circumstances of the presentation. Support maintenance of agency management system, communication system, and other tools.

Insurance Expertise

Develop and maintain strong personal relationships with appropriate insurance carrier personnel. Proficient in enrollment and program guidelines; can negotiate with providers as needed. Fluent in the client's industry and current events that can modify the coverages needed. Review changes in carrier offerings and policies and relay information to the larger service team.

Leadership

Mentor or formally direct the work of more junior team members including Account Coordinators, Account Managers, and Senior Account Managers. Facilitate and collaborate with account team on the agency's renewal strategy.

Client Strategy

Provide clients with tailored EB programs and review methods of handling risks. Identify and explain gaps in program. Work with the producer to write new business. Educate clients concerning the regulatory environment and assist clients with compliance issues as necessary.

About You

Required : Bachelor's degree with 3+ years client service and / or claims management experience -OR- High School degree / GED with 8+ years client service and / or claims management experience. Life and Health Producer's License. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Appropriate licensing as required. Preferred : Previous insurance knowledge and experience managing client relationships. Solid financial acumen. Behaviors : Proficient in using technology as a tool to maximize productivity and quality. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfortably engages others in consultative discussion. Effectively manages / balances multiple and sometimes competing priorities. Works in a self-directed manner.

Compensation and benefits We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market / geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business / practice area, supply / demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve : Medical / dental / vision plans, which start from day one! Life and accident insurance 401(K) and Roth options Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA) Educational expense reimbursement Paid parental leave Other benefits include : Digital mental health services (Talkspace) Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) Training programs Gallagher Thrive program elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing Charitable matching gift program And more...

We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.