Employee Benefits Account Manager

Foundation Risk Partners , one of the fastest growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the US, is adding a Benefits Account Manager to their George Petersen Insurance  team in Eureka, CA .  Job Summary: This position  is responsible for  providing prompt,  accurate  and courteous service to clients,  producers  and company personnel. The Account Manager serves as the direct link between the company and its clients, servicing existing claim/benefit inquiries and resolving day-to-day client needs.   Essential Functions: Assist clients with day-to-day questions that arise with regard to employee benefit program   Promptly identify and resolve claim/billing issues, working with the insured and the insurance carrier   Act as the liaison to internal service departments within the benefits division, including Flexible Spending Accounts and COBRA   Promptly respond to all client inquiries, including any Open Enrollment, Affordable Care Act (ACA), compliance and legislative questions   Assist callers with questions regarding compliance and legislation   Assist in all areas of the enrollment process, including eligibility, qualifying events, terminations and plan design clarification   Grow and develop talents and insurance knowledge to highest level possible   Provide, with a positive attitude, a high level of support in obtaining, maintaining, expanding and servicing accounts   Participate in seminars and classes for skill and knowledge development   Prioritize workload and/or request assistance as required   Keep producers fully informed of all important activities on their accounts   Conduct open enrollment and educational meetings for employees   Competencies & Qualifications:  Proven  proficiency  in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook,  PowerPoint  and Publisher). Good listening, written and verbal skills  and attention to detail. Life and Health license is required .   Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred. One to two years employee group benefit experience, knowledge of benefit enrollment systems and marketplace/exchange systems preferred. This range represents the estimated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to performance, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of FRP's total compensation package for employees. Pay Transparency Range $60,000 — $70,000 USD Disclaimer: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): FRP provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law. Benefits: FRP offers a comprehensive range of health-related benefit options including medical, vision, and dental. We offer a 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, STD, LTD and a generous PTO policy starting at 18 days per year plus 10 paid holidays & 2 floating holidays!