Alliant Insurance Services

Account Manager Lead - Small Group Benefits

Alliant Insurance Services$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of relevant work experience
  • Valid Insurance License
  • Must meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal
  • Ability to train and mentor others

Responsibilities

  • Service in force groups and manage client relationships
  • Provide full-service support for select producers
  • Review and market renewals according to rate changes
  • Handle escalated issues and delegate tasks
  • Develop training materials for Account Managers
  • Manage office vendor relationships and ensure operational efficiency
  • Conduct client meetings regarding benefits and negotiate premium concessions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee programs tailored to employee needs
  • Encouragement for ongoing career development
  • Possible incentives based on achieving department goals
  • Supportive team environment fostering collaboration
  • Access to professional training and development resources
Full Job Description
SUMMARY
Responsible for providing customer service and overall service of assigned customers and/or policies, soliciting of new business on existing accounts, and support of Producer-led new business efforts. Leads the team to ensure that business goals are met and operations run smoothly. Assists the department leaders with any required support of the team, such as training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Service in force groups.

Provide full-service for select producers including the plan changes, questions from groups, marketing for some agents according to rate increase level.

Review renewals as they come in and provide renewal and template letter to agent/AM, and market the group or present to the group depending on rate increase.

Fosters and manages overall relationship with clients ensuring retention of executive benefits book of business and high satisfaction.

Supports the team by handling escalated matters, answering questions, delegating tasks, and overseeing tasks/projects.

Helps with developing training materials for the Account Managers.

Trains and mentors Account Managers to achieve department objectives.

Reviews client team's illustrations.

Selects markets for solicitation.

Reviews coverage contracts for accuracy of policy provisions.

Meets with clients for pre-renewal strategy, proposal delivery and explanation.

Conducts client meetings and answers questions regarding benefit coverage.

Negotiates with markets for benefits premium concessions.

Ensures that client team handles client benefit inquiries and manages team to effectively service clients; resolves escalated service issues.

Manages new carrier and plan implementations for book of business.

Ensures team prepares reports and reviews for accuracy.

Processes and follows up on new business.

Meets with clients as needed or directed by Producer.

Acts as a liaison between local office and corporate departments such as Accounting, IT and Facilities to ensure effective and efficient operations of the office.

Manages office vendor relationships including vendor account management, procurement, invoice reconciliation and processing, scheduling maintenance requests and serving as main point of contact for vendors while on-site.

Collection of fees, reconciliation, and resolution of any outstanding balances within 60 days of invoicing date.

Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information).

Perform all duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and all federal, state and local laws, wherein the Company operates.

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Seven (7) or more years of related work experience

Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal

Encouraged to complete Career Path requirements as communicated by supervisor

Valid Insurance License

SKILLS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills

Good leadership, problem solving and time management skills

Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork

Ability to prioritize work for multiple projects and deadlines

Ability to train and mentor others

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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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.

For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the "Apply" button.

About Alliant Insurance Services

Alliant Insurance Services is one of the largest independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States. The company provides a wide range of insurance products and services to businesses and individuals, including property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, surety bonds, and risk management consulting. Alliant Insurance Services serves clients in a variety of industries, including aviation, construction, energy, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, and technology. The company is committed to providing its clients with innovative solutions and exceptional service, and has a reputation for being a trusted advisor and partner to its clients.
Learn more about Alliant Insurance Services
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$2 billion

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