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Senior Client Manager (Employee Benefits)
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ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
- Supports and demonstrates IMA’s core values
- Values and understands the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates
Client service
- Maintains regular, professional contact to create and foster relationships with client representatives
- Researches and resolves issues and requests in a timely manner, including issues requiring direct interactions
- Answers questions related to benefits program
- Conducts reviews and works to provide guidance on compliance related matters
Client meetings
- Assists in and prepares materials and collateral for meetings and discussions
- Actively participates in discussions
- Records and reports meeting discussion and action items
- Carrier and vendor management
- Oversees new vendor/carrier implementations
- Reviews carrier, vendor, and plan documents and contracts
- Maintains regular contact with carrier and vendor representatives to ensure client advocacy and that issues are being resolved in a timely manner
Communication and education
- Works with clients to develop short and long-term employee communication objectives
- Creates member facing collateral pieces to promote and clarify benefit program features
- Leads in person, virtual, and telephonic sessions to provide information and plan details to participants
- Uses regular interactions to update clients on carrier and vendor partner features and services
Internal partnerships
- Actively participates and contributes to client service team operations
- Effectively communicates client updates to appropriate team members
- Assists with other team duties as needed – i.e., position vacancy, cover personal time off, etc.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS include but are not limited to:
- Attains and maintains state life and health license in accordance with IMA standards
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent job experience
- 4 or more years of relevant experience
- Intermediate MS office skills (specifically PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel)
- Ability to learn and work in agency/client management systems and other related software and technology platforms
- Ability to work independently
- Intermediate interpersonal communication skills – written and oral – with the ability to articulate ideas and information in a clear and concise manner
- Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving
- Ability to present information in a group setting (in person and virtually)
- Intermediate organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects with variable deadlines
- Possesses high degree of diplomacy and tact while maintaining confidentially
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Compensation & Benefits
Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:
Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Well-Being Stipend, Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.
Why Join IMA?
We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first
What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.
We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team
We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.
We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry
- 2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance
- 2023 Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces
- 2023 Denver Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places
- 2021-2023 Inc. 5000’s List of Fastest Growing Companies
- 2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
- 2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places
- 2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal’s Washington’s Best Workplaces
- 2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category
- 2021 Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce’s Best Workplaces in Alaska
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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Financial Consultant - Employee Benefits
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ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
- Supports and demonstrates IMA’s core values
- Values and understands the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates
- Interacts professionally and timely with internal and external clients via email, phone and in-person
- Financial Strategy
- Leads complex technical work and strategic financial consulting regarding employee benefit plans
- Communicates technical analysis to clients regarding cost projections, savings opportunities, and proper risk management
- Drives local process improvements and supports innovation
- Marketing/RFPs
- Prepares and manages RFP for all self-funded TPA and stop loss submissions to market with Client Executive direction
- Collects, manages, and reviews proposals on self-funded TPA and stop loss marketing events
- Updates marketing results into spreadsheet ensuring accuracy to be used internally and in client presentation
- Renewals
- Initiates review of fully insured medical, and self-funded TPA and stop loss renewals, including plans, cost, contributions and contract terms
- Leads recommendations to client regarding renewal analysis
- Utilizes actuarial models to assess changes to risk and plan structure
- Partnership & Negotiation
- Negotiates with carriers based on client’s targeted goals
- Maintains ongoing relationships with carrier and vendor partners
- Underwriting & Analysis
- Provides analysis for benchmarking, contribution, disruption, network, stop loss deductible and GeoAccess analysis
- Provides and communicates underwriting cost projections for self-funded medical/Rx, dental, and vision products.
- Develops and communicates self-funded IBNP analysis to client
- Assesses proper risk and funding structures such as fully insured vs. self-funded analysis, and presents findings to client to align with client goals
- Reporting
- With minimal guidance, analyzes data for inconsistencies and trends
- Provides a written and oral summary of findings to Client Executive, and directs strategic considerations for managing cost
- Builds and customizes reports to fit client needs
- Presentation
- Prepares client presentations and presents in front of client with as part of team with Client Executive, Client Manager, and various subject matter experts.
- Training & Mentorship
- Provides mentorship to analysts and performs technical review of work
- Serves as a subject matter expert for specific financial strategy functions, and leads local process improvements
- Serves as experienced peer reviewer, ensuring standards of practice and work quality standards are met
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS include but are not limited to:
- 6+ years of similar or related experience
- Prefer college graduate, 4-year degree or equivalent experience
- Proficiency with MS Office Suites
- Attains Life and Health license & maintains through continuing education requirements
- Limited travel required (less than 25%)
- Understands concepts of underwriting and actuarial computations
- Analyzes and interprets data
- Effectively manages multiple projects while meeting timelines
- Ability to be firm and persuasive when needed, while maintaining good relationships
- Handles confidential information with tact and discretion
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Compensation & Benefits
Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:
Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Well-Being Stipend, Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.
Why Join IMA?
