Account Executive: Large Group Employer BenefitsSolV Independent Insurance Associates
We are seeking an Account Executive to join our employee benefits brokerage firm, specializing in alternative funding and cost containment strategies. In this role, you will act as the primary agent for assigned accounts, guiding clients through the full lifecycle of benefits programs, including health insurance and self-funded plans. The Account Executive will manage a book of business, oversee client, employee, and carrier relationships, and ensure plan requirements are met. This role will collaborate closely with consulting teams and direct the work of an assigned account management team, while also overseeing any subordinates.
- Manage client, employee, and carrier relationships for assigned accounts
- Develop benefits program strategies for assigned clients and oversee communication materials, implementation plans, success metrics, and reporting resources for multiyear programs
- Oversee the preparation, peer review, distribution, and analysis of regular reporting such as loss ratio, high-cost claimants, IBNR, and analysis of annual benchmarking studies
- Review and analyze claims, loss ratios, high-cost claimants, benchmarking studies, and analytics reporting
- Lead RFP process including strategy review, proposal analysis, and carrier negotiations
- Provide underwriting services and renewal analyses for self-funded plans
- Oversee plan decisions, confirmations, and new carrier implementations
- Maintain knowledge of and oversee the completion of all client compliance requirements
- Act as strategic partner for clients and collaborate with consulting teams on renewal strategies
- Conduct regular service meetings with clients and communicate deliverable timing expectations, financial ramifications, and regulatory compliance
- Analyze financial data and reporting regarding the financial and budgetary restrictions and conditions of applicable benefit programs
- Guide and support assigned service team members through regular meetings and task delegation
Industry experience in employee benefits account management
Strong communication and listening skills with grace, humility, and respect
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with sincerity and intentionality
Driven to achieve personal and professional goals in order to increase knowledge, experience, responsibility, and impact
Collaborative and respectful team contributor who encourages other perspectives and ideas
High integrity, accountability, positivity, and confidentiality in all work
Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability
Solid understanding of role responsibilities and ability to maintain knowledge and skills
Excellent organizational habits and time management
Critical thinker with effective problem-solving skills
Expert level use of MS Excel, in depth familiarity with formulas and extensive use of pivot tables
- Experience with Self-Funded Medical plans
- Microsoft Excel•Excellent - Strong
- California Department of Insurance Life & Health License (or state of residence if outside CA)
- Employee benefits consulting account management•4 - 7 years
- Health insurance industry background or knowledge of group products
- Experience with self-funded groups from 1,000-10,000 employees
- Bachelor's Degree
- Employee Benefits related designations (CEBS, PHR, etc.)
OUR MISSION:
- Our Clients: SolV empowers employers and their employees to maximize their employee benefits budget with integrity, education, and compassion.
- Our Employees: SolV empowers our employees to lead balanced and joyful lives by investing in their growth and lifting their spirits.
- Our Partners: SolV empowers our vendor partners to forge long-standing relationships through transparency and collaboration.
OUR VALUES:
- Honesty – We will act with honesty and integrity.
- Independence – We will remain independent and live within our means.
- Positivity – We will avoid gossip, make things better, help & encourage, and leave negativity out. Change what we do not like and put others above ourselves. Do no harm.
- Mistakes – We will make mistakes, grow from them, and show grace when others make mistakes. It is okay to admit you made a mistake.
- Support – We will have each other’s backs. SolV has yours. Do not throw others under the bus.
- Health – We will make our mental and physical health a priority.
- Ownership – This is our company. Work collaboratively, stay fun. Do everything with excellence. Under-promise, over-deliver. Be efficient.
- Employees First – Shareholders last. Happy employees = happy clients.
Competitive salary up to 200k for the right candidate including salary + commission
Medical, dental, and vision with generous ER contributions
20 holidays per year
15 days PTO per year