Responsible for managing customer relationships in the area of health & benefits
Define the scope of the methodology and proposal preparation and consulting contracts.
Project management of clients, guaranteeing delivery on time, within budget and with high quality
Manage H&B vendor renewals and negotiations
Design efficient plan designs and funding arrangements that fit client\xe2\x80\x99s needs
Demonstrate proficient writing, oral presentation skills in client reports, recommendations, and presentations
Provide claims analysis reports , including loss ratio, frequency of the use, member profile, etc.
Provide annual benchmarking comparison relating to H&B clients
Internal system updates relate to benefits matters
Analysis about the advantages and disadvantages of the plan funding model (insured or self-insured); development of performance indicators for monitoring results
Legislative updates: communicate Human Resources team any changes in local laws related to group life insurance, medical and dental benefits; and potential direct and/or indirect impacts on the company\xe2\x80\x99s current benefits programs
The Requirements
Meet requirements of the following including: M5, M9, HI, ComGI
5+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience dealing with the financials of health and group benefit plans, ideally gained in a group benefit consulting/brokerage firm or group health underwriting or actuarial function of an insurance company; additional experience with life/disability plans desired
Proven experience successfully managing projects and producing quality deliverables on time and within budget
Flexibility and proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues; strong client service orientation
Excellent ability to communicate effectively with a strong focus on customer service
Technical proficiency in multiple H&B practice disciplines
Broad understanding of compliance issues related to local legislation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to ask the right questions and seek help where appropriate
Ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely manner
Deep knowledge of national and local H&B vendor marketplaces
Ability to work both independently and on client teams and enjoy a fast-paced environment
Sense of accountability; owning one\xe2\x80\x99s work and taking pride in it
Self starter; interest in continually challenging oneself and willingness to step outside of one\xe2\x80\x99s comfort zone
Interest and ability to think beyond the task at hand and understand how one\xe2\x80\x99s work fit into the broader landscape
Strong analytical and integrative skills including ability to draw conclusions and identify trends from data in a logical, systematic way
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, Word and Powerpoint