Employee Benefits Specialist
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Job Location:
Jackson, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Build Your Future Here:
Thinking of changing jobs or starting your career at a growing company with an award-winning culture Well you are in the right place. Peoples Insurance Agency LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Peoples Bank and maintains an active partnership with the bank in providing financial services to a broad array of customers. Peoples Bank is one of the largest 150 banks in the United States with 130 full-service bank branches in Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Virginia Washington D.C. and Maryland. We also have Specialty Finance offices in Minnesota Missouri and Vermont. Peoples Bank prides itself as a community bank and dedicates its resources to improving our communities. The Peoples Bank Foundation has donated over $8 million to local organizations since its inception in 2003.We are proud to share national accolades that celebrate Peoples Banks culture and recognize us as a great place to ban and work:
- American Banker Best Banks to Work For inand 2025
- Top Workplaces USA national award inand 2025
- Newsweeks Americas Best Banks 2023 and 2024
- Newsweeks Americas Greatest Workplaces 2024 and 2025
- Forbes Americas Best Banks 2024 and 2025
- Forbes Best-in-State Banksand 2025
At Peoples Insurance Agency we know that there is more to life than work. But we also understand that the quality of the work environment and employee benefits can greatly impact an associates life. Thats why we seek to create a great benefits package for our associates including: 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match employee stock purchase plan various education assistance programs such as student loan and tuition paydown/reimbursement paid vacation and holidays and much more. For full details of our benefits offerings please visit: Purpose:
This position is responsible for quoting writing and issuing new life and employee benefits insurance policies. The role requires an individual to be sales oriented with the ability to provide superior customer service self-generate new business and provide prompt service and response to referrals from our partners at Peoples Bank. Compensation for this position is commission earned on renewal and on new business written.
Job Duties:
- Generates new business through active prospecting and community involvement.
- Respond to referrals from banking and investment partners.
- Provide each client/prospect with a complete review of their risks and coverage desired.
- Present proposals/follows up with prospects.
- Completes all applications for placement of coverage with insurers.
- Manages renewal policies following company procedures.
- Attends meetings with insurance banking and investment partners as required.
- Responsible for production goals.
- Responsible for front-line underwriting for insurance carriers.
- Will be responsible for special projects as assigned.
Education Job Skills and Qualifications:
- Associates degree or equivalent experience required
- Candidate must be a licensed Life and Health agent who currently has or is pursuing insurance designations such as CIC or other relevant designations for a Life and Health producer.
- Minimum 5 years of insurance experience required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Sales and service experience required
- Must be able to multi task and manage time effectively
- Proficient knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office products
- Travel required within footprint.
Basis Qualifications:
- Associates degree or equivalent experience required.
- Must be a licensed Life and Health insurance agent.
- Minimum 5 years of insurance experience required.
- Travel required within footprint.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet;
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability contactto ask for an accommodation alternative application process or other inquiries.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Fmla
- HIPAA
- Microsoft Outlook
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Payroll
- Employment & Labor Law
- ADP
- Human Resources
- Phone Etiquette
- Workday
