Relation Insurance Services · 10 hours ago
Risk Advisor - Employee Benefits
Relation Insurance is a leading, innovative company in the insurance market, seeking a Risk Advisor to drive new insurance account production and sales activities. The role involves developing a client base, conducting market research, and maintaining relationships with existing clients while achieving revenue objectives through consultative sales.
ConsultingEmployee BenefitsFinancial ServicesInsuranceRetirement
Responsibilities
Achieves annual new revenue objectives through consultative sales to new clients and expansion of service lines to existing clients
Exhibits thought leadership & industry engagement through associations, speaking panels and in general demonstrates expertise in selected industry vertical(s)
Develops annual, individual sales plan (ISP) with a pipeline coverage ratio of 5X or one that is in line with current company metrics to ensure stated goals are consistently met
Builds an active pipeline of qualified prospects, generating leads from personal contacts, client referrals, prospect pursuit campaigns (PPC’s), other Relation colleagues and Relation marketing sources
Documents new business activity in the appropriate system(s)
Appropriately closes new business, documenting won/loss opportunities and reasons for all clients in the system in place at that time
Develops and presents recommendations to clients based on consultative selling approach
Assesses & identifies risk issues, needs and possible uninsurable or difficult to insure exposures for clients
Recommends and assists clients with technical services including loss control and claims advocacy programs utilizing our in-house loss control and claims advocacy teams
Seamlessly transitions sold clients to the designated client service/account management team
Serves as client’s valued advisor, building a strategic and personal relationship with key client decision makers
Communicates with leadership, providing field input on market trends, competitor analysis and other business intelligence
Has a keen sense of humor, a competitive drive and winning spirit
Performs other projects, duties, and tasks, as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Life and Health License from state of domicile is required and must be maintained
A minimum of 2+ years sales experience in the insurance industry with a focus on Employee Benefits coverage is required
Outstanding written and verbal communications skills are required to maintain effective relationships with clients, co-workers, underwriters, vendors and others
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel, PowerPoint and Word). Must be computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications
Strong working knowledge of insurance markets, products and usages, as well as insurance rating and underwriting procedures
Must have a valid driver's license, the ability to travel to client sites and a reliable source of transportation
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
Ability to work independently and on a team
Preferred
College degree preferred with preference given to individuals with experience in Risk Management
Strong networking and strategic vision of relationship building and utilization of Centers of Influence (COI)
Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills for both in-person and teleconference/webinar sessions
In-depth understanding of complex employee benefits lines of coverage
Benefits
Family health and wellness programs
401K
Employee assistance programs
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Career advancement and development opportunities
Company
Relation Insurance Services
Despite our size, Relation feels like a family company. Here, a handshake matters.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-02-21Acquired
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