Employee Benefits Account Manager - Chicago (Northern Suburbs)

This is a terrific opportunity for an account manager with a strong employee benefits background.  Our client is seeking someone with a strong self funded and middle market background working with clients ranging in size from 100 - 2,000 lives to work on a team underneath and account executive.  This is with a well respected consultant shop that competes with the Mercer's of the world while remaining the culture of a smaller organization.


Employee Benefits Account Manager 
Our client is a large, independent agency with an impeccable reputation based on the tenure and national exposure of its senior leadership. The group benefits division is such a strong portion of the agency's overall revenue that the same resources common to a consulting firm are present within this position.  As Group Benefits Account Manager you’ll devote time to the continued development of the agency’s relationship with the insured, and concentrate on the thorough review and implementation of policies to drive down costs and promote a strong group benefits portfolio.


Group Benefits Account Manager Responsibilities:
Provide marketing and client services for designated prospects and clients managing the submission (RFP) process, securing information to effectively market to all carrier partners, preparing all new and renewal submissions for marketing, analyzing data, reviewing proposals, completing enrollments and implementing communication strategies with the client.  
Stay abreast of markets, products, and carrier competitiveness to provide a comprehensive product portfolio to the client.  
Act as a liaison between the client and insurance companies in order to resolve all normal service issues regarding billing, claims, eligibility, and other customer service issues.


Group Benefits Account Manager Qualifications:
At least five (5) years of account management experience with a retail agency or brokerage consulting firm concentrating on accounts with at least 50-100 lives.
Prior experience in a client interfacing role with responsibilities for managing direct communication on escalated issues, pricing and coverage changes and enrollments.  
Active state L&H license 
Organized and excel at meeting deadlines; excellent communicator who can relay important information to Account Executive and Producers while managing expectations with junior level analysts.


Please contact Scott Thompson for immediate confidential consideration and additional details.  Email:  sthompson@insurance-csg.com  Phone:  515-987-0242 ext. 17  Fax 515-987-0004  See our website at, www.csgrecruiting.com/ins_opportunities.htm for a complete listing of nationwide opportunities.

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