Healthcare Strategist

About Us

At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in empowering our clients by protecting businesses and individuals in our local communities. We help businesses evaluate their risks and develop tailored solutions. As a global firm, we offer employees resources in technology and industry expertise while maintaining the local flavor of our offices. Our structure enables teams to preserve their unique, regional culture.

HUB is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits brokers, providing property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment, and wealth management products and services. With over 21,000 employees in over 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially through industry-leading mergers and acquisitions.

About the Role

The Employee Benefits Strategist is responsible for delivering a client experience designed to make clients more successful in their strategy, more knowledgeable about their people, and more comfortable with their decisions. You will augment our production force by sharing the HUB Value Proposition to deliver quality employee experiences for prospects and future customers.

You will help clients connect the dots in strategic meetings using our proprietary software platform and your expertise to clarify their current position and preview future opportunities. Reporting to the HUB Employee Benefits Practice Leader, this role is ideal for a passionate employee benefits expert with strong communication skills. You will bridge technical information and actionable execution steps for clients, translating data into insights and insights into action.

This role is highly visible within the Employee Benefits operation. In partnership with the EB Sales Leader and EB Practice Leader, you will drive organic growth and retention while collaborating with heads of Specialty Practices to refine messaging and increase client value.

Responsibilities

• Convey the HUB Value Proposition in conversations with prospects.
• Assist teams in crafting narratives around the interrelation of a client’s employees, their behaviors, and underlying costs.
• Drive immersive tools with clients to reveal insights about their plans and align outcomes with their goals.
• Assist producers with closing new business by addressing every HUB specialty.
• Ensure the delivery of the right sales and consulting experience.
• Join large or high-priority cases as a strategic presence.
• Play a key role at finalist meetings as an Employee Benefits Expert.
• Activate and strategically deploy specialty services and experts to win business, secure accounts, and evolve multi-year plans.
• Tackle challenging tasks and position experts and resources to best serve clients.
• Embrace new technology to enhance storytelling for clients and prospects.
• Provide thought leadership on technical aspects of Employee Benefits.
• Assist with best practices for account stewardship.
• Develop long-lasting relationships with client teams and producers to grow and retain business.
• Represent HUB positively in meetings, seminars, trade shows, and networking events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Cultural Expectations

• Determination: Unsatisfied until we are the best. We go the extra mile for clients and colleagues.
• Ownership: Responsible to each other, our clients, and our goals.
• Teamwork: Together we attain greater success.
• Sincerity: Giving and receiving direct and caring communication.

Requirements

• College degree preferred.
• Licensed Life & Health – Michigan.
• 5+ years of Employee Benefits experience.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Microsoft Outlook.

Required Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience. Required Travel: Up to 25%. Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision (PPO, HMO, and HSA).
• Comprehensive Wellness Program.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Life and Disability Plans.
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Time Off.
• Pet Insurance.
• Comprehensive Onboarding Program.
• Continuing Education / Personal Development Programs.
• Flexible Work Arrangements.
• Employee Engagement Events.
• Dress for Your Day Dress-Code.
• Service Awards.