Employee Benefits Account Manager

North Risk Partners; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

North Risk Partners is seeking a proactive Employee Benefits Account Manager to serve as the primary contact for clients, supporting the sales team with evaluation and management of employee benefit accounts and delivering high-quality service.

The role requires collaboration with risk advisors, meticulous attention to detail, and strong communication skills. A valid life & health insurance license and relevant experience are preferred, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 3+ years in employee benefits.
• Active life & health insurance license is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Proficient in CRM software and MS Office; AMS360/ImageRight a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact and support the sales team with benefit account management.
• Respond to client inquiries quickly and accurately across all lines of coverage.
• Collaborate with risk advisors to meet client goals and develop insurance solutions.
• Review carrier quotes, renewal proposals, and policy contracts for accuracy.
• Maintain activity in agency management systems and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in client meetings and coordinate cross-department referrals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Fast-paced environment

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Active life & health insurance license

Tools

AMS360

ImageRight

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why North Risk Partners

Are you interested in doing work that matters everyday with an organization intentional about building and living out a values‑driven team culture? North Risk Partners is a fast‑growing firm dedicated to serving the insurance and risk management needs of businesses and individuals. We provide expertise in Commercial Lines, Employee & Individual Benefits, Personal Lines, Surety, Claims, and Risk Management. Our team consists of over 450 employees working in over 30 locations across five states, including Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska.

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and customer‑focused Employee Benefits Account Manager to serve as the primary point of contact for our clients. This position is responsible for supporting the sales team with the evaluation and management of employee benefits accounts and providing quality service to our clients.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain strong relationships with clients through advising and responding to all correspondence in a quick and accurate manner
  • Includes answering questions regarding all lines of coverage, and assisting with plan and/or carrier changes, claims, and billing
• Collaborate with risk advisors to determine and meet client goals
• Support Risk Advisors by exercising judgment and discretion to:
  • Analyze markets for competitive pricing and develop insurance solutions for current clients
  • Analyze quotes from carriers for accuracy
  • Review policy contracts to be certain information and coverages are accurate
  • Evaluate and prepare renewal comparisons and policy proposals
  • Resolve inquiries on service problems to ensure client satisfaction
  • Coordinate external (e.g. carriers) and internal (e.g. agency software systems) implementations of new groups as necessary
  • Market new or renewal business with guidance from the risk advisor when necessary
• Participate in client meetings as necessary
• Refer business across all departments (i.e., property & casualty and personal lines)
• Attend and actively participate in agency service training meetings
• Enter activity and other relevant information into agency management systems and other software tools according to company procedures
• Follow all federal and state regulations and best practices for avoiding errors and omissions
• Continue professional development; pursue and maintain professional designations if applicable

Requirements

• A combination of education and experience generally attained through a high school degree, bachelor’s degree, and a minimum of 3 years in employee benefits or related field
• Active life & health insurance license
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills, demonstrating ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Self‑starter who takes initiative to identify problems and lead by example
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Knowledge of AMS360 and ImageRight are a plus, but not required
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office suite

Behavior Expectations

• A role model for North Risk Partners’ core values, mission, and desired culture
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Professionally and positively represent North Risk Partners to all coworkers, clients, and external stakeholders
• A team player who collaborates and works well with his/her coworkers
• A professional who demonstrates the ability to carry on a conversation with clients, Risk Advisors, and other coworkers within North Risk Partners

Physical Requirements

• Perform under normal office conditions; may include lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Twist, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, stand, walk, and reach frequently
• Hear, speak, and effectively verbally communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions to communicate with people inside and outside of the organization
• Sit and work for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work sitting at a computer
• Move around office/building/facilities repeatedly throughout the day
• Apply manual dexterity, visual acuity and ability, for computer keyboarding, office equipment uses, review of detailed reports, information, fine print, and warning labels
• Must possess valid driver’s license and be able to travel to different North Risk Partners locations for meetings, as well as various locations throughout the state and potentially the region for client meetings
• Able to work a flexible work schedule, including overtime and potential evenings/weekends for events and meetings as needed

Tools and Equipment Used

Incumbents must be able to use telephones, calculators, copy machines, computers, printers, and other office equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily indoors. Exposure to a variety of weather conditions during work related travel and events held outside of the workplace will occur and I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree with the contents of this position description. I agree to use my best efforts to fulfill all expectations of the position. I also acknowledge that I am an at‑will employee.

This job description does not necessarily list all the job functions or accountabilities of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform additional duties and tasks. Management reserves the right to revise and update job descriptions at any time.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated base salary range for this full‑time position is $55,000 ‑ $72,000 annually, plus benefits. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range represents the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life, long‑term care, 401(k) plan, and more. North Risk Partners is growing which means your career can too. #oneTEAM members receive continuing professional education and development, volunteer time off, paid time off, and paid holidays.