Sr. Account Manager, Employee Benefits

Position Summary: The Senior Account Manager position maintains a professional relationship with our clients through exceptional customer service. Senior Account Managers are assigned a book of business comprised of mainly level-funded and self-funded accounts. They are responsible for obtaining clients’ trust by meeting their needs and expectations. They are also responsible for supporting our sales Agent(s) in producing new business and renewing existing business. Senior Account Managers serve as advocates to our clients and their employees through positive relationships with the various carriers and continuous education.

Essential Tasks:
• Acts as the primary contact between client, prospect, agency, and producer; represents the agency in handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, or resolving grievances
• Comprehensive knowledge and execution of self-funded accounts
• Handles or refers all service requests by our clients
• Initiates and handles marketing of accounts beginning 120 days before renewal date. Gathers the necessary information regarding new/existing accounts and submits this information to the various and appropriate carriers to obtain proposals; investigates carrier products, analyzes and reviews clients’ data to appropriate carriers to recommend suitable plans and proposals to offer the client
• Reviews the proposals received for accuracy, works hand in hand with the Producer to generate proposal presentation through spreadsheets and proposal exhibits
• Calculates premium and payroll deductions, audit billing statements for accuracy on behalf of clients
• Generates open enrollment material enrollment guides, election forms, personalized confirmation sheets, enrollment/change forms, PowerPoint presentations for client presentations
• Attends and presents local enrollments/client meetings as necessary
• Processes necessary paperwork for submission to the carrier
• Directs a smooth transition from one carrier to another
• Updates all accounts to maintain files on the agency management system when client changes carriers or a renewal is completed
• Sets priorities and manages workflow to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate processing of transactions and other responsibilities• Maintains knowledge of new developments or changes with the various carriers and new Federal/State laws that may affect how our clients must administer their benefit programs and communicate this information to clients and team members
• Ensures client accounts are compliant, including educating and advising clients as well as executing compliance requirements and deadlines
• Responsible for identifying product opportunities for new business
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship and rapport with each insurance carrier to satisfy our clients’ needs and facilitate the processing of business
• Maintains agency files accurately and consistently, processes incoming mail requests accurately and swiftly
• Attends and completes any training sessions or assignments as required
• Performs other related tasks as needed

Core Competencies:

• Ability to Analyze and Solve Problems: Skill in recognizing challenges, exploring options, and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner
• Attention to Detail: A strong focus on completing tasks and projects accurately and thoroughly
• Communication Skills: Capable of expressing ideas clearly in both verbal and written forms and engaging with various audiences
• Timely Task Completion: Ability to finish tasks and projects efficiently, managing resources and priorities effectively

• Team Collaboration: Willingness to work together with others, promoting teamwork and supporting shared goals
• Client Focus: Dedication to understanding and addressing the needs of clients and stakeholders to ensure their satisfaction
• Dependability: Acknowledgment of the importance of being present and punctual.
• Creative Thinking: Openness to suggesting new ideas and methods to improve processes and outcome

• Organizational Skills: Capability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing situations and priorities, showing resilience in a dynamic work environment

Experience and Education:

• 5+ years of employee benefits and account management experience in the insurance field required, including a strong understanding of current employee benefits, regulations, and industry standards
• Experience with Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) preferred
• Experience with fully-insured financial arrangements and alternate-funding methods preferred
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Licensing and Credentials:

• Active Life & Health License required
• Industry-related designations preferred

Systems:
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Applied Epic experience preferred, but knowledge of similar Account Management System (AMS) is acceptable

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Repeated use of sight to read documents and computer screens
• Repeated use of hearing and speech to communicate on telephone and in person
• Repetitive hand movements, such as keyboarding, writing, 10-key
• Walking, bending, sitting, reaching and stretching in all directions

Benefits & Compensation:

• Higginbotham offers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401K, equity incentive plan as well as multiple supplemental benefits for physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Employee Wellness Program
• Company paid holidays, plus PTO

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: To protect the interests of all parties, Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc., and our partners, will not accept unsolicited potential placements from any source other than directly from the candidate or a vendor partner under MSA with Higginbotham. Please do not contact or send unsolicited potential placements to our team members.