Company:Marsh McLennan AgencyDescription:Associate Consultant, Employee Health & BenefitsOur not-so-secret sauce.Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. More than 15,000 of the industry’s brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can thrive as an Associate Consultant at MMA.Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With over 300 offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MRSH).A day in the life. As an Associate Consultant on the Employee Health & Benefits team, you’ll work closely with MMA clients to deliver exceptional customer service. You will provide employee benefit expertise to help clients understand how insurance solutions can enable them to achieve their long-term strategies. In this role, you will collaborate with sales professionals, Consultants, and insurance carrier partners to grow the success of the team and the client.Assist with all aspects of coordination, development and execution of Project plans and periodic presentations for clientsSupport the RFP process, renewal and implementation processes for client projectsPull and analyze benchmark survey data for client plans, summarize and validate reviewed informationDevelop and maintain strong vendor relationshipsIdentify and understand negotiable elements of underwriting calculations for all lines of coverage.Manage post-implementation process for all lines of insurance coverage for a clientCoordinate renewal process, census data, Schedule A requests and ERISA Wrap documentsRespond to client inquiries through email, phone calls or other requests of informationReview plans for design accuracy and discrepanciesConduct initial research for client projects and works with vendors in coordinating information and preparing presentationsAssist with open enrollment communications and other employee related communicationsCoordinate billing and claim issues between client and vendorOur future colleague.We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:Prior experience working with employee benefits and knowledge of various lines of insurance coverage; medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, design, rate structures, etc.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to present to a range of professionals at each clientKnowledge of Health & Welfare compliance (i.e. HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, 5500, ACA, DOL, etc.)Life & Health Licensure or commitment to achieving within 6 months of start dateAbility to work effectively and collaboratively with all levels of internal staff & management, external clients, prospects and vendorsShared commitment to company values; Integrity, Collaboration Passion, Innovation, AccountabilityWe know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you.Valuable benefits.We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside our organization. We’ve built a culture that promotes colleague well-being through robust benefit programs and resources, encourages professional and personal development, and celebrates opportunities to pursue the projects and causes that give colleagues fulfilment outside of work. Some benefits included in this role are:Medical, dental and vision plans401(k) match after one yearContribute toward student loan debtGenerous paid time-off programs ensure you have time to recharge including vacation days, personal days, sick days, holidays, volunteer day, and days for learning & developmentTuition reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesCharitable contribution match programsStock purchase opportunitiesTo learn more about a career at MMA, check us out online: http://marshmma.com/careers or flip through our recruiting brochure: https://bit.ly/3QpcjmwFollow us on social media to meet our colleagues and see what makes us tick:https://www.instagram.com/lifeatmma/https://www.facebook.com/LifeatMMAhttps://twitter.com/LifeatMMAhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh-mclennan-agency/Who you are is who we are. 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.Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.