Director of Employee Benefits Division - Insurance Brokerage

Alper Services LLC, located in Chicago, IL, is a privately owned Insurance Broker and Consultant and is recognized as an industry leader with a long term client base and strong client relationships. We are currently seeking a Director of Employee Benefits who will oversee the workflow and supervise the staff of the Employee Benefits Division.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assignment of clients and prospects for services, renewal and marketing.
• Direct supervision, mentoring, and training of Employee Benefits Division Account Managers and Account Assistant.
• Meeting with potential partners such as insurance carriers, wellness vendors, and financial institutions.
• Creating various reports on Employee Benefits block of business by revenue, new case sell, lost business, etc.
• Collaborating with Employee Benefits and Property & Casualty producers on prospective clients.
• Developing new business opportunities (cross-selling).
• Assisting employers with plan elections and contribution strategies.
• Claims assistance.
• Conducting and constructing agenda for weekly Employee Benefits Division meetings.
• Managing, troubleshooting, and researching solutions for software systems including AMS 360, HRConnection and Easy Apps.
• Other projects as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Illinois Producer's License in Health and Life Insurance.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the employee benefits arena with an emphasis on group health benefits in the fully-insured and self-insured markets.  Working knowledge of ancillary product lines inclusive of dental, life, AD&D, vision, worksite benefits, and wellness programs.
• Valid driver's license and reliable means of transportation.
• Excellent leadership, communications, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to successfully train and direct employees.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Solid understanding of brokerage process.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to operate in a team environment.
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills.