Account Manager, Employee Benefits (MMA Midwest)

Job Description

Established as one of the premier insurance agencies in the USA, Marsh & McLennan Agency (MMA) is meeting the needs of mid-d businesses across the country. MMA's services are targeted to customers who seek professional advice and have complex needs, limited resources and desire to work with professionals that have experience, resources and expertise relevant to their industry.
MMA provides global risk management, risk consulting, insurance brokerage, alternative risk financing, and program management services for businesses, public entities, associations, professional services organizations, and private clients (high net worth). We offer specialized solutions and services covering a wide spectrum of business needs and exposures. Our goal is to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
The Account Manager is at the center of ensuring the successful delivery of exceptional service to our clients. Working with the Producer and/or Account Executive, he or she plans, executes, and tracks a customized service plan for each client. The Account Manager builds effective, personalized working relationships with clients and prospective clients, learning their risk and insurance program needs. He or she engages the full service team and resources as appropriate to create measurable value and efficiencies in our clients businesses. The Account Manager also has an understanding of the marketplace and industry, and uses that expertise in placing coverage and negotiating terms and conditions on behalf of clients. Managing the proposal and renewal processes, the Account Manager supports clients in reviewing coverage and program options and understanding associated details. The Account Manager oversees the accuracy of client information in our agency management system, facilitating a collaborative service experience and empowering our client portal.Responsibilities
EXECUTION OF CLIENT SERVICE

• Works with Producer and/or Account Executives, service team, and other internal departments to plan, execute, and track customized service strategy for each client, designed to create measurable value and efficiencies in their businesses
• Manages creation of proposals, providing summary of programs and options, service plan, and other specific deliverables designed to support clients in making decisions about insurance programs
• Builds personalized client relationships through demonstrated ownership of the service plan and multiple channels of communication such as phone, email, and in-person meetings
• Analyzes risk, coverage, program structure and recommends options executes coverage and program changes
• Oversees the accuracy and display of information in client portals consults with and enacts client decisions on access to portal by their staff
• Leverages insurance knowledge and communication skills to explain coverage terms, program options, and other items to clients as needed
• Works with internal departments to ensure cohesiveness and timeliness of service execution, and creates report of service plan execution through commitment report
• Takes an enterprise-wide approach to client service by collaborating with other service teams to create a cohesive client service experience
• Manages time effectively to prioritize workload, client service requests, and service parameters on business processes

MARKET STRATEGY AND NEGOTIATION

• Works with service team to effectively manage and oversee new business and renewal processes by following workflow procedures and best practices
• Creates submission for underwriters, by engaging with clients and prospective clients on their exposures, coverages and program needs, assembling into submission package following best practices
• Communicates with underwriters on submissions and negotiates premium, coverage, and other terms on behalf of clients
• Evaluates coverage, terms, and conditions of quotes received from underwriters compares quote options from multiple carriers and presents coverage comparisons as requested
• Remains current on forms, coverage, insurance carriers, industry trends, and legislation
• Maintains positive working relationships with insurance carriers, attends meetings and events as appropriate, and proactively learns about their products and underwriting approaches

DATA AND PROCESS INTEGRITY

• Consistently follows client service workflows and appropriately engages internal resources such as process support team, procedure manuals and reporting tools to ensure efficiency and accuracy of execution
• Accurately maintains complete client files including the clear documentation of account detail in agency management systems including policy information, activities, attachments, and correspondence
• Achieves desired levels of data completeness and process integrity by consistently meeting activity timelines, quality metrics, and goals

PEER RELATIONSHIPS

• Participates in ongoing scheduled meetings with service team to discuss accounts, renewals, service needs, service platform, etc.
• Trains, guides, and mentors Client Service Representatives and other peers
• Communicates effectively with Client Service Representatives and provides timely and complete information to allow them to establish positive client relationships and efficiently manage their processes and workload
• Develops successful and effective working relationships with Producers, Account Executives, Client Service Representatives, service team members, managers, carriers, and members of other departments

REQUIRED

• Upon hire, Producers License for Life/Health
• 2+ years Account Manager experience within an insurance brokerage, or comparable experience

PREFERRED

• BS/ BA in Business, Insurance or related field
• CPCU, ARM, CEBS, or other professional insurance designation related to discipline
• Experience working with agency management systems
• Proficient skill level in Microsoft Office Suite

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. Marsh & McLennan Agency offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including: health and welfare, tuition assistance, 401K, employee assistance program, domestic partnership benefits, career mobility, volunteer opportunities, and other programs. For more information about our company, please visit us at: http://marshmma.com/careers.
Marsh & McLennan Companies and its Affiliates are EOEMinority/Female/Disability/Vet/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity employers.

Job Details

Employment Types:

Full time

Industry:

Banking / Accounting / Financial Services

Function:

IT , Banking, Insurance & Financial Services , Guards / Security Services

Roles:

Software Engineer / Programmer

Skills:

Proposal Account Management account executives insurance brokerage agency management agency management systems Market Strategy Client Service Employee Benefits quote peer relationships Learning Proposals Negotiating cebs Underwriting Business Processes Negotiation plan execution Microsoft Office Suite

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