Benefits Account Manager job in Brooklyn

Small Group Benefits Consultant will be responsible for providing a broad range of service support to group insurance clients ranging from 50-250 employees. Job Responsibilities will include: o Working directly with clients and their employees. Significant personal interaction via phone, email and in-person. o Addressing claim, billing, enrollment issues and problems involving group life and health programs. o Assisting with implementation of new group programs and transitions to new insurers. o Preparing and delivering renewal proposals o Marketing inforce and proposed coverages and programs. o Interfacing between clients and insurance companies and other benefits vendors. Key Skills and Abilities: o Knowledge of group insurance is critical. Applicable areas include: 􀂃 Group medical and prescription drug 􀂃 Group dental 􀂃 Life insurance 􀂃 Disability insurance 􀂃 Vision o Strong general customer service skills o Strong verbal and written communication skills o Basic understanding of related insurance and benefits products � individual life and disability, 401(k), wellness programs � not required but would be a valuable plus. o Ability to manage clients and basic projects independently. o Ability to recognize problems and client concerns and to work diligently to solve and/or address these effectively. o Knowledge of HealthConnect quote system Job Requirements: o Occasional local travel (NY, NJ) o Salaried position with regular office hours - 9 am to 5 pm; Additional hours required as necessary to effectively service clients. o Background in some aspect of group insurance or related field. o Computer/word processing/spreadsheet skills. Proficiency in Excel and Word. PowerPoint, Publisher and MS Access a plus.