Employee Benefits Account Manager Associate II

Houchens Insurance Group; Crestview Hills (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation based on performance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Long-term growth and career development

Employee ownership in the company

Job summary

A leading employee-owned insurance firm in Crestview Hills, KY, seeks a detail-oriented professional for client/policy services. The role involves client relationship management, policy review, and compliance adherence, with a focus on teamwork and stability. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant insurance experience. The company promotes professional growth and offers benefits like comprehensive health plans and ownership options via an ESOP.

Qualifications

• Must have at least three years of insurance experience.
• Ability to handle multi-line, group health accounts is preferred.
• Must hold a state insurance license or obtain it within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communications with insured clients.
• Review and enter underwriting information in the database.
• Assist clients in enrollment paperwork for employees.
• Supervise and assign work to Account Manager Assistants.
• Coordinate with internal departments to support client needs.
• Building relationships with insurance carriers.
• Developing Producer, Director of Account Services and Service Manager confidence in job knowledge, judgment calls, and awareness of current industry trends and developments.
• Maintaining compliance with all Employee Benefit service standards and procedures.
• Servicing of assigned accounts with minimal Producer/Service Manager direction.
• Handling complex policy issues and finding resolution with minimal Producer/Service Manager involvement.
• Coordinating with Technology and Benefits Department to support client enrollment needs when applicable.
• Prepare ERISA wrap Documents.
• Working with marketing and clients for the purpose of gathering marketing data.
• Seeking opportunities for potential up selling of accounts.
• Coordinating with Renewal Marketer when applicable.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Client relationship building

Compliance awareness

Teamwork

Education

3 years insurance experience or equivalent education

Job description

Description

Are you a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a stable and supportive work environment? Explore an opportunity with us where your achievements are celebrated, and your professional growth is fostered in a steadfast and stable setting. Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career journey?

Job Type

Full-time

What is Houchens Insurance Group?

We are a 100% employee-owned company with a great culture and excellent benefits. We're big on growing and celebrating the talent that we hire. Houchens Insurance Group is dedicated to embodying the three fundamental pillars of service:

• Clients
• Co-owners
• Communities

What You Will Receive…

• Opportunity to collaborate within a production team model to ensure efficient operations and optimal output.
• Variable compensation with stability and unlimited growth based on your performance.
• Long-term career with substantial development and advancement opportunities.
• Ownership in the company in the form of stock via the Houchens Industries ESOP, the largest 100% owned company in the world.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans and many more supplemental benefits.
• Work-life balane
• Plus, much more!

80% Client/Policy Services

• Maintaining direct communication and building relationships with insureds.
• Obtaining updated underwriting information from clients when necessary.
• Reviewing policies and entering information in a database system.
• Assisting in open enrollment meetings and assisting clients in enrollment paperwork for employees.
• Maintaining agency management database with current information and ordering corrections as necessary.
• Building relationships with insurance carriers.
• Developing Producer, Director of Account Services and Service Manager confidence in job knowledge, judgment calls, and awareness of current industry trends and developments.
• Maintaining compliance with all Employee Benefit service standards and procedures.
• Servicing of assigned accounts with minimal Producer/Service Manager direction.
• Handling complex policy issues and finding resolution with minimal Producer/Service Manager involvement.
• Coordinating with Technology and Benefits Department to support client enrollment needs when applicable.
• Prepare ERISA wrap Documents.
• Working with marketing and clients for the purpose of gathering marketing data.
• Seeking opportunities for potential up selling of accounts.
• Coordinating with Renewal Marketer when applicable.

10% Teamwork

Works together with team and with other departments, such as Marketing, Accounting, Compliance, etc.; this includes conferencing with Producer to discuss execution of strategies. Assists in training new team members. Volunteers to back up and/or assist others as needed. Manages PTO to work with departmental needs. Special projects as requested by Manager.

10% Determination

Displays commitment and initiative to meet department and agency education goals as set forth in the organizations education program.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises 1-2 Account Manager Assistants. Responsibilities include assigning, and directing work to Assistants.

Requirements

Education or Experience

At least three years related insurance experience and/or training, preferably handling multi-line, group health accounts; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications

Must hold applicable state insurance license or have the ability to obtain such within 90 days of employment. Must be able to obtain insurance designations as set forth by the organization’s education plan.