Employee Benefits Producer - Insurica Inc

The Employee Benefits Producer is responsible for building, maintaining, and retaining a book of group insurance business, with employers ...

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Excellent sales skills with a strong ability to influence others

Strong knowledge of group medical products and related federal compliance, value-based solutions to cost increases, and alternatives to traditional fully-insured medical products

Strong knowledge of other group insurance products including, but not limited to, life, long and short-term disability, dental, vision, voluntary products, and Section 125 Health Reimbursement accounts

Strong knowledge of federal compliance with group insurance; including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and COBRA

Strong understanding and ability to effectively self-prospect

Ability to identify and assess gaps, as well as propose effective solutions

Ability to travel, as needed, both local and overnight

Excellent presentation and listening skills

Effective organizational skills and the ability to respond to requests effectively and efficiently

Ability to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions with multiple variables

Ability to work within a fast-paced, changing priority environment

Self-motivated, with the initiative to prioritize and be self-directed

Regular and punctual attendance is required

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally, and in writing

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both colleagues, and managers, across all levels

Ability to promote, and maintain a team environment, willing to find accommodating solutions for our customers, companies, and the Agency

Ability to successfully adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as maintain strict confidentiality

QUALIFICATIONS:

3-5 Years previous Employee Benefits sales experience preferred

2-4 Years of previous sales/production and marketing/underwriting experience in an insurance agency or brokerage firm preferred

Must possess, or have the ability to quickly obtain, all licenses as required by the State Department of Insurance

Bachelor's degree in business or other related discipline preferred

Insurance-related professional designations preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Fast-paced, multi-tasking, office environment with periodic high disruption and changing priorities

Travel required, both local and overnight, up to 50%

Ability to perform approximately 80% sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and negligible force frequently

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally

Requires operation of a computer workstation, including keyboard and video display

All requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate physical or mental impairment

Compensation and Benefits

This role is compensated under a commission schedule and as a result, compensation will vary dependent upon the amount and size of the clients the Producer works with. In certain situations, Producers may begin employment on an initial base salary which will later transition to commission compensation. In these situations, the expected base compensation will be $50,000 to $120,000. The base compensation, if applicable, will be determined on a case-by-case basis accounting for the applicant’s experience, skills, certifications, education, and location. In addition to the base or commission compensation, this position may be eligible for additional performance-based incentive compensation which can be discussed during the interview process. In addition to compensation, INSURICA offers a competitive total awards package including health and welfare benefits, paid time off, volunteer time off, tuition assistance, 401(k), and employee assistance plans. Thanks to our colleagues, INSURICA also provides an award-winning culture, being named the Best Independent Agency to Work for in America by Insurance Journal in 2022.