The Baldwin Group
Client Manager, Employee Benefits - IAS Mid-Atlantic
The Baldwin Group - Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811
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The Baldwin Group is an award-winning entrepreneur-led and inspired insurance brokerage firm delivering expertly crafted Commercial Insurance and Risk Management, Private Insurance and Risk Management, Employee Benefits and Benefit Administration, Asset and Income Protection, and Risk Mitigation strategies to clients wherever their passions and businesses take them throughout the U.S. and abroad. The Baldwin Group has award-winning industry expertise, colleagues, competencies, insurers, and most importantly, a highly differentiated culture that our clients consider an invaluable expansion of their business. The Baldwin Group (NASDAQ: BWIN), takes a holistic and tailored approach to insurance and risk management.
Position Summary:
The Client Manager, Employee Benefits services the employee benefit needs of our clients in a prompt and efficient manner. The Client Manager, Employee Benefits prepares all client presentations, including claim reports and renewal details, as well as preparing client data for marketing efforts to seek alternative coverages and plans. Principal Responsibilities:
Manage client service calendar including new client onboarding, processing and negotiating renewals for all lines of coverage, compliance alerts and updates, 5500 filings, plan documentation (SPDs, SBCs, Wrap Documents, certificates of insurance, policies, etc.), and Open Enrollment preparation and execution. Prepare and present executive summaries for clients, including claim experience, benchmarking, rate renewals and exhibits, plan design alternatives, contribution modeling, and renewal recommendations. Manage all policy activity aspects of assigned accounts Present risks to the insurance marketplace for quoting, as needed Communicate clear expectations to the client regularly, professionally, and proactively. Maintain a priority for accuracy, timeliness and completion when interacting with current and prospective clients, the firm and insurance company partners, demonstrating strong organizational skills with high attention to detail Manage client inquiries and work with insurance partners and/or internal teams to resolve client issues. Conduct effective enrollment meetings, as needed with prepared collateral Review existing programs to determine if additional lines of insurance should be added, and solicit proposals from the marketplace to suit the needs of the client. Cultivate strong relationships with clients and insurance company partners Responsible for knowing the requirements and attributes of all insurance company partners while maintaining in depth knowledge of the company and their website resources Look for opportunities to improve the firm, business segment and processes. Brings issues and discrepancies to appropriate leadership Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
Strong presentation skills, both verbal and written communications Current state License required Bachelor's degree preferred plus 2+ years of related experience Moderate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and PowerPoint and ability to learn any other appropriate insurance company and firm software systems Demonstrates firm's core values, exuding behavior that is aligned with corporate culture IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position description is intended to describe the level of work required of the person performing in the role and is not a contract. The essential responsibilities are outlined; other duties may be assigned as needs arise or as required to support the organization. All requirements may be subject to reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues who need them for medical or religious reasons.
The starting pay is $75,000- $85,000 annually. Salary is negotiable upon time of hire.
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The Baldwin Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate who applies on our career site. Any unsolicited resumes sent to The Baldwin Group, including unsolicited resumes sent via any source from an Agency, will not be considered and are not subject to any fees for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Position Summary:
The Client Manager, Employee Benefits services the employee benefit needs of our clients in a prompt and efficient manner. The Client Manager, Employee Benefits prepares all client presentations, including claim reports and renewal details, as well as preparing client data for marketing efforts to seek alternative coverages and plans. Principal Responsibilities:
Manage client service calendar including new client onboarding, processing and negotiating renewals for all lines of coverage, compliance alerts and updates, 5500 filings, plan documentation (SPDs, SBCs, Wrap Documents, certificates of insurance, policies, etc.), and Open Enrollment preparation and execution. Prepare and present executive summaries for clients, including claim experience, benchmarking, rate renewals and exhibits, plan design alternatives, contribution modeling, and renewal recommendations. Manage all policy activity aspects of assigned accounts Present risks to the insurance marketplace for quoting, as needed Communicate clear expectations to the client regularly, professionally, and proactively. Maintain a priority for accuracy, timeliness and completion when interacting with current and prospective clients, the firm and insurance company partners, demonstrating strong organizational skills with high attention to detail Manage client inquiries and work with insurance partners and/or internal teams to resolve client issues. Conduct effective enrollment meetings, as needed with prepared collateral Review existing programs to determine if additional lines of insurance should be added, and solicit proposals from the marketplace to suit the needs of the client. Cultivate strong relationships with clients and insurance company partners Responsible for knowing the requirements and attributes of all insurance company partners while maintaining in depth knowledge of the company and their website resources Look for opportunities to improve the firm, business segment and processes. Brings issues and discrepancies to appropriate leadership Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
Strong presentation skills, both verbal and written communications Current state License required Bachelor's degree preferred plus 2+ years of related experience Moderate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and PowerPoint and ability to learn any other appropriate insurance company and firm software systems Demonstrates firm's core values, exuding behavior that is aligned with corporate culture IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position description is intended to describe the level of work required of the person performing in the role and is not a contract. The essential responsibilities are outlined; other duties may be assigned as needs arise or as required to support the organization. All requirements may be subject to reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues who need them for medical or religious reasons.
The starting pay is $75,000- $85,000 annually. Salary is negotiable upon time of hire.
#LI-JL1
#LI-HYBRID
Click here for some insight into our culture!
The Baldwin Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate who applies on our career site. Any unsolicited resumes sent to The Baldwin Group, including unsolicited resumes sent via any source from an Agency, will not be considered and are not subject to any fees for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.