Account Manager: Employee Benefits Group

Job Category: Account Manager
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Canada

Company Overview

Selectpath offers comprehensive and customized solutions based on your unique needs. We help start your journey on The Right Path by simplifying your life and business, giving you more free time and peace of mind. While our main office is in London, we have another Ontario location in Sarnia and two offices in Atlantic Canada, including Halifax, Nova Scotia and Saint John, New Brunswick. Our Guiding Professional Solutions (GPS) – a 360-degree, holistic approach to managing your people – is the right choice for any business. We work to educate you, facilitate what is necessary, advocate for you, and mitigate risks to ensure you have the right plan or coverage. Benefits & Pension – We have a large team of accredited financial advisors to help you discover the perfect balance between services, prices, and products for your organization. Financial Planning – Whether you’re planning as an individual, family, or business, our experts specialize in many areas of finance and utilize a comprehensive approach. Commercial Insurance – Our insurance options provide strategic protection for your business and personal needs, giving you peace of mind to focus on the things you need to worry about. HR Management – As a team with experienced HR professionals, we provide quick responses and a scalable model, including HR management, consulting, projects, and on-call services. HRIS & Payroll – Through our partnerships with industry leaders, we bring you a user-friendly modular system that enables you to manage all employee information, identify and recruit talent, and create data-rich reports.

About the job

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Employee Benefits Group Account Manager is responsible for the oversight and ongoing management of assigned client accounts. They will primarily work alongside an Advisor as a key member of the client relationship team and focus on ensuring world class client care. This position coordinates with support staff to facilitate the implementation of new or renewing accounts to ensure the highest level of service is met. The Account Manager will identify trends in service issues and develop corrective action plans that will positively improve the client’s ability to manage their benefit plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Relationship Management

  • Communicate effectively and courteously to clients, employees, and carriers regarding benefit plans, renewal information, and plan & vendor options
  • Engage clients to gather information about their insurance needs, discuss existing coverage, and provide customized insurance solutions
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and ensure client satisfaction with every effort to exceed expectations, which may include in person meetings
  • Manage and grow existing book of business and identify cross selling opportunities

Account Management

  • Oversee vendor changes where required including ensuring that materials are prepared and distributed to the client. Receive and process enrolment/application materials with the new vendor and keep the client abreast of timelines to ensure alignment on expectations
  • Provide timely responses to customer calls and resolve problems immediately where possible. Provide status update to client if unable to resolve
  • Research and resolve all queries, claims and billing problems
  • Educate client and plan members about their group’s benefit plans, coverage, copays, coinsurance and /or deductibles
  • Respond to Request for Proposals (RFP); coordinate and assist in presentations alongside Advisor in finalist meetings as it relates to new and existing clients

Internal Collaboration

  • Liaise with Advisor as well as Operations Team to promote quality service delivery and reduce silos
  • Collaborate with internal teams and quarterback action items and changes to improve client service model
  • Attend relevant internal and external continuing education seminars and trainings and stay abreast of industry trends

Reporting & Analytics

  • Market and analyze benefits and rates for all lines of coverage
  • Prepare and produce internal reports on account status and key metrics. Clearly communicate updates and potential concerns to leadership

REQUIREMENTS:

  • At least five years in an account management position/ service position in the health or benefits industry
  • GBA designation required and in pursuit of CEBS
  • Successful completion of the Life License Qualification Program (LLQP)
  • Licensed in Ontario and requirement to be licensed in all other jurisdictions, except Quebec
  • Excellent professional communication and group presentation skills
  • Ability to articulate technical information and complex concepts in simple and effective manner
  • Strong aptitude to successfully and creatively problem solve and negotiate solutions
  • Ability to organize and prioritize is essential
  • Proficient in MS Office overall with specific expertise in Excel; Active and ongoing use of CRM solutions
  • Ability to attend in person client meetings
  • Preference given to candidates proficient in English and French languages

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