Alliant Insurance Services

Benefits Consultant

Alliant Insurance Services$80K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of relevant work experience
  • Must maintain Continuing Education for license renewal
  • Valid Insurance License required
  • In-depth knowledge of underwriting principles and market conditions
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving and time management abilities

Responsibilities

  • Manage all client services and relationships independently
  • Oversee large market book of business with a service team
  • Identify new business leads and cross-sell opportunities
  • Act as the primary contact for clients once a lead is received
  • Lead representative for an assigned book of business
  • Participate in team selling and RFP processes
  • Prepare and present client renewal analysis
  • Sell renewal and additional lines of coverage to existing clients
  • Promote additional agency services via Producer Service Proposals
  • Analyze client coverages and provide recommendations
  • Negotiate with carriers for favorable benefit and premium terms
  • Respond to client inquiries regarding benefits and claims
  • Review client contracts for accuracy
  • Manage third-party vendor relationships
  • Lead and support dedicated service team
  • Create and pursue new client sales opportunities
  • Ensure compliance with data integrity standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive high-quality employee programs
  • Competitive financial package
  • Continuing education support
  • Opportunity for professional growth
  • Health and wellness programs
Full Job Description
SUMMARY

Acts as an agent of Producer assigned accounts, including servicing and/or solicitation activities. Manages book of business and directs work of service team. Expert in all benefit lines and funding mechanisms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages all client required services and maintains client relationship with no input from Producers;

Manages large market book of business through direction of employees on service team;

Receives and develops new business leads from Producers or identifies and develops cross-sell opportunities;

Acts as direct point of contact for client from time of lead;

Acts as the lead representative to an assigned book-of-business;

Participates in team selling process including finalist interviews and RFP responses;

Prepares and presents to client renewal analysis;

Sells renewal business to existing clients and where applicable, sells additional lines of coverage;

Promotes to clients other services offered by our agency by way of preparing Producer Service Proposals;

Provides analysis and recommendations concerning client's existing coverages;

Selects carriers for solicitation and negotiates with carriers for benefit and premium considerations;

Receives and responds to client inquiries including benefit and claim questions and issues;

Reviews client coverage contracts and amendments for accuracy;

Manages and negotiates third party vendor relationships and contracts on behalf of the client;

Manages dedicated service team;

Serves as technical expert, assisting department members to resolve complex issues;

Creates new client sales opportunities;

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);

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ten (10) or more years related work experience

Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal

Valid Insurance License

Requires in depth knowledge of underwriting principles and market conditions;

SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent problem solving and time management skills

Ability to lead a team and to foster teamwork

Excellent planning, organizational and prioritization skills

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.

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

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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