Voluntary Benefits Consultant

Alliant Insurance Services; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Insurance Services is seeking a driven professional to support the local account management team with the design, implementation and enrollment in voluntary benefits programs across a geographic area. You will ensure successful implementation for Alliant's Employee Benefits clients.

The role requires three or more years in employee benefits, project management and strong presentation skills, with a focus on client collaboration and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) or more years insurance agency or company experience in employee benefits.
• Project management experience.
• Sales, marketing experience.
• Voluntary Benefits experience.
• Valid Insurance License within 90 Days.

Responsibilities

• Guide local account management teams in designing, implementing and enrolling insureds in voluntary benefits programs.
• Gather client needs and insured population details necessary for the RFP/RFI process.
• Prepare and submit RFP and RFI documents to multiple carriers, review responses and recommendations.
• Work with carrier partners to quote voluntary benefits based on clients needs.
• Partner with the account management team to present plan options and product recommendations to clients.
• Manage full implementation lifecycle of voluntary benefits programs; including communication collateral, eligibility data interfaces, and online carrier platform access for insureds.
• Assist with post-implementation escalated service issues related to the voluntary benefits program.
• Stay informed on latest trends related to voluntary benefits programs.
• Pursue ongoing personal, professional and career development.
• Comply with agency management system data standards and data integrity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Insurance knowledge

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability

Multitasking

Prioritization

Relationship building

Work ethic

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

At Alliant Insurance Services, we thrive on creating employee benefits solutions built on the idea that health makes growth possible. As top tier professionals dedicated to solving our clients' health and welfare insurance challenges, Alliant team members deliver an unrivaled depth of service, and our unique approach enables us to help clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity. This position is a chance to join a dynamic, expanding company with prospects for individual and career growth.

As one of the 5 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide.

More information is available at www.alliant.com.

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing guidance and support to the local account management team with the design, implementation and enrollment in voluntary benefits programs within a geographic area. Ensures the successful implementation of voluntary benefits programs for Alliant's Employee Benefits clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides guidance and support to local account management teams in designing, implementing and enrolling insureds in voluntary benefits programs.
• Gathers client needs and insured population details necessary for the request for proposal (RFP) and request for information (RFI) process.
• Responsible for the RFP and RFI process; prepares and submits RFP and RFI documents to multiple carriers, reviews RFP responses and recommendations.
• Works with carrier partners to quote voluntary benefits based on clients established or anticipated benefits administration platform.
• Partners with the account management team to present plan options and product recommendations to clients.
• Responsible for voluntary benefits program full implementation lifecycle; including developing communication collateral, eligibility data interfaces, and online carrier platform access for insureds.
• Assists account management team with addressing post-implementation escalated service issues related to the voluntary benefits program.
• Serves as resource to region on latest trends related to voluntary benefits programs.
• Pursues a program of personal, professional and career development.
• Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information).
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Three (3) or more years insurance agency or company experience in employee benefits
• Project management experience
• Sales, marketing experience
• Voluntary Benefits experience
• Valid Insurance License within 90 Days

SKILLS

• Basic insurance benefits knowledge necessary
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Superior communication and presentation skills
• Ability to be resourceful and adaptive in an evolving organization
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities efficiently and with clear focus
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic and demonstrate a high level of initiative

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#LI-REMOTE

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law.

Applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

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For more information on Alliant Insurance Service's benefits, please visit www.alliant.com/about/careers/benefits