Senior Employee Benefits Strategist

The CIP Group; Cambridge (MA); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The CIP Group, a Cambridge-based national employee benefits firm, seeks a licensed Senior Benefits Broker / Employee Benefits Consultant to manage client relationships and design cost-effective benefit programs. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, independent account management, and strong industry experience.

Responsibilities include renewals, plan design, carrier negotiations, and guidance on ACA/ERISA regulations, with opportunities for expanding client relationships and new business

Qualifikationen

• Active State Life & Health Insurance Producer License.
• 7–10+ years of experience in employee benefits brokerage, consulting, or related insurance industry role.
• Proven experience managing an employer benefits book of business.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefit plan design, carrier negotiations, renewals, and the insurance marketplace.
• Experience with fully insured, self-funded, and level-funded medical plans preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employee benefits regulations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and provide strategic recommendations to clients.
• Demonstrated business development and client retention capabilities.
• Preferred: CEBS, REBC, RHU, or other designations.

Aufgaben

• Manage and develop long-term relationships with employer clients, serving as a trusted advisor on employee benefits strategy and program design.
• Oversee the annual renewal process, including plan analysis, carrier marketing, negotiations, and presentation of recommendations.
• Advise clients on medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, and other employee benefit offerings.
• Evaluate existing benefit programs and recommend cost-containment strategies, plan design improvements, and competitive market alternatives.
• Analyze renewal projections, claims trends, utilization, and market conditions to develop effective benefit strategies.
• Provide guidance on applicable employee benefits regulations, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other relevant requirements.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and develop new business.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations, proposals, and strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal HR consulting, benefits administration, payroll and retirement teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers, vendors, and industry partners.

Kenntnisse

Relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Business development

Jobbeschreibung

The CIP Group, a Cambridge-based national employee benefits firm, seeks a licensed Senior Benefits Broker / Employee Benefits Consultant to manage client relationships and design cost-effective benefit programs. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, independent account management, and strong industry experience.

Responsibilities include renewals, plan design, carrier negotiations, and guidance on ACA/ERISA regulations, with opportunities for expanding client relationships and new business