Lyons Companies is one of the region’s largest independent and privately held risk management and insurance brokerage firms with national resources. Our top priority is serving our clients’ best interests to help them meet their strategic goals.
At Lyons, we’re always on the lookout for the best and brightest talent. If you’re a problem solver, team player and critical thinker who’s passionate about making a difference in clients’ lives and businesses, we want you on our team. You’ll apply your diverse skills and background to drive real solutions for our clients. Lyons values the work/life balance and voice of each employee. This position offers flexibility in addition to a generous compensation and benefits package.
If you are interested in making a positive change in your professional career, review the below specifics and send us your resume for consideration.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the Employee Benefits retention department and manage team members.
- Develop departmental policies, procedures and standards.
- Vet and manage department resources with the Employee Benefits Practice Leader.
- Expand and manage the department’s scope of services with the Employee Benefits Practice Leader.
- Support sales efforts (RFPs, proposal development/presentations, etc.).
- Maintain client and carrier relationships.
- Manage a book of business with a service team.
- Evaluate employee benefit programs. Make recommendations to improve the effectiveness in program design, policies and practices. Participate in and facilitate strategic planning.
- Manage renewal/marketing process with the service team including review of vendor/carrier services, prepare and analyze benchmark data, communicate trends to clients, and develop and communicate recommendations.
- Prepare and facilitate client meetings including agendas, communication materials, coordination of resources, etc.
- Provide claims and financial analysis for clients where data is available.
- Effectively delegate within the service team and provide the final peer review.
- Proactive and continuous education of market trends, compliance and regulations.
- Perform additional responsibilities as needed.
- Work a full-time ‘hybrid’ schedule with 2 to 4 days per week on-site.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Life & Health Insurance license is required.
- A bachelor’s degree is preferred, preferably in a related field of study.
- 10+ years’ experience consulting on employee benefit programs.
- Expertise in medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability and other ancillary benefits is required.
- Experience in employee benefit service for clients up to 1,000 lives is required.
- Knowledge of self-funding, consortiums and captives is preferred.
- Leadership and management experience is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong project management, analytical and consulting skills.
- Attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet projected deadlines.
- Ability to complete continuing education requirements.
- Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures, proactively protecting confidentiality of client and company information.
- Ability to attend company, department and team meetings including industry training sessions.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team and exercise independent judgement.
- Strong time management skills.
TECHNOLOGY
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) experience is required.
- Applied EPIC or other agency management software experience is preferred but not required.
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
The physical capabilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Less than 40% of time: Standing, walking, reaching with upper extremities, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
At least 60% of time: Sitting, use of hands and fingers for technology, speaking and listening.
This position requires the ability to lift at least 10 pounds regularly.
This position has no special vision or hearing requirements.
Lyons Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Lyons Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party vendors.
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