Life, Absence & Disability Consultant
Life, Absence & Disability Consultant
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$ 68500 - 137000
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Job Description
Company:
MercerDescription:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Life Absence and Disability (LAD) team at Mercer. This role will be based in Chicago and it is a hybrid role with a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
As a Life Absence & Disability Consultant you will play a pivotal role in consulting engagements and supporting employers with their absence programs which encompass Long Term Disability (LTD) Short Term Disability (STD) Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) as well as leave and time-off solutions. Your expertise will be essential in negotiating with benefits carriers and vendors to secure optimal plan coverage and administration services tailored to the needs of these employers. If youre passionate about making a difference and driving positive change we want to hear from you!
We will count on you to:
- Work with colleagues on client engagements providing support for comprehensive service delivery strategic planning financial evaluations plan design renewals business placements and benchmarking while effectively interpreting and presenting benchmark data to clients and implementing necessary plan and program changes in alignment with client strategies
- Support lead consultant(s) in managing client accounts and project management through research analysis and evaluation of LAD benefits plans and programs
- Leverage Mercers size and reputation to negotiate highly competitive rates and coverage options from carriers and vendors
- Assist in the development of sophisticated benefit design and renewal strategies while utilizing Mercer tools and solutions to address client issues
- Effectively communicate Mercers position on latest industry trends to clients
- Support financial analysis and review including underwriting data analytics and partnership with actuaries to support funding analysis
- Contribute as a member of the consulting team in developing overall client strategies
What you need to have:
- BA/BS degree
- Minimum 3 years of industry related experience; life absence and disability experience strongly preferred
- Superior analytical and mathematical skills strategic planning communication and listening skills
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize high volume work and handle multiple complex tasks
- Strong client service skills; ability to interface with multiple clients on a daily basis and develop great client relationships
- Ability to work on a team and independently
- Within 90 days from your start date obtain all required state Health and Life insurance licenses
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office Tools (Excel PowerPoint Word)
What makes you stand out
- Natural curiosity and comfortable asking why
- Possess a proactive approach with a sense of urgency and a self-starter mentality
- Ability to draw upon market dynamics trends and knowledge of the customer to provide strategic advice
Why join our team:
- We help you be your best through professional development opportunities interesting work and supportive leaders.
- We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues clients and communities.
- Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
