Willis Towers Watson

Associate Manager - Absence, Disability Management and Life Insurance (ADML)

Willis Towers Watson • $90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in large group disability plan design/management in a consulting or brokerage setting
  • Strong financial background, particularly in group disability underwriting/claims
  • Experience creating and executing project plans
  • Proven client management and relationship skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication abilities
  • Ability to mentor and train junior staff
  • Bachelor's degree with quantitative coursework; State Life and Health license within 90 days required

Responsibilities

  • Manage large, complex ADML projects for clients
  • Lead project teams to deliver on objectives, timelines, and quality standards
  • Develop audit processes for vendor performance in financial and operational terms
  • Create and implement paid family and company leave programs
  • Build and cultivate internal and cross-functional relationships
  • Contribute to the generation of new intellectual capital
  • Analyze data to support project decision-making

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Pension and 401(k) retirement plans
  • Generous paid time off policies, including leave for bereavement and parental leave
  • Wellness programs and resources for work/life balance
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
Full Job Description
Job Description

As an Absence, Disability Management and Life Insurance Senior Associate, you will be at the forefront of managing projects for large, complex clients involving the design and management of the full array of group disability and broader disability management programs. You will participate in new business activities and the creation of new intellectual capital. You will position yourself to grow into a senior relationship management and/or leadership role by serving as the pivotal point on all projects and working alongside industry experts on cutting edge solutions.

Note that visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

The Role
  • Provide value-added consulting expertise on large, sophisticated Absence, Disability Management and Life (ADML) projects involving short- and long-term disability benefits, leave of absence programs, vacation/paid time-off, sick leave, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance and related programs; sample projects include:

-ADML benefit plan analysis, design and cost savings strategies

-Vendor procurement, negotiation and optimization

-Audits of vendor performance (financial and operational)

-Paid family and company leave program development
  • Serve as project manager and day to day contact for clients; materially contribute to project plan creation and lead the team on delivery; ensure progress against established objectives, budgets, timelines, deliverables and quality standards
  • Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
  • Complete and master analytical work
  • Contribute to the development of new intellectual capital


Qualifications

Qualifications
  • 3+ years' experience and success in the design/management of large group disability plans gained in a consulting or brokerage environment; alternatively, similar experience in a consultative role gained at a carrier or vendor
  • Strong financial skills; prior experience in group disability underwriting or claims management strongly preferred
  • Proven experience creating project plans and successfully leading teams in execution of the project against plan guidelines
  • Demonstrated success in managing client issues and relationships
  • Desire and ability to expand relationships with current clients
  • Polished and well developed oral and written communication skills
  • Self-starter attitude and ability to work individually and as part of a team
  • Flexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issues
  • Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
  • Experience in training/mentoring junior staff
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Availability to travel at least 15% (mainly day travel)
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably with significant quantitative coursework
  • State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining.


Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $90,000-$120,000 USD per year.

This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
  • Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
  • Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans


Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

About Willis Towers Watson

Willis Towers Watson is a global insurance and risk management company that provides a range of services to clients in more than 140 countries. The company was formed in 2016 through the merger of Willis Group Holdings and Towers Watson & Co. Willis Towers Watson offers a range of insurance products, including property and casualty insurance, life insurance, and health insurance. The company also provides risk management and consulting services, including actuarial services, investment consulting, and human capital consulting. Willis Towers Watson is known for its expertise in risk management and its ability to help clients navigate complex insurance and regulatory environments.
Learn more about Willis Towers Watson
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$26.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$996 million
Founded
1828
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$9.3 billion
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