The Employee Health & Benefits Marketing Analyst is responsible for Bouchard’s large case clients and new business prospects’ marketing efforts. The EH&B Marketing Analyst will seek out appropriate markets to place new and existing business at the most competitive cost, utilizing financially sound carriers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends monthly Marketing meetings and New Account prequalifying meetings.
• Prepares RFPs for existing clients and new business prospects in coordination with Account Team through the use of the agency’s Client Management Systems. Create marketing narratives allowing carriers to meet each group’s goals for renewal.
• Assists in creating formal, specifically targeted RFQs as required (i.e. municipal RFQs).
• Analyzes coverage needs and recommends markets and products based on those findings. Includes analyzing the group’s current benefits plan designs, plan utilization and claims experience.
• Promote products or carriers that have been identified by management (formal Carrier Partnerships).
• Reviews carrier submissions and negotiates with the carriers to achieve the best in cost and benefits.
• Has complete knowledge of the insurance marketplace and can identify new markets for specialized coverages and programs.
• Builds strong relationships with Carrier Sales Representatives, Carrier Renewal Representatives and Underwriters.
• Remains informed regarding new products, legislation, market trends, underwriting guidelines, and additional industry information
• Notifies EH&B Team of carrier and/or industry changes that may affect current or new clients and develops efficient, creative ways to share this information.
• Maintains RFP log to track New Business and Renewal Marketing activities. Furnishes updates and results to Management for purposes of attaining Carrier Partnership goals.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Current Florida 2-15 License.
• College degree desirable; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess the skills necessary to communicate with colleagues, clients, prospects and carriers concerning all lines of coverage.
• Advanced Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to maintain and organize electronic files on the agency’s Client Management Systems.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high attention to detail.
• Responsive and self-motivated team player with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with others to explain complex issues, receive and interpret complex information, and to respond appropriately.
• Full knowledge of insurance rating and underwriting principles. Underwriting experience highly desired.
• Knowledge of insurance markets with an in-depth understanding of Group Benefit Plans (Fully Insured vs. Self-Funded) for all types of coverages (included but not limited to: Group Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, Worksite Voluntary Products, Business Travel Accident, HSA’s. HRA’s, FSA’s, Section 125, Retirement and/or Pension plans, 401(k), etc.).
• Knowledge of Federal and State Laws that impact small and large employers (i.e. PPACA, COBRA, HIPPA, FMLA, ERISA)
• Ability to maintain a professional manner at all times.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE MMA – BOUCHARD REGION:

Marsh McLennan Agency-Bouchard Region encourages all its colleagues to pursue dreams without limits. We promote curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking and take risks on new ideas. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams.

We further believe a business culture that supports a healthy, safe work environment does so by offering the right benefits, programs, policies and opportunities to keep colleagues engaged and productive including: health and welfare, 401K, employee assistance program, volunteer opportunities, and other programs. Our organization is no exception.

Marsh McLennan and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.

At Marsh McLennan Agency-Bouchard Region, your future is limitless. For more information about our company, please visit us at: http://marshmma.com/careers.