Benefits Communication Specialist

Company: Marsh and McLennan
Location: Clearwater
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

BENEFIT COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST In early 2019, Bouchard Insurance joined Marsh & McLennan Agency (MMA), a subsidiary of Marsh LLC, the world's leading insurance broker and risk management advisor. Now known as Bouchard Insurance, A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, the partnership enabled us to retain our leadership, service model and culture while adding the support and resources of MMA. Bouchard Insurance is consistently recognized as a best place to work and a leader in the development of the next generation of insurance professionals. We are proud to be a learning organization which empowers employees to teach and be taught. As a result, we have the best insurance professionals in the business. The Benefit Communication Specialist is responsible for managing the open enrollment process for assigned client base and acting as a point of contact for worksite and voluntary products. This position provides service in support of the producer's sales duties and builds relationship with the producer's clients. Responsibilities also include soliciting additional sales from various account rounding. The Benefit Communication Specialist carries the agency's reputation and professional manner of conducting business into dealings with clients, agency personnel and companies represented. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BENEFIT COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST:

• Assist producer and service team in open enrollment activities. The Benefit Communication Specialist is responsible for the management of the open enrollment activities and is the designated plan expert for health plans
• Makes recommendations to the producer and service team for open enrollment improvements
• Establish and maintain relationships with both client and service teams to assure the client situations are understood by the agency
• Develop and give explanation of coverage lines offered to existing accounts focusing on voluntary and worksite product sales
• Conduct both client and individual meetings as needed
• Work with graphics design team to create annual employee facing benefits guide for each open enrollment
• Educate employees on how to use their benefit plans effectively
• Maintain a current level of knowledge on forms and coverage changes through bulletins and circulars
• Participate in seminars and classes for skill and knowledge development.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and insurance marketplace changes to help maintain a competitive status for the agency within the industry. Specifically to understand both Health Care Reform and wellness management
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
  • Current Florida 2-15 License or willingness to obtain
  • College degree desirable; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • technical insurance knowledge and industry experience
  • Career development includes obtaining professional insurance designation(s)
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills necessary for clients, carriers and prospects
  • Responsive and self-motivated team member who proactively assists all members of the team
  • Ability to maintain a professional manner at all times WHY YOU'LL LOVE MMA - BOUCHARD REGION:Marsh McLennan Agency-Bouchard Region encourages all its colleagues to pursue dreams without limits. We promote curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking and take risks on new ideas. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams. We further believe a business culture that supports a healthy, safe work environment does so by offering the right benefits, programs, policies and opportunities to keep colleagues engaged and productive including: health and welfare, 401K, employee assistance program, volunteer opportunities, and other programs. Our organization is no exception. Marsh McLennan and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers. At Marsh McLennan Agency-Bouchard Region, your future is limitless. For more information about our company, please visit us at:

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