Serves as the liaison between the policyholder and The Standard to assist clients’ HR departments, their employees and producers in administration of group Life, Disability, Voluntary, and Absence contracts
Maintains and protects personal information of the policyholder’s employees
Works closely with the employer to respond to claim and coverage inquiries, including verifying appropriate premium administration, addressing customer service issues, claims issues, contract issues and other group life and disability related inquiries
Provides multiple reports to the policyholder’s benefit and business locations on approved claims, outstanding information requested, and Evidence of Insurability status as needed
Develop and manage effective primary relationships with key policyholders and producers through frequent responsive communication, professional negotiation, problem resolution and exceeding customer expectations
Work with policyholder’s employees to understand their concerns and needs and act as liaison between home office departments and the customers to initiate plan improvements and resolve administrative inconsistencies
Develops effective relationships with Human Resources, Benefits and Payroll staff throughout the policyholders’ various locations
Independently administers claim processes, handles coordination of death claims, and assists employees in filing for claims
Creates best practices & new process improvements that ensure a positive customer experience for the employer and employees and future retention of the business
Participates in special projects related to the policyholder’s life and disability plans, as assigned
Hybrid role: onsite at customer’s office in Lake Forest, IL 3 days per week; 2 days remote
Requirements
4+ years of relevant, progressive work experience in the group insurance administration, with an emphasis in disability, Claims and/or Account Management
High School Diploma Required
FMLI or CEBS professional certification preferred
Life and Disability insurance license preferred
Recommended software experience: Workday, ServiceNow (or other case management system), Salesforce
Required to learn and have the ability to interpret federal, state and local leave regulations
Ability to plan and organize own work to meet changing priorities and diverse customer needs
Analyze, interpret, and apply benefit contract provisions to varied, complex situations
Make sound, independent judgments
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to provide timely and thorough responses to inquiries and continuously find ways to improve and promote the service experience
Customer service skill set, discretion, and ability to handle the sensitive and delicate personal situations of the employees that involve leave and disability
Proven ability to develop effective business relationships and communicate with diverse audiences in many different settings
Problem solving and decision making consistent with company objectives, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience
Union knowledge and experience will be helpful
Must be bondable; criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification required as a condition of employment
Drug- and alcohol-free workplace policy (possession/use prohibited while on company property)
Benefits
A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
An annual incentive bonus plan
Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
Supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
Hybrid work arrangement: onsite 3 days per week at customer office, 2 days remote
Eligibility to participate in an incentive program (subject to program rules)
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