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NFP, an Aon company

(Hybrid) Sr. Benefits Account Executive

NFP, an Aon company, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101

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Who We Are NFP, an Aon company, is a multiple Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance. We are an organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers. We help companies and individuals around the globe address their most significant risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges through custom solutions and a people‑first approach. To learn more, visit https://www.NFP.com.

Summary This is a full‑time position requiring the Senior Account Executive to interact with clients and develop relationships in order to meet clients’ needs. The Senior Account Executive will research, analyze, and evaluate medical, dental, life, disability and other benefit plans and act as a benefit advisor for fully insured and self‑funded clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain communication with Consultants to strategize overall client needs

Conduct pre‑renewal visits and provide benefit and plan design strategy, benchmarking information, and survey material when necessary

Oversee marketing and RFP process until renewal completion

Coordinate with Benefit Analyst to provide necessary documentation and timelines for RFP

Peer‑review spreadsheets and client recommendation write‑ups

Negotiate and ensure proper assignment of client commissions; prepare commission checklists for renewals

Act as liaison between insurance carriers and clients to communicate final plan decisions, rates, and sold commissions

Manage activities of Benefit Coordinator, including post‑enrollment tasks

Conduct regular client meetings with management staff (e.g., HR, CFO, Healthcare Committee) to review service, compliance, education needs or client experience

Conduct employee meetings and prepare communication pieces for open enrollment such as PowerPoint presentations and newsletters

Handle escalated claims and complex compliance issues; coordinate with Client Service Manager to review servicing needs and identify educational opportunities

Review certificates, SPDs, SBCs, contracts, and plan installation materials for accuracy

Build and maintain corporate wellness programs using carrier and third‑party vendors as resources

Keep clients aware of industry trends, events, and all state and federal regulatory updates, explaining legislative guidelines such as COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, Section 125, Medicare Part D, ARRA and Health Care Reform

Consult with clients to ensure they utilize appropriate resources for compliance requirements

Meet with carriers regularly to stay updated on product and benefit plan information

Seek opportunities for cross‑selling and present new NFP initiatives and products (e.g., 401K, P&C, Evolution 1, Vitality, EASE, Worksite, and HR Services)

Ensure all client data is entered into the CRM System

Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance with all client information obtained in the course of work

Knowledge, Skills, and/Or Abilities

Knowledge of benefits administration, health care reform, industry trends, carrier products and services

Ability to work independently and in a team setting

Ability to anticipate and meet client and team needs

Excellent interpersonal skills in communications with both external and internal clients

Demonstration of project management and consulting skills

Effective time management and decision‑making skills

Ability to express ideas clearly in written and oral communications

Strong Microsoft skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Education and/or Experience

Three‑year college or university degree

3+ years of health and welfare consulting experience (preferred)

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration

Valid Ohio Life, Accident and Health License

Ongoing education required

CE requirements

HIPAA certification

NFP and carrier compliance training

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct supervision; the role requires oversight and collaboration with the benefit administration team involved with each client’s book of business

Working Conditions Climate‑controlled open office environment. Travel to client offices and work locations 25% of the time, with additional travel during periods of heavy activity such as fall open enrollment season.

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

What We Offer We’re proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO and paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health and wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others. The base salary range for this position is $45,000 to $130,000. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance‑based incentives.

NFP and You… Better Together! NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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