This role will be required to be onsite 2 days a week in Glastonbury, Connecticut

The Mid-Market Employee Benefits Account Manager is responsible for managing an assigned book of business while developing long-term relationships with clients.

The qualified candidate must have strong knowledge across the spectrum of employer-sponsored health & welfare related plans, including federal and state regulations that impact these plans.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Subject matter expert on Health & Welfare Benefits, vendor/carrier products and services including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntaryManage a personal book of business of approximately $500,000KWorks with the client team to develop project plans and deliver on service goalsPrepare renewals and RFPs, coordinate vendor responses, support negotiations, analyze and spreadsheet proposal results, and develop the client presentationsKeeps informed regarding industry information, new product information, legislation, coverages and technology to continuously improve knowledge and performance.Understand, articulate and implement RS value-added resourcesAccountability for updating client information, in timely manner, within appropriate software (e.g., BenefitPoint, AMS, etc)

Requirements and Qualifications

BA/BS preferred2 - 5+ years of health & welfare experience, meets majority of core practice competency-based skillsClient-facing experience in the employee benefit industry a plusKnowledge of benefits administration, HealthCare Reform, industry trends, carrier products and servicesLife, Accident and Health Insurance License requiredGBA or CEBS Certification a plus

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly sit, hear, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focusThe work environment characteristics described are representative of those employees performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Occasional travel       

Risk Strategies is the 9th largest privately held US brokerage firm offering comprehensive risk management advice, insurance and reinsurance placement for property & casualty, employee benefits, private client services, as well as consulting services and financial & wealth solutions. With more than 30 specialty practices, Risk Strategies serves commercial companies, nonprofits, public entities, and individuals, and has access to all major insurance markets. Risk Strategies has over 100 offices and nearly 5,000 employees across the US and Canada. Our industry recognition includes being named a Best Places to Work in Insurance for the past five years (2018-2022) and on the Inc. 5000 list as one of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies. We are committed to being good stewards for our company, culture, and communities by having a strong focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance issues.

Risk Strategies is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about working at Risk Strategies by visiting our careers page: www.risk-strategies.com/careers.