One of Chicago’s largest privately owned insurance agencies, located on N. Michigan Avenue, seeks an experienced Account Manager on our dynamic Benefits team.

Job Requirements:
Applicants must have a minimum of 3-5 years of directly relevant experience working with clients on employee health benefits including fully insured, self-funded or minimum premium plans. Must have a strong knowledge of marketplace and familiarity with clients in the middle to larger markets. Employment history must demonstrate consistent job performance and the ability to juggle a multitude of responsibilities, highly detailed, while working in a demanding team environment. Experience should include prior project management experience in RFP processes, and benefit implementations. Strong financial modeling skills a must, as well as superior written and verbal communication skills; including ability to make formal presentations to clients. Must be licensed and be available for some overnight travel. Proficient in Word and Excel; skilled in Power Point a plus. College degree and/or professional Benefits designations highly desired.  

Responsibilities include:
As an instrumental part of the Benefits team, Account Manager will be heavily involved with client and potential Benefits’ client issues. Will analyze and evaluate member utilization patterns and prepare monthly experience reports and quarterly claims studies. In collaboration with Account Executive, will prepare presentations and meet with clients for pre-renewal and renewal meetings and participate in vendor selection and specifications. Will assess risk and make proactive financial recommendations. Account Manager will develop and analyze RFPs; trouble-shoot claims issues, review SPDS and other contracts/booklets for accuracy; provide assistance with compliance-related issues. Manager will strategize and coordinate benefits implementation and create communication strategies for clients.

For full consideration candidates must provide cover letter and salary history, along with resume, to  careers@jmbins.com with BAM6-2011 in subject line. Financial assistance for relocation has not been budgeted for this position. No phone calls, please. EOE.