Account Manager

Alliant Insurance Services; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Insurance Services in Troy, Michigan seeks an experienced professional to manage employee benefits accounts and support producer-led new business efforts.

The role focuses on mid-to-large market self-funded employee benefit plans, client relationship management, and enrollment coordination. A strong background in client service, RFPs, and benefits knowledge is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Six+ years related work experience.
• Valid Insurance License and CE requirements must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Foster and manage relationships to ensure client retention and satisfaction.
• Assist with RFPs, proposal delivery, and renewals for mid-market clients.
• Lead client open enrollment meetings and answer benefit questions.
• Coordinate new carrier implementations and oversee reporting for the book of business.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Leadership

Time management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Six (6)+ years related work experience

Tools

Agency management system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Alliant Insurance Services, we thrive on creating employee benefits solutions built on the idea that health makes growth possible. As top tier professionals dedicated to solving our clients' health and welfare insurance challenges, Alliant team members deliver an unrivaled depth of service, and our unique approach enables us to help clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity. This position is a chance to join a dynamic, expanding company with prospects for individual and career growth.

As one of the 5 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide.

More information is available at www.alliant.com.

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing customer service and overall service of assigned customers and/or policies, soliciting of new business on existing accounts and support of Producer-led new business efforts.

This role supports our Employee Benefits Department

Mid-to-large market self-funded employee benefit plans

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fosters and manages overall relationship with clients ensuring retention of mid market book of business and high satisfaction;
• Reviews client team's RFPs;
• Selects markets for solicitation;
• Analyzes market proposals for verification of benefits, premiums, and competitiveness;
• Reviews coverage contracts for accuracy of policy provisions;
• Meets with clients for pre-renewal strategy, proposal delivery and explanation;
• Conducts client open enrollment meetings and answers questions regarding benefit coverage;
• Negotiates with markets for benefits premium concessions;
• Ensures that client team handles client benefit inquiries and manages team to effectively service clients; resolves escalated service issues;
• Manages new carrier and plan implementations for book of business;
• Ensures team prepares claims experience and utilization reports and reviews for accuracy;
• Reacts, processes, and follows up on new business;
• Meets with clients as needed or directed by Producer;
• Collection of fees, reconciliation and resolution of any outstanding balances within 60 days of invoicing date;
• Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Six (6) or more years related work experience
• Encouraged to complete Career Path requirements as communicated by supervisor
• Valid Insurance License
• Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork
• Excellent customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills
• Good leadership, problem solving and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize work for multiple projects and deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• #LI-MH1

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law.

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For more information on Alliant Insurance Service's benefits, please visit www.alliant.com/about/careers/benefits