Senior Benefits Strategist (Hybrid)

Propel Insurance, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Alera Group, a leading national broker, seeks a Sr. Account Executive to advance client partnerships and strategy in Employee Benefits. You will counsel executives and HR leaders, design competitive benefit programs, and guide ongoing client engagement with data-driven insights.

Hybrid work model with office meetings and client travel. Competitive compensation, plus development opportunities through the Alera Group Academy and licensure support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in employee benefits consulting, brokerage, or related field with large employer clients.
• Strong understanding of benefit plan design, insurance products, and underwriting principles.
• Experience analyzing data and presenting insights to clients.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, aligning benefit programs with business objectives.
• Lead ongoing client engagement, planning, and long-term strategy development.
• Assess client benefit programs and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Design and recommend benefit strategies including fully insured and self-insured solutions.
• Evaluate carriers, plan options, and coverage levels to balance cost and employee experience.
• Analyze claims data, utilization patterns, and financial reports to identify cost drivers.
• Develop and present actionable insights and recommendations to clients.
• Support financial modeling and reporting to guide decision-making.
• Implement cost containment strategies including wellness initiatives, network optimization, and utilization management.
• Monitor program performance and adjust to improve outcomes.
• Ensure client plans remain compliant with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and COBRA.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic advisory

Benefits consulting

Data analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Alera Group, a leading national broker, seeks a Sr. Account Executive to advance client partnerships and strategy in Employee Benefits. You will counsel executives and HR leaders, design competitive benefit programs, and guide ongoing client engagement with data-driven insights.

Hybrid work model with office meetings and client travel. Competitive compensation, plus development opportunities through the Alera Group Academy and licensure support.