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Senior Account Executive | Employee Benefits

CBIZ
Hartford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
Job Description



Essential Functions And Primary Duties

  • Build and maintain client relationships, meeting specified client retention goals
  • Coordinate and direct assigned client activities within client services team
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of the clients' business and strategic priorities
  • Develop and execute the renewal and/or marketing strategy in accordance with client instructions
  • Manage new client implementation process
  • Execute solid analysis, delivering creative and practical solutions for clients
  • Lead and coordinate the evaluation of marketing results, develop and present recommendations to client
  • Serve as client's valued advisor, building a strategic, and personal relationship with key client decision makers
  • Negotiate renewal action with carriers based on client needs
  • Educate clients on applicable legislation and market trends
  • Closely monitor clients; provide innovative industry solutions in line with clients' business needs and goals
  • Participate in RFP process and finalist presentations
  • Identify and propose additional services to existing clients
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Life, Accident, and Health Insurance License



Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Over 6 years of experience managing multiple clients of increasing complexity in the insurance industry
  • Must maintain current required licenses and certifications relevant to field of expertise
  • Technical knowledge relative to industry and incorporating contract provisions, renewal and claims processing, plan knowledge, and carrier funding
  • Expertise in managing clients with alternative funding arrangements
  • Proficient use of applicable technology
  • Expert knowledge of state and federal legislation
  • Sets priorities and manages work flow to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate deliverables
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
  • Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Must be able to travel based on client and business needs

About Us

CBIZ Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 22 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.

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