Account Manager - Employee Benefits - Chicago, IL (60601)

At Alliant Insurance Services, we thrive on creating employee benefits solutions built on the idea that health makes growth possible.

As top tier professionals dedicated to solving our clients' health and welfare insurance challenges, Alliant team members deliver an unrivaled depth of service, and our unique approach enables us to help clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity.

This position is a chance to join a dynamic, expanding company with prospects for individual and career growth.

As one of the 10 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide.

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SUMMARY Responsible for providing customer service and overall service of assigned customers and/or policies, soliciting of new business on existing accounts and support of Producer-led new business efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supports Producer in developing new business opportunities for existing clients and prospects; Initiates renewal process for existing clients, and discusses and creates renewal strategy with Producer; Analyzes and compares current exposures and develops renewal or new business specifications for marketing; Conducts marketing, negotiates rates, reviews quotes and coverages for competitiveness and accuracy; Reviews and summarizes marketing results and prepares proposals; Finalizes proposals and presentations in coordination with Producer; Binds insurance coverage and prepares binders and/or delegate certificates issuance; Reviews policies for accuracy and review contracts; Prepares summaries and/or schedules of coverage for clients; Reviews client accounting history, responds to accounting inquiries, corrects discrepancies, and contacts client on receivable collections; Participates in the claims process as directed by management, including claim submission, follow-up and overall communication; Provides technical guidance to staff assisting with client needs or procedural issues; Notifies brokers of pertinent information related to client retention; Meets with clients as needed or directed by Producer; Collection of fees, reconciliation and resolution of any outstanding balances within 90 days of invoicing date; Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information); Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Six (6) or more years related work experience Valid Insurance License Must continue to meet Continuing

Education requirements for license renewal SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills Good leadership, problem solving and time management skills Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork #LI-AQ1