Employee Benefits Account Manager - job 1 of 2

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Brown & Brown is seeking an Employee Benefits Account Manager to join our growing team in Carmel, IN. 

The Employee Benefits Account Manager manages the daily service needs of an assigned book of business, resolving coverage and claims issues, supporting enrollments, and processing policy changes. The role builds strong relationships with clients and carriers, educates employees on benefits and compliance requirements, and supports renewal activities by gathering data and preparing key documents. It also contributes to account growth through referrals and works collaboratively with internal teams while maintaining high service and professionalism standards.

How You Will Contribute: 

• Responsible for the day-to-day account management of an assigned book of business, including but not limited to responding to coverage questions; researching and resolving claims issues, enrollment and ID cards problems; processing policies and changes; providing coverage comparisons, premium breakdowns and claims runs; etc.

• Build courteous and successful relationships with clients, vendors and carriers to improve client retention.

• Establish, cultivate and manage customer relations with client membership.

• Educate clients’ members on benefits programs, legislation, and regulatory requirements.

• Provide documentation and guidance to client employees regarding group medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and FSA programs, COBRA, Healthcare Reform, Federal and NJ State Mandates, and other related employee benefit topics.

• Assist in the renewal process for health and life insurance lines of coverage for all assigned clients including ordering claims history, obtaining updated information (census data, carrier invoice, etc.)

• Assist in the review of internal compliance and client disclosure requirements, summary plan documents (SPD's) and employee communications to ensure alignment with client expectations and legal requirements.

• Document renewal, sales, and insurance operations compliance documents into the sales management database.

• Visit clients to address service issues, or present benefits material to employees during Open Enrollment meetings, as needed.

• Assist in growing the assigned book of business through account rounding and referrals.

• Support marketing and sales teams as needed.

• Follow agency guidelines, policies and procedures.

• Promote teamwork, support, knowledge sharing and a positive attitude in the department and office.

• Promote a commitment to achieve or exceed internal and external performance standards.

• Participate in training opportunities to remain current on industry information, new product development, legislation, coverages, and technology including professional development and continuing education required for valid licensing.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Insurance Producer license in good standing (Life, Health and Accident, and other authorities in states needed to service the assigned book of business). Required within 90 days of hire.

Skills & Experience to Be Successful:

• Knowledge of employee benefit insurance coverages and contracts.

• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Windows environment, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher.  Able to create, edit, and merge letters, spreadsheets, labels, etc.

• Proficient knowledge of office equipment use (including but not limited to copy machines, printers, faxes, binding machines, etc.)

• 2+ years’ experience in the insurance industry, human resources or a related field.

• College Degree in a business-related field. (Preferred)

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance  
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement 
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more. 

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

The Power To Be Yourself  

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.