Employee Benefits Senior Account Manager

About the Role

The EB Senior Account Manager manages complex employee benefit accounts and serves as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients, providing consultative guidance and overseeing service delivery.

What You'll Do

• Manage a complex book of business with multiple funding arrangements and higher levels of plan customization.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and insurance carriers, providing proactive, personalized client support.
• Lead client renewals, including analysis of utilization results and negotiation with carriers on behalf of clients.
• Provide subject-matter expertise in employee benefits and act as a resource to the Account Management team.
• Educate and advise clients on employee benefits compliance matters, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, Form 5500 reporting, and Health Care Reform.
• Lead and attend client meetings, including on-site meetings, to present renewal outcomes, plan recommendations, and benefit administration guidance.
• Cook up and engage technical resources to support complex client needs.
• Develop employee communications for renewals, enrollment, and benefit changes and provide oversight and resolution support for client issues such as contract interpretation and billing.
• Participate in peer review of standard client deliverables to ensure quality and consistency.
• Develop and deliver training content for the Account Management team. Stay current on industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging employee benefits trends.

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in employee benefits or a related marketplace.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior customer service experience preferred.
• Strong, practical understanding of employee benefit plan design, funding arrangements, and compliance requirements.
• Active Life and Disability insurance license or ability to obtain one within 4 months of employment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and internet-based applications.
• Ability to thoughtfully review complex information, exercise sound professional judgement, and develop client-focused solutions.
• Ability to balance multiple demands and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to self-review work for accuracy.

Why USI?

• One of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world.
• One of the most dynamic personal and professional development cultures in the industry.
• Heavy investment in associates through employee reward and recognition programs.
• Unrivaled resources and support, including industry-leading programs, rewards, and recognition.
• Committed to community engagement and environmental sustainability.
• Committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Nationally recognized as a top insurance employer.

Pay

This is a Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave eligible position. 18 days per year.

Schedule

This is a bonus eligible position with a target incentive of 5%.