Client Relations Rep - Group Employee Benefits

Under the supervision of the Customer Service Supervisor, this position provides quality and timely customer service to the clients of National Insurance Services and technical and administrative support to the Account Representatives, Sales Representatives, and Regional Vice President for the assigned region(s).

Our dedication is always centered on the welfare of clients, associates, staff, and the community. Enjoy a competitive benefits package including:

•  401(k) with a Company Match
• Access to a Wellness program
• Company-provided Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and sick leave
• Make use of a generous holiday calendar, with flexibility for utilizing floating holidays to maintain a harmonious work-life balance

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement after the training period.

$47,000 plus annual bonus

• Handle all aspects of review and distribution of plan documents (Joinder/Application, Certificates, and Amendments).
• Effectively service assigned caseload through annual service calls. Proactively identify the need for insurance policy revisions through service calls. Support Account Representatives, Sales Representatives, and the Regional Vice President by handling action items identified in service visits.
• Respond to frequent customer inquiries via telephone (inbound and outbound), e-mail, or letter. Counsel clients on appropriate administrative practices to ensure compliance and alignment with insurance policy language.
• Initiate requests for policy language updates to carriers. Negotiate with the carrier for provision updates and/or rate impact, and effectively communicate rate impact and policy language accommodations to the Regional Vice President, Sales Representatives, Account Representative, or client.
• Review and evaluate monthly renewal actions for assigned cases and prepare renewal letters. Collaborate with Account Representatives, Sales Representatives, or the Regional Vice President for renewal delivery to the client.
• Maintain and update all systems, databases, and customer files per company guidelines.
• Collaborate with Customer Service Supervisor to identify opportunities for process improvement or service enhancements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Two years’ experience in customer service, preferably in an employee benefits-related capacity.
• Ability to read and interpret insurance policy language and effectively communicate policy language and intent to customers.
• Demonstrated analytical skills. Must have a high aptitude for problem identification, investigation, and resolution.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment, including, but not limited to, prioritizing workload, completing tasks and requests, and communicating with the supervisor as appropriate.
• Must have a strong attention to detail and be highly organized.
• Must possess a high level of positive interpersonal skills and negotiation skills. Exhibit poise, tact, and diplomacy both to internal and external customers.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PDF editing software. Proven capacity to learn software programs developed in-house.
• Must have excellent command of the English language, oral and written. Moderate mathematical skills are required.
• Attention to detail in interpreting, composing, and proofreading written materials.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn and apply concepts around new products, services, and procedural enhancements.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently and within a team environment.
• Consistent daily attendance and the ability to work overtime occasionally at the last minute.

Please visit our website to learn more about National Insurance Services!

National Insurance Services: http://www.nisbenefits.com/