Account Manager - Employee BenefitsIdaho, USA * Montana, USA * Spokane, WA, USA * Washington, USAReq #1446Monday, December 18, 2023At Alliant Insurance Services, we thrive on creating employee benefits solutions built on the idea that health makes growth possible. As top tier professionals dedicated to solving our clients' health and welfare insurance challenges, Alliant team members deliver an unrivaled depth of service, and our unique approach enables us to help clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity. This position is a chance to join a dynamic, expanding company with prospects for individual and career growth.As one of the 10 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide. More information is available at .SUMMARYResponsible for providing customer service and overall service of assigned customers and/or policies, soliciting of new business on existing accounts and support of Producer-led new business efforts.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Fosters and manages overall relationship with clients ensuring retention of executive benefits book of business and high satisfaction;* Reviews client team's illustrations;* Selects markets for solicitation;* Reviews coverage contracts for accuracy of policy provisions;* Meets with clients for pre-renewal strategy, proposal delivery and explanation;* Conducts client meetings and answers questions regarding benefit coverage;* Negotiates with markets for benefits premium concessions;* Ensures that client team handles client benefit inquiries and manages team to effectively service clients; resolves escalated service issues;* Manages new carrier and plan implementations for book of business;* Ensures team prepares reports and reviews for accuracy;* Reacts, processes, and follows up on new business;* Meets with clients as needed or directed by Producer;* Acts as a liaison between local office and corporate departments such as Accounting, IT and Facilities to ensure effective and efficient operations of the office;* Manages office vendor relationships including vendor account management, procurement, invoice reconciliation and processing, scheduling maintenance requests and serving as main point of contact for vendors while on-site;* Schedules and coordinates all in-house licensing and CE courses;* Collection of fees, reconciliation and resolution of any outstanding balances within 60 days of invoicing date;* Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);* Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION / EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceSix (6) or more years of related work experienceValid insurance licenseMust continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewalEncouraged to complete Career Path requirements as communicated by supervisorSKILLSExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work within a team and to foster teamworkExcellent customer service skills, including telephone and listening skillsGood leadership, problem solving and time management skillsAbility to prioritize work for multiple projects and deadlinesProficient in Microsoft Office Suite#LI-LM1We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.For immediate consideration for this position, pl