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Hub International Associate Account Manager, Employee Benefits in Kansas City, Missouri
Primary Role:
The Employee Benefits Associate Account Manager works collaboratively with the Producer, Account Manager, Account Executive and Account Administrator servicing clints. Coordinates and provides day-to-day service for employee benefits clients by maintaining client relationships, supporting client retention, maintaining strong carrier relationships and understanding client needs. Serves as support contact and provides resolution for client questions and issues.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supports client retention, maintains strong carrier relationships, and understands client needs
General knowledge of medical benefits (all funding types and preferred carrier offerings)
General knowledge of ancillary benefits (preferred carrier offerings and differentiators)
Participation in Critical Path execution and renewal preparation
Organizes meetings with team members
Manages projects with clients and internal team members
Collects benchmarking and analytics reports for clients
Manages claims and coverage issue resolution for clients’ to support Account Managers or Account Administrators.
Provides assistance with clients’ service issues escalated by Account Administrator
Researches and works with chief compliance officer on compliance matters
Facilitates open enrollment (OE) meetings with client.
Collaborates with internal teams (CAST & BTT) to deliver client needs.
Record Brainshark presentations for employees and HR Managers.
Manages new carrier, plan or vendor implementation
Maintain accurate client and carrier files
Supports marketing and RFP process as needed, such as proposal development including preparing census, entering and updating pivotal information as needed, on-line quoting, and Marketing a group when requested
Provide mentorship with Account Administrator
Coordinates client contact changes with Producer/Account Executive
Educated on the HUB consulting practices and resources plus how clients can utilize them.
Presentation to clients (C-suite, HR team or employees)
Attends industry related continuing education training and courses
supporting multiple Account Managers with books of business
Taking on delegated tasks, and completing with open and consistent communication
covering absences for Account Managers
Key Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Teamwork – Supports all organizational departments in a collaborative effort for everyone to succeed.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Quality Management – Demonstrates attention to detail.
Project Management – Ability to lead and contribute team and adhere to deadlines
Active Learner – seeks to learn new things about the Account Manager role, and attends trainings or classes to become more proficient in the
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience and Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred
At least 3-5 years of related experience working as an Account Manager or Account Representative in the employee benefit arena (equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable).
Client facing experience required
L&H License required or must be able to obtain within 120 days of hire
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision. Some travel required by car to meet with clients and other outside events.
Other Requirements:
Must hold a valid Driver’s License
Dependable transportation
Public Speaking/Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively customers and teammates.
Bilingual in English and Spanish a big plus.
Math Skills:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Power Point; follow guidelines on working in BMS (BenefitPoint) for premium efficiency with your team.
About Us
HUB International is a recognized global leader dedicated to helping individuals and
companies navigate risk and manage the complexities of insurance.
Department Account Management & Service
Required Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience
Required Travel: Negligible
Required Education: High school or equivalent
HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement is available here at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm .
EEOAA Policy (https://hubinternational.jobs/eeo/)
E-Verify Program
We endeavor to make this website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the US Recruiting Team toll-free at (844) 300-9193 or USRecruiting@hubinternational.com . This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Department Account Management & Service
Required Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience
Required Travel: Negligible
Required Education: High school or equivalent
HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement is available here at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm .
EEOAA Policy (https://hubinternational.jobs/eeo/)
E-Verify Program
We endeavor to make this website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the US Recruiting Team toll-free at (844) 300-9193 or USRecruiting@hubinternational.com . This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
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