What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stop Loss Specialist position at EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and Employer Stop Loss Consultant to join our team to help manage EPIC's growing book of employer stop loss business. This role will be pivotal in assisting clients who self-fund their employee medical plans in managing risk and containing costs. Primary responsibilities will include developing and executing stop loss strategy enterprise wide, managing carrier and vendor relationships and supporting EPIC's local consulting teams in marketing and managing their stop loss books of business.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to support producers and account team with stop loss renewals, conversions, and new business opportunities in the self-funded employee benefit market.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, underwriting, and compliance to create aligned product strategy.
Assist in vetting vendor effectiveness in order assess impact on customer benefit plans and make recommendations to account teams.
Help manage national carrier relationships
Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, identify opportunities and evaluate the competitive landscape within the employee benefits space.
Collaborate with our local account teams in managing stop loss or large claim related issues.
Collaborate with underwriting and actuarial teams to project product pricing and customer costs.
Assist in stop loss related reporting
Help track and analyze the performance of marketing efforts to ensure continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years' experience and success in supporting or underwriting self-funded employer benefit plans in a carrier, consulting, and/or brokerage environment
Track record of success in supporting client relationships
Proven experience in successfully leading projects and providing high touch client service
Superior ability to collaborate with clients, vendors, internal colleagues, and work across all levels of an organization
Ability to work independently and on a team within a fast paced, deadline driven environment
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, and PowerPoint
Detail oriented, organized, efficient, and proactive
Superior written/verbal communication skills – ability to communicate technical concepts using everyday language
Current Life and Health license in residence state
Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational training/business experience
Flexible to work outside of normal working hours in support of clients nationwide
Travel (as needed) with potential for overnight stays
The national average salary for this role is $105,000.00 to $115,000.00 in base pay and exclusive of any bonuses or benefits. The base pay offered will be determined based on your experience, skills, training, certifications and education, while also considering internal equity and market data.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to travel independently to clients; some air travel may be required.
Salary : $105,000 - $115,000