Senior Account Manager, Employee Benefits

at  Lawrie Insurance Group Inc

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• LLQP (Life License Qualification Program) is an asset
• GBA (Group Benefits Associate) or CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) designation is an asset
• Post secondary education
• 5+ years in the group insurance industry specifically in employee benefits, including Underwriting, Sales & Service working on mid to large size companies
• Strong knowledge of group benefits policy contracts and language
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including business writing skills
• Strong listening and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail including strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize/manage workload under pressure with tight deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously but also able to collaborate well with a team
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)

• Maintain and service existing employee benefit clients to ensure benefit plans run smoothly
• Maintain strong client retention
• Generate and identify revenue growth opportunities
• Prepare for and participate in employee presentations, meetings, and industry events
• Provide information, advice and advocacy for clients to ensure their benefit plan meets the strategic objectives of their organization and provides maximum value to employees
• Establish and maintain company relationships consistent with our values
• Stay ahead of industry, market and legislative trends that impact health and welfare plan design, delivery and compliance