Employee Benefits Consultant
Portland, OR, United States
Employee Benefits Consultant page is loaded Employee Benefits Consultant Apply remote type Hybrid Working locations Portland, OR, USA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R24_0000000830 Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.
Brown & Brown is looking for a Consultant to join our Employee Benefits team in Portland, Oregon!
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Work with producers on new business opportunities, including attending initial prospect visits and/or finalist presentations, to understand the culture of the group, company details and to establish a working relationship
Work with Account Manager to ensure group is onboarded in a timely, comprehensive manner that meets customer expectations and B&B’s internal policies and procedures
Work with Account Manager, Marketing and Tech teams to provide all customer deliverables (reporting, renewals, benefit guides, marketing strategy, OE materials, contributions strategies, project timelines, technology, and wellness strategies etc.)
Formulate marketing strategy with customer and communicate details to marketing team.
Introduce B&B products or services that further the customer’s benefits goals, grow revenue for B&B and support retention
Coordinate with Marketing/Tech team to establish timelines, deliverables, communicate marketing strategy, required carriers, contribution strategies, plan alternates.
Communicate with Marketing/Finance team around deadlines and go to market
Review all existing plans and accompanying plan documents. Identify gaps in coverage, compliance issues, recommended plan changes or enhancements, etc.
Coordinate compliance review within first 6 months of a customer relationship and ensure B&B meets any resulting commitments
Meet with carrier reps, executives, and underwriters to establish relationships, negotiate renewals, understand new products, attend educational and CPE events etc.
Perform quarterly or semi-annual claims/data reviews, along with annual pre-renewal and renewal meetings
Advise customers on all matters related to their benefits and resolve escalated issues from internal team
Deliver, or coordinate coverage for, open enrollment meetings when necessary and assist in all departments with whatever is needed to meet deadlines you have established
Other duties or special projects may be assigned
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) with ten (10) years of experience in the field of Employee Benefits Administration.
Solid knowledge and understanding of group health and welfare benefit plan coverage, current legislation, rules, laws, and other regulations. Insurance plans, underwriting principals, selection, pricing, rating, and premium calculation
Familiarity with complex benefit issues
Fluent with Microsoft Windows, Office 365, Word, and Excel
Exceptional telephone demeanor
Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Maintain a high level of confidentiality
Acceptable results of a Motor Vehicle Record report at the time of hire and periodically thereafter and maintenance of minimum acceptable insurance coverages are a requirement of this position
WHAT WE OFFER:
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Commission share
Discretionary Time Off
Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.
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