Benefits Account Manager

Description:Operates in concert with assigned producers as the manager of an assigned book of group employee benefits (medical, dental, etc.) business. Responsible for marketing, servicing, retention and growth of their assigned book underwritten by Wausau Signature Agency markets to meet the needs of the clients and maximize income opportunities. Guides other members of their team to meet and exceed service standards, retention targets, cross-selling goals and HIPAA compliance.Qualifications:Education/Experience Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent business background along with a minimum of 5 years' experience managing various Employee Benefits lines of business within the agency system. Significant prior work experience in an agency setting is strongly desired. Fully licensed in accident and health insurance. Professional designation, such as CPCU is desirable. Knowledge and Skills Excellent written and oral communications skills. Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels, both within and outside the organization to work with policyholders and company service personnel. Moreover, individual has evidenced strong negotiation skills and a high level of persistency and consistency in meeting deadlines. Evidence, through previous experience, of very effective problem solving skills, with ability to exercise considerable independent judgment in examining all aspects of an issue, exploring various alternatives, and creating innovative solutions. Ability to work in an environment of constant product and market changes. Maintains technical proficiency through ongoing awareness of industry changes. Some knowledge of agency accounting procedures and basic errors and omissions procedures is strongly desired. Demonstrates effective organizational and prioritization skills in the handling of an extensive and diverse volume of Employee Benefits accounts. Job Requirements/Working Conditions Ability and willingness to travel to market locations or to policyholders, with or without the producer.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceWe recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following: 401K and retirement plan, Accidental death & dismemberment insurance, Credit Union membership, Dental coverage, Dependent life insurance, Disability insurance, Discounts on automobile and homeowner?s insurance, Employee life insurance, Long-term care insurance, Medical coverage, Paid time-off, Pay-for-Performance, Reimbursement accounts, Tuition reimbursement, Vision care coverage, and Work/Life resources.Job Location: Appleton, WIJob Number: 36750BRCompany URL: http://www.wausau.comCompany Profile:About Liberty Mutual Group Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group is a diversified global insurer and sixth largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2006 direct written premium. The Company also ranks 95th on the Fortune 500 list of largest corporations in the U.S. based on 2006 revenue. As of December 31, 2007, Liberty Mutual Group had $94.7 billion in consolidated assets, $82.3 billion in consolidated liabilities, and $25.9 billion in annual consolidated revenue. Liberty Mutual Group offers a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, workers compensation, commercial multiple peril, commercial automobile, general liability, global specialty, group disability, assumed reinsurance, fire and surety.Liberty Mutual Group (www.libertymutual.com) employs over 40,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world.