Senior Benefits Consultant
Senior Benefits Consultant
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Job Description
The Senior Benefits Consultant will:
Analyze current benefit plans and understand or develop the strategies of the client
Provide clients with recommendations for plan changes and enhancements with rationale and documented impact
Communicate complex benefit concepts in a straightforward and understandable way
Maintain and apply knowledge of healthcare regulations and benefit trends
Use foresight of future legislation and trends to recommend proactive changes to clients
Negotiatebenefit contracts premium schedules and coverages with insurers and applicable vendors/suppliers
Prepare and/or review benefit communications such as benefit booklets newsletters announcements
Present plan details to membership in scheduled member seminars
Present benefit plan options to clients (and their members if applicable)
Maintain knowledge of self-funded benefit rules and calculate reserves and premium allocation rates
Work collaboratively with benefit administrators to ensure smooth plan implementations and administration delivery of benefit services and solutions
Ensure communication with benefit plan administrators to implement rate changes
Represent and advocate for the needs of the client across the organization including vendor partners as needed
Develop and recommend to senior management strategies and activities to support client satisfaction and retention
Maintain positive relations with clients including key decision-makers and administrators including periodically reaching out to see if the client has unmet needs
Manage client expectations and effectively deal with concerns or issues
Develop internal annual client plans to ensure clients are receiving value-added service and that deliverables align with client goals and objectives share annual workplan with client in conjunction with other staff
Prepare and deliver activity and service reports to clients as needed
Account for revenue/profitability for client accounts and projects
Identify creative opportunities for growth within the client block through multi-product selling and providing enhanced value through unique solution generation.
Participate in continuing education to maintain a high level of knowledge of employee benefit legislation administrative issues plan rules claim management and client-specific procedures
Obtain licensing and industry designations when available to enhance the Senior Benefit Consultants credibility in the industry and with clients
Participate in industry conferences seminars order to promote services and keep abreast of industry trends and activities
Represent McAteer and People Corporation in the market and be a successful brand ambassador
Foster and develop positive supplier relations
Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues shared services practice areas etc. across the organization
To be successful as a Senior Benefits Consultant you will need:
A minimum of 5 years in a carrier underwriting position
Strong knowledge of underwriting practices
Superior analytical and mathematical skills strategic planning communication and listening skills
To be a solution and results oriented individual who demonstrates excellent problem solving skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with MS 365 with high proficiency in Excel
To be a strong collaborative team player
Strong attention to detail
All-Star candidates will have:
Experience in a multi-employer environment
LLQP license
CEBS GBA
Fluency in French
McAteer provides third-party advisory and administration services for over 200000 plan members and beneficiaries. We are authorized claims payors for self funded plans and several major insurance companies; we provide administration services to plans that are local provincial and national in scope.
Providing an inclusive accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued respected and supported is something were committed to. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and to creating an environment where every employeehas the opportunity toreach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
