Account Manager, Employee Benefits

Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Account Manager to support mid-size to large organizations and deliver an exceptional client experience.

This role emphasizes relationship-building with clients, benefits advisors, carriers, and internal teams to handle renewals, open enrollment, and service requests. The team collaborates to improve workflows while maintaining BCH standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Employee Benefits experience.
• Strong understanding of Employee Benefits products, insurance policies, and industry best practices.
• Ability to understand and manage complex insurance placements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to research issues and find solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems.
• General Lines, Life, Accident & Health & HMO license required.
• Insurance designations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, carrier partners, and internal team members.
• Serve as a trusted resource for clients by responding to Employee Benefits questions, claims, billing issues, and other service needs promptly.
• Coordinate claim resolutions and navigate issues to successful resolution.
• Assist with escalated eligibility issues and work with carriers and clients to resolve discrepancies.
• Support the pre-renewal process, including census gathering and marketing materials preparation.
• Assist Advisors with renewals, 5500 preparation, open enrollment, and other client needs.
• Audit invoices for rate and eligibility accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain communication with carrier service contacts and document ongoing service issues.
• Process group contracts, address changes, and other updates received from Account Managers and clients.
• Stay current on carrier products, services, industry trends, and legislative updates impacting clients.
• Collaborate with Benefits team to identify and implement improved workflows and automation opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

MS Office

adaptability

Education

Insurance licenses (GL, Life, A&H, HMO)

Tools

ImageRight

BCH systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced Employee Benefits professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and being a trusted resource for clients and colleagues?

Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates, Inc. (BCH) is growing and seeking an Employee Benefits Account Manager to support mid-size to large organizations and help deliver an exceptional client experience.

This is a relationship-driven service role where youll work closely with clients, Employee Benefits Advisors, insurance carriers, and internal team members to keep things moving and make sure client needs are handled professionally and efficiently. Youll play an important role in resolving questions and issues, supporting renewals and open enrollment, and helping our Benefits team find better ways to work. Youll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while being part of a collaborative, high-performing team at a respected Texas-based independent insurance brokerage.

What Youll Do

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, carrier partners, and internal team members.
• Serve as a trusted resource for clients by responding to Employee Benefits questions, claims, billing issues, and other service needs in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate claim resolutions and help clients navigate issues through successful resolution.
• Assist with escalated eligibility issues and work with carriers and clients to resolve discrepancies.
• Support the pre-renewal process, including census gathering and preparation of marketing materials.
• Assist Employee Benefits Advisors with renewals, 5500 preparation, open enrollment, and other client needs.
• Audit invoices for rate and eligibility accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain communication with carrier service contacts and document ongoing service issues.
• Process group contracts, address changes, and other updates received from Account Managers and clients.
• Stay current on carrier products, services, industry trends, and legislative updates that may impact clients.
• Collaborate with the Benefits team to identify and implement improved workflows and opportunities to automate service tasks.
• Maintain accurate client documentation and BCH systems in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage ImageRight tasks and other systems according to BCH procedures.
• Support special projects and other department initiatives as needed.

What Were Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years of Employee Benefits experience, including group medical, dental, life, and ancillary products.
• Mid-size to large Employee Benefits account management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Employee Benefits products, insurance policies, and industry best practices.
• Ability to understand and manage complex insurance placements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with both clients and colleagues.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research issues and find effective solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new systems and applications.
• General Lines, Life, Accident & Health & HMO license required.
• Insurance designations a plus.

Why Join BCH?

• Be part of a respected Texas-based independent insurance brokerage with a strong reputation in the industry.
• Work alongside a supportive, collaborative team of experienced insurance professionals.
• Build meaningful relationships with clients and become a trusted resource for their Employee Benefits needs.
• Have opportunities to contribute ideas, improve processes, and help shape how the Benefits team works.
• Grow your knowledge and career within a team that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Be part of a people-first culture rooted in connection, collaboration, and a shared commitment to being there when it matters.