Now Hiring - USI Holdings Corporation - Account Manager in Warrendale, PA

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General Description: Responsible for the management of a complex book of business as the day-to-day client contact. Activities include new and renewal marketing, fielding questions, requests and coverage review. Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Manage a complex book of business with various funding methods and increased levels of customization. * Act as the primary contact between clients and carriers. * Provide insurance expertise to clients and act as a knowledge resource for other members of the team. * Manage client renewals and negotiate with carriers on behalf of clients. * Consult and advise clients on renewal options (products and funding) available and alternative carriers. Identify problems, summarize and develop strategic solutions to maintain client satisfaction. * Educate, advise and aid client on all Compliance topics including, but not limited to ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, 5500s and Health Care Reform. * Champion client cross-selling initiatives and develop customer accounts. * Conduct on-site meetings to communicate or administer benefit plans. * Develop alternative strategies, plan modeling and cost reduction opportunities. * * Regular client contact and in-person attendance at client meetings. * Process all policy changes, endorsements and other requests as needed. * service, claims and billing. * Maintain a high degree of accuracy in agency management systems. * Responsible for the marketing and placement of new benefit products. * Prepare client application for review * Determine most appropriate carriers * Analyze and compare carrier quotes and coverage offerings * Make recommendations to clients * Special projects as needed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * 5+ years experience in employee benefits industry or related marketplace. Brokerage environment and bachelor's degree preferred. Accident & Health license is required or ability to obtain within three months from date of hire. * Personable and credible. * Professional and dependable. * Keep informed about industry information, technology and trends. * Detailed understanding of all types of health and ancillary benefit plan designs and claim procedures. * Basic understanding of underwriting and alternate funding arrangements. Including full and partially insured, minimum premium, self-insured, etc. * Experienced in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Strong analytical skills capable of using and interpreting benefit related facts and figures USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time . Job ID: 29972