Benefits Account Executives

System Search is currently recruiting for Benefits Account Executives in multiple locations in North Carolina including:

 
• Charlotte
• Greenville

 
Benefits Account Executives interact with clients on a day-to-day basis while developing and maintaining relationships with both client and carrier representatives.
 
Responsibilities of Benefits Account Executives include:

 
• Negotiates terms, conditions, coverage limits and pricing with carriers and wholesalers.
• Acts as the subject matter expert on Health & Welfare Benefits and vendor/carrier products and services.
• Maintains a project plan to ensure client deliverables are provided on time.
• Uses online carrier tools to develop quotations, prepares pre-renewal information and updates client proposal tables.
• Understands and articulates alternative funding strategies.
• Keeps clients apprised of appropriate industry trends and events, including all state and federal regulatory issues
• Maintains relationships with carrier representatives in order to better understand available products and services in the marketplace and recommend them to clients.
• Reviews request for proposals and insurance plan analyses, negotiates with carriers and recommends renewal actions.
• Works with director to develop and execute client strategy plan and defined deliverables.
• Oversees open enrollment process for clients;
• Reviews employee presentations and communication materials.
• Conducts and presents annual client compliance audits.
• Explains legislative guidelines including COBRA, HIPPA, ERISA, Section 125, and Health Care Reform to clients; Keep clients aware of updates on relevant
• Interprets plan rules to ensure compliance with Plan Documents and Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs)

 
Requirements of the Account Executive:

 
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Health and welfare consulting experience preferred
• Current Life, Accident, and Health Insurance License
• GBA or CEBS Certification a plus
• Knowledge of benefits administration, HealthCare Reform, industry trends, carrier products and services
• Ability to work independently and anticipate client and team needs
• Effective time management and decision making skills
• Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills