Account Manager

Houston, TX 77057

Job Number: AP502623112 Pay Rate: $60000 / year

Job Description

ACCOUNT MANAGER 
 
We’re on the hunt for a passionate Account Manager to add to our growing Employee Benefits team! Locally owned has provided insurance solutions to businesses throughout the State of Texas for over fifty years. We consider our employees, the dedicated professionals responsive to the everyday needs of the industry, as our greatest asset. The personnel at Insurepointe strive continuously to provide the insight and technical expertise necessary to maintain a competitive edge for our clientele in today’s insurance market.
 
Responsibilities
The Account Manager coordinates the service of our employee benefits clients and helps implement new clients. This position is client-facing and leverages competencies and advanced knowledge of group employee benefits insurance services, HR administrative functions and plan design to best service clients.
 
-Work with vendor/carriers/providers and/or other external partner, as appropriate, to resolve claims and other benefits-related issues
-Remain current on forms, coverage insurance carriers, industry trends and legislation
-Consistently follow client service workflows (service calendar timelines) and appropriately engage internal resources
-Responsible for assisting and managing communications (e.g., guidance on benefit program features, plans, enrollment, rules, and eligibility) to employees and management
-Monitors ongoing administration, including the setup of new accounts, funding of contributions, and compliance with applicable ACA rules
-Understand and execute company’s Standard Operating Procedures and reporting tools to ensure efficiency and accuracy of execution
-Manages audits, required filings and other compliance related initiatives, as required
-Identify needs, assist in the development of and maintain communication systems to promote understanding of benefit programs and practices for management, employees, and HR staff
-Implement the execution of the annual Renewal/Open Enrollment process
-Assist in client employee education/enrollment meetings whether virtual or in-person
-Attend industry meetings and events as appropriate and proactively learn about products and underwriting approaches
 
Qualifications
-Undergraduate college degree preferred; or experience equivalent considered
-Texas Life & Health Insurance License – required
-Insurance carrier, benefits administration, and/or insurance brokerage experience preferred (2+ years)
-Basic to advanced knowledge of the following:
Fully-insured and Level-funding health plans
Wellness programs, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability
Regulatory environment of employee benefit plans
Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives with little or no supervision
Computer skills with proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
 
We offer comprehensive benefits to employees, including medical, dental, STD, LTD and life insurance, 401k, paid time off and much more.
 
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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Shane s journey with Nextaff began in 2019, when he established a successful franchise in the Kansas City metro area. His experience as a Nextaff franchise owner provides prospective buyers with a completely transparent view of the Nextaff Franchise Opportunity. Prior to his time at Nextaff, Shane led large sales teams in the Financial Services and Medical Device industries, further developing his expertise in leadership and business management.

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