Benefits Coordinator (Onsite)

About the role

The role involves coordinating and managing all aspects of the production and administration of benefit plans, including plan selection, carrier negotiation, and communicating client materials. You will also assist the Marketing Representative in servicing accounts, preparing spreadsheets for client proposals, and performing other administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Compares and analyzes carrier information to select appropriate benefit packages and inputs price data into spreadsheets for presentations to clients;
• Negotiates best pricing and plan selection with carriers as assigned;
• Requests proposals for various products from prospective and existing clients;
• Interacts with insurance carriers and clients to assist in resolving claims disputes and other problem issues and to answer questions regarding billing, products, and services;
• Counsels on-site group enrollment meetings;
• Covers contracts on existing accounts by contacting accounts to verify the status of the group, coverage, and changes; and determines if renewal rates warrant putting out to bid;
• Enrolls voluntary insurance cases requiring one-on-one interviews with each eligible employee;
• Visits clients for on-site service consultation;
• Researches new products for the benefit of clients and for potential clients and makes recommendations to Division Manager;
• Aids in marketing programs for various insurance products;
• Attends seminars and continuing education courses to stay current on new laws and regulations at state and national levels;
• Provides assistance and technical guidance to the Marketing Assistant.

Requirements

• High School or equivalency;
• Some college works in Business, insurance, marketing or related fields preferred;
• Group I L&H Insurance License;
• Minimum three (3) years in Employee benefits, insurance agency, group insurance administration sales, marketing or equivalent experience;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Proficient skills in personal computers to include Internet navigations, MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
• Strong multi-tasking and team-building skills;
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate personal initiative and self-motivation;
• Able to type 45 wpm with accuracy;
• Able to lift 10-20 lbs. of files, manuals, or boxes;
• Able to stoop, kneel, and/or sit for long periods of time;
• Able to travel to current customers and to attend continuing education classes and seminars;
• Able to operate basic office equipment to include operating a calculator, copy machine, and fax.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalency;
• Some college works in Business, insurance, marketing or related fields preferred;
• Group I L&H Insurance License;
• Minimum three (3) years in Employee benefits, insurance agency, group insurance administration sales, marketing or equivalent experience;

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills;
• Leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Proficient computer skills (Internet navigation, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• Multi-tasking and team-building skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Personal initiative and self-motivation;
• Ability to type 45 wpm with accuracy;
• Ability to lift 10-20 lbs. of files, manuals, or boxes;
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and/or sit for long periods of time;
• Ability to travel to current customers and to attend continuing education classes and seminars;
• Basic office equipment operation (calculator, copy machine, fax).

Benefits

• Competitive overall compensation package;
• Work/Life balance;
• Employee engagement activities and recognition awards;
• Years of Service awards;
• Career enhancement and growth opportunities;
• Led by Academy and Mentor Program;
• Continuing education and career certifications;
• Variety of healthcare coverage options;
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans;
• Lucrative Wellness Program.

Pay

Competitive overall compensation package.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate business needs.

Additional Information

SWBC is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing. Please note, SWBC does not hire tobacco users as allowed by law. To learn more about SWBC, visit our website at www.SWBC.com. If interested, please click the appropriate apply button.