Account Manager-Employee Benefits

Lockton Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Account Manager to enhance its Employee Benefits Practice. This role involves building strong client relationships, exceeding expectations, and managing the servicing and marketing needs of clients. You'll be integral in implementing new coverage, gathering information for quotes, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Join a forward-thinking company that values growth, community involvement, and a caring culture, where your contributions will make a significant impact in the insurance brokerage field. If you're passionate about client service and looking for a rewarding career path, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid Training and Professional Development

12-week Paid Parental Leave

Community Involvement Opportunities

Athletic and Wellness Events

Generous Rewards for Long-term Service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in client services required.
• 3-7 years of experience in client services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client inquiries and maintain documentation of communications.
• Gather and compile exposure information from clients for insurance needs.
• Audit quotes and process client invoicing as needed.

Skills

Client Services Experience

Verbal Communication Skills

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

At Lockton, we’re passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We’re active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture, you belong here.

About the Position

Lockton is a global professional services firm with 6,500 Associates who advise clients on protecting their people, property and reputations. Lockton has grown to become the world's largest privately held, independent insurance broker by helping clients achieve their business objectives.

A few of the reasons Associates love working at Lockton include:

• Opportunities for growth and advancement, including paid training and professional development
• 12-week paid parental leave
• A huge emphasis on community involvement
• Frequent athletic and wellness events
• Incredibly generous rewards; US Associates receive a Rolex for their 10 year anniversary!

Lockton is seeking an experienced, dynamic client services professional in the Employee Benefits space, who will bring a fierce commitment to building relationships, exceeding client expectations, and pushing our Employee Benefits Practice to new heights in the marketplace. As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for the servicing and marketing needs of Lockton clients.

Responsibilities

• Responds to Client’s inquiries, maintains documentation of communications, existing issues, and issue resolutions
• Supports implementation of new lines of coverage by setting up account, collecting needed documentation, and reviewing plan details with Client and Carrier
• Gathers and compiles exposure information from the Client, including compiling loss-run schedules and client stratifications
• Requests and collects quotes (new and renewal) from carriers
• Audits quotes, binders, and endorsements and makes requests for changes as needed
• Processes audits and creates audit analysis for Client
• Receives policy, then updates and completes policy check to ensure completeness
• Updates specifications, application, and summary information to reflect changes during the year
• Monitors receipt of quotes from carriers once submitted and negotiated by more senior staff
• Binds coverage under direction of the Unit Manager/Account Executive
• Informs Client of any and all changes that may affect insurance premiums or coverage
• Gathers and compiles information for new business opportunities
• Inputs Client information into data management system, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Generates materials for Client presentations and meetings
• Creates and sends compliance communications as needed
• Issues and processes Client invoicing
• Engages with Producer and Accounting Department to appropriately determine action plan and assist in collection efforts or billing discrepancies
• Researches industry trends and governmental regulations
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as needed

Compensation and Benefits

Lockton Companies LLC is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits and complies with all relevant state/local pay transparency laws. The entry base salary offered for this opportunity may vary, and is contingent upon candidate education, skills, abilities, essential competencies, experience, professional designations, unique qualifications, and geographic location.

Performance Bonus: This role may be eligible for an annual performance bonus, based upon the financial performance of the organization and the individual contributions of the Associate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field and/or years of experience equivalent
• Typically three to seven years of Client services experience is required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills required
• Understands industry trends and governmental regulations
• Ability to complete continuing education requirements as needed
• Ability to attend company, department, and team meetings as required, including industry training sessions
• Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures, proactively protecting confidentiality of client and company information
• Ability to efficiently organize work and manage time in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to travel by automobile and aircraft
• Ability to use office equipment such as a computer, keyboard, calculator, photocopier, and facsimile machine
• Ability to work on a computer for a prolonged amount of time
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours as needed
• Legally able to work in the United States

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.

At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences.

About Lockton

Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 10,000+ Associates doing business in over 100 countries are empowered to do what’s right every day.

At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.

How We Will Support You

At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.

We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry-leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.