Client Manager, Employee Benefits - IAS, Southwest

Baldwin Group Colleague, Inc.; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baldwin Group seeks a Client Manager, Employee Benefits to service client benefit needs, prepare presentations, and develop data for marketing efforts for alternative coverages and plans.

Responsibilities include managing onboarding, renewals, compliance, 5500 filings, plan documentation, and Open Enrollment, with emphasis on accuracy and timely client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 2+ years of related experience.
• Strong presentation and written/verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of insurance industry software systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage client service calendar including onboarding and renewals across all lines of coverage.
• Prepare executive summaries with claim experience, benchmarking, rate renewals and exhibits.
• Coordinate 5500 filings, plan documentation (SPDs, SBCs, wrap documents, certificates of insurance).
• Conduct enrollment meetings with prepared collateral and solicit proposals from the marketplace as needed.

Skills

Strong presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

State license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Publisher

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

The Client Manager, Employee Benefits services the employee benefit needs of our clients in a prompt and efficient manner. The Client Manager, Employee Benefits prepares all client presentations, including claim reports and renewal details, as well as preparing client data for marketing efforts to seek alternative coverages and plans. Position Summary: The Client Manager, Employee Benefits services the employee benefit needs of our clients in a prompt and efficient manner. The Client Manager, Employee Benefits prepares all client presentations, including claim reports and renewal details, as well as preparing client data for marketing efforts to seek alternative coverages and plans.

Principal Responsibilities

Manage client service calendar including new client onboarding, processing and negotiating renewals for all lines of coverage, compliance alerts and updates, 5500 filings, plan documentation (SPDs, SBCs, Wrap Documents, certificates of insurance, policies, etc.), and Open Enrollment preparation and execution. Prepare and present executive summaries for clients, including claim experience, benchmarking, rate renewals and exhibits, plan design alternatives, contribution modeling, and renewal recommendations. Manage all policy activity aspects of assigned accounts Present risks to the insurance marketplace for quoting, as needed Communicate clear expectations to the client regularly, professionally, and proactively. Maintain a priority for accuracy, timeliness and completion when interacting with current and prospective clients, the firm and insurance company partners, demonstrating strong organizational skills with high attention to detail Manage client inquiries and work with insurance partners and/or internal teams to resolve client issues. Conduct effective enrollment meetings, as needed with prepared collateral Review existing programs to determine if additional lines of insurance should be added, and solicit proposals from the marketplace to suit the needs of the client. Cultivate strong relationships with clients and insurance company partners Responsible for knowing the requirements and attributes of all insurance company partners while maintaining in depth knowledge of the company and their website resources Look for opportunities to improve the firm, business segment and processes. Brings issues and discrepancies to appropriate leadership

Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities Requirements

Strong presentation skills, both verbal and written communications Current state License required Bachelor's degree preferred plus 2+ years of related experience Moderate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and PowerPoint and ability to learn any other appropriate insurance company and firm software systems Demonstrates firm’s core values, exuding behavior that is aligned with corporate culture

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & PERCENTAGE OF TIME PER PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

Manage client service calendar including new client onboarding, processing and negotiating renewals for all lines of coverage, compliance alerts and updates, 5500 filings, plan documentation (SPDs, SBCs, Wrap Documents, certificates of insurance, policies, etc.), and Open Enrollment preparation and execution. Prepare and present executive summaries for clients, including claim experience, benchmarking, rate renewals and exhibits, plan design alternatives, contribution modeling, and renewal recommendations. Manage all policy activity aspects of assigned accounts Present risks to the insurance marketplace for quoting, as needed Communicate clear expectations to the client regularly, professionally, and proactively. Maintain a priority for accuracy, timeliness and completion when interacting with current and prospective clients, the firm and insurance company partners, demonstrating strong organizational skills with high attention to detail Manage client inquiries and work with insurance partners and/or internal teams to resolve client issues. Conduct effective enrollment meetings, as needed with prepared collateral Review existing programs to determine if additional lines of insurance should be added, and solicit proposals from the marketplace to suit the needs of the client. Cultivate strong relationships with clients and insurance company partners Responsible for knowing the requirements and attributes of all insurance company partners while maintaining in depth knowledge of the company and their website resources Look for opportunities to improve the firm, business segment and processes. Brings issues and discrepancies to appropriate leadership

The Baldwin Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate who applies on our career site. Any unsolicited resumes sent to The Baldwin Group, including unsolicited resumes sent via any source from an Agency, will not be considered and are not subject to any fees for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Baldwin Group is a cohesive group of experts in business insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, and all areas of private and personal insurance. Since 2011, we’ve evolved from a local business into a national firm with a vast network of specializations serving two million clients across the country. At The Baldwin Group, we provide solutions so our clients can pursue what’s possible for themselves, their families, and their businesses. Whether renting a first apartment, opening a small business or taking a company public, we offer solutions to support clients at every step of their journey giving them peace of mind to pursue their purpose, passion, and dreams. We Protect the Possible. The Baldwin Group is an equal employment opportunity firm and strives to comply with all laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, marital status, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the firm are prohibited from engaging in this conduct.