We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first
What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.
We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team
We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.
We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry
- 2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance
- 2023 Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces
- 2023 Denver Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places
- 2021-2023 Inc. 5000’s List of Fastest Growing Companies
- 2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
- 2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places
- 2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal’s Washington’s Best Workplaces
- 2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category
- 2021 Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce’s Best Workplaces in Alaska
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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Senior Commercial Account Manager
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What You'll Do
- Retain current clients.
- Analyze client contracts for insurance purposes and negotiate with underwriters, as needed, communicating findings to other Account Team members, as well as client.
- Oversee preparation of certificates, as needed, and in accordance with policy terms and limitations. Negotiate additional coverages as required and requested by client.
- Manage client service work product ensuring compliance of internal standards and procedures.
- Review all expiring policies with Account Management Team and obtain the updated renewal information from the client, consulting with the Marketing Department, as needed.
- Prepare and present specifications to underwriters, negotiate for breadth of coverage and competitive pricing. Refer unacceptable results to Account Executive promptly.
- Prepare accurate proposals.
- Place coverage, oversee invoicing, and document to client.
- Assist in account reconciliations, as requested or as needed.
- Develop and maintain business relationships which will have a high level of integrity, trust, honesty, and creativity.
- Conduct business with a positive demeanor, demonstrating professionalism in our commitment to service.
- Communicate with the Account Management Team regarding any potential change, problem, or concern by client or underwriters.
- Prepare various displays or other documentation, as requested by the Account Executive or client.
- Adhere to all IMA policies and procedures including active participation in IMA’s commitment to quality management and control.
- Complete projects upon management’s request.
- Work with other Account Team members to ensure client needs are met.
- Proactively assist all Team members in their career development, as well as be available to help all others in their development including effective mentorship.
- Act as a mentor in the development of other client service staff, taking on the responsibility of training, when requested.
- Assist Account Executives and Producers with Policy Onboarding, Review and oversee the Broker of Record Process.
- Additional projects as requested by management.
You Should Have
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer literacy and demonstrated ability.
- Math aptitude.
- State of residency Producer’s license
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years insurance experience
- Working towards industry-approved designation
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Compensation & Benefits
Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:
Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Well-Being Stipend, Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.
Why Join IMA?
We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first
What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.
We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team
We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.
We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry
- 2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance
- 2023 Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces
- 2023 Denver Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places
- 2021-2023 Inc. 5000’s List of Fastest Growing Companies
- 2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
- 2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places
- 2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal’s Washington’s Best Workplaces
- 2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category
- 2021 Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce’s Best Workplaces in Alaska
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Ready to apply?
Apply to IMA Financial Group
Senior Account Manager Benefits
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ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
- Supports and demonstrates IMA’s core values
- Values and understands the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates
Client service
- Maintains regular, professional contact to create and foster relationships with client representatives
- Researches and resolves issues and requests in a timely manner, including issues requiring direct interactions
- Answers questions related to benefits program
- Conducts reviews and works to provide guidance on compliance related matters
Client meetings
- Assists in and prepares materials and collateral for meetings and discussions
- Actively participates in discussions
- Records and reports meeting discussion and action items
- Carrier and vendor management
- Oversees new vendor/carrier implementations
- Reviews carrier, vendor, and plan documents and contracts
- Maintains regular contact with carrier and vendor representatives to ensure client advocacy and that issues are being resolved in a timely manner
Communication and education
- Works with clients to develop short and long-term employee communication objectives
- Creates member facing collateral pieces to promote and clarify benefit program features
- Leads in person, virtual, and telephonic sessions to provide information and plan details to participants
- Uses regular interactions to update clients on carrier and vendor partner features and services
Internal partnerships
- Actively participates and contributes to client service team operations
- Effectively communicates client updates to appropriate team members
- Assists with other team duties as needed – i.e., position vacancy, cover personal time off, etc.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS include but are not limited to:
- Attains and maintains state life and health license in accordance with IMA standards
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent job experience
- 4 or more years of relevant experience
- Intermediate MS office skills (specifically PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel)
- Ability to learn and work in agency/client management systems and other related software and technology platforms
- Ability to work independently
- Intermediate interpersonal communication skills – written and oral – with the ability to articulate ideas and information in a clear and concise manner
- Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving
- Ability to present information in a group setting (in person and virtually)
- Intermediate organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects with variable deadlines
- Possesses high degree of diplomacy and tact while maintaining confidentially
#LI-JS1
Compensation & Benefits
Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:
Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Well-Being Stipend, Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.
Why Join IMA?
We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first
What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.
We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team
We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.
We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry
- 2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance
- 2023 Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces
- 2023 Denver Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places
- 2021-2023 Inc. 5000’s List of Fastest Growing Companies
- 2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
- 2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places
- 2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal’s Washington’s Best Workplaces
- 2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category
- 2021 Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce’s Best Workplaces in Alaska
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Ready to apply?
Apply to IMA Financial Group