Employee Benefits Consultant

USI Insurance Services; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance brokerage and consulting firm seeks a candidate to manage Employee Benefits insurance accounts with a focus on client relations and compliance. The role includes significant interaction with clients, managing contracts, and developing communication strategies. Candidates with 2-4 years of experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee recognition programs

Wellness programs

Health and dental benefits

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in employee benefits industry or related marketplace.
• Must hold or be willing to earn life and disability insurance license.
• Comfortable with internet-based programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a book of business comprised of fully insured clients.
• Provide proactive support to clients and educate them on compliance topics.
• Develop employee communications for renewal changes and benefit modifications.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Description: Manages Employee Benefits insurance accounts and services as their day-to-day contact.

Major Responsibilities:

· Manage a book of business comprised of fully insured clients but may include some self-insured clients.

· Provide proactive, personalized support to assigned clients. Act as the primary contact between clients and insurance carriers.

· As needed, preparation of materials needed for client meetings. Educate, advise and aid clients on all Compliance topics. Including, but not limited to ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, 5500s and Health Care Reform.

· Set up new group insurance contracts for existing clients or new clients.

· Manage the renewal process including the preparation of appropriate contractual changes.

· Implement and manage programs recommended by technical resources (e.g. wellness, communications, strategies, pharmacy)

· May be responsible for the marketing and placement of new benefit products.

· Prepare client application for review

· Determine most appropriate carriers

· Analyze and compare carrier quotes and coverage offerings

· Make recommendations to clients

· Develop alternative strategies, plan modeling and cost reduction opportunities.

· Champion client cross-selling initiatives and develop customer accounts.

· Conduct on-site meetings to communicate or administer benefit plans.

· Coordinates, manages and attends client meetings both virtually and in person

· Develop employee communications for renewal changes, enrollment procedures, benefit changes and/or clarifications.

· Resolution support and oversight for client issues such as contract clarifications and billing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· 2-4 years experience in employee benefits industry or related marketplace. College degree preferred.

· Prior customer service experience is preferred.

· Must hold or be willing to earn life and disability insurance license.

· Comfortable with internet-based programs and Microsoft Office products.

· Ability to set priorities and manage deadlines.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with minimal instruction.

· Keep informed about industry information, technology and trends.

· Ability to carry out complex tasks with many concrete and abstract variables.

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Why USI?

With more than $2.7 billion in revenue and over 10,000 associates across approximately 200 offices nationwide, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. At USI, we have created one of the most dynamic personal and professional development cultures in the industry. We invest heavily in our associates, and we take pride in celebrating their growth and success through our one-of-a-kind employee reward and recognition programs.

Unrivaled Resources and Support

What truly distinguishes USI as a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm is theUSI ONE Advantage , a game-changing value proposition that delivers to clients a robust set of risk management and benefit solutions with bottom-line financial impact. USI ONE represents Omni, Network, Enterprise—the three key elements that set USI apart from the competition. Through USI ONE, we develop strategic, timely, and effective risk management and benefit programs in terms that are easy to understand, and we demonstrate how the solutions can have a positive economic impact.

Industry-Leading Programs, Rewards, and Recognition

In addition to competitive pay, incentives, and benefits, USI recognizes associates through our Summit Awards program, rewarding excellence in those who build our brand each day. USI offersemployee programs that recognize outstanding achievement and help our associates lead healthy, productive lives. We turn care into action with our award-winning wellness program, college scholarships for associates' children, and financial help in times of need.

Deep Community Engagement

We are committed to giving back to our local communities and supporting a culture of environmental sustainability. From sharing our time, talent, and resources to support local non-profit organizations, animal shelters, and environmental beautification and restoration projects – to partnering with eco-conscious vendors and taking steps to reduce our own environmental footprint – we’re workingtogether as ONE to build a better future.

Committed to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace

Our award-winningI’m With U diversity, equity, and inclusion program educates our associates to help them better understand and serve our clients, prospects, fellow team members, and local communities through curated education and training resources, employee support programs, and community outreach initiatives to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.

Nationally Recognized as a Top Insurance Employer

• Recognized as one of Insurance Business America’s Top Insurance Employers for the seventh consecutive year (2018-2024).
• Named to Business Insurance’s annual list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance five years in a row (2020-2024).
• Named to Fortune’s 2024 Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list.
• Honored by Glassdoor as a Best-Led Company in the U.S. in 2024.
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024

USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time .

The salary for this position ranges from $75,000 to $65,000 per year, depending on experience. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated skills. In addition to the base salary, this role is bonus eligible.