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What You'll Do
- Lead both long- and short-term strategic consultation and planning efforts for client benefit programs
- Ensure programs and plan design are in alignment with all applicable regulatory requirements
- Utilize intermediate knowledge of actuarial concepts and underwriting practices to analyze claims data and provide applied explanation to the client
- and internal team
- Direct the service teams' work assignments related to project management, claims escalation and resolution, and plan analysis/reporting
- Develop strong carrier and vendor relationships to support and leads negotiation and advocacy during client coverage placement and renewal process, utilizing department peers and/or leadership as necessary
- Coordinate with internal subject matter experts and practice leaders to bring current and emerging markets and products and brings solutions to the table that are aligned with clients' stated goals through a commitment to continuous learning
- Participate in finalist and/or prospect meetings in partnership with production staff, as appropriate
- Participate in the development of prospect requests for proposals (RFPs), providing personnel responses and other information, as requested
- Partner with production staff to ensure compensation received is properly executed
- Availability to serve as a resource for other agency benefits staff throughout the entire benefits division
- Strong commitment to participation in department or agency-wide committees and special projects
- Support and demonstrate IMA's core values
- Value and understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates
You Should Have
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Proven experience as an Account Executive, Lead Consultant, or similar role in the employee benefits brokerage industry for 5+ years required
- Knowledge of self-funded health plans required
- Attain and maintain applicable state Life and Health License in accordance with IMA standards
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite required
- Demonstrate above average business acumen related to strategy execution, interdependencies, and decision consequences
- Experience with managing clients in a self funded captive is preferred
- Demonstrate positive mindset and ability to optimize performance through collaboration
- Demonstrate consistent ability to adapt in stressful situations and develop strategies for improvements in organizational effectiveness
- Demonstrate strong ability and commitment to excellence in communication, both written and oral, through active listening, information sharing, and a focus on solutions
The anticipated posting timeline for this opportunity is 05/17/2024-07/01/2024.
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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, Health Club Reimbursement, 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.
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
- 2020-2023Business 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 TopWork 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 TopWork 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-largecategory
- 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.