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Alera Group, Inc. · 9 hours ago

Executive Vice President, Employee Benefits

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$300K/yr - $375K/yr

15+ years exp

Alera Group, Inc. is a rapidly growing organization that focuses on providing comprehensive employee benefits solutions. The Executive Vice President, Employee Benefits will set the strategic direction of the practice and drive growth, collaborating with various teams to enhance service delivery and client retention.

Employee BenefitsFinancial ServicesInsuranceRisk Management

Responsibilities

Drive new sales and increase client retention by collaborating with Managing Directors, Producers, Regional Practice Leaders, National Sales Team, Service Professionals, and Executive Leadership to deliver best-in-class services, solutions, and products to clients and prospects

Partner with field teams to launch and lead new business initiatives that empower colleagues to achieve top-line growth through strong client relationships, with success measured by organic net cash flow growth, client retention, corporate earnings, and carrier partner expansion

Develop and communicate compelling, consistent service delivery models tailored to client segments, promoting growth and enhancing the Alera Group brand

Create and own intellectual capital for the Employee Benefits Practice by developing tools and solutions that drive growth; facilitate open and collaborative dialogue with field leaders to advance the practice

Establish clear goals, objectives, and metrics to manage team and individual performance within a performance-based culture; provide regular feedback, coaching, and support for professional development

Evaluate team structure and effectiveness, cascading communication and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment

Oversee all regional Employee Benefits operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and maintaining the highest ethical standards in business and personal relationships

Research and stay current on competitive strategies and industry best practices; identify emerging trends and proactively share knowledge to drive initiatives and support change management

Hold full P&L responsibility for the National Employee Benefits team, ensuring alignment with Alera Group’s business objectives and strategic growth plans

Qualification

Employee benefits consultingStrategic planningLeadership experienceInsurance legislation knowledgeMS Office Suite proficiencyAdvanced communication skillsInfluencing skillsProfessional certificationsGraduate degreeMBAHealthcare trendsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business or related field (finance, accounting, HR management, business administration) or equivalent professional experience required

Minimum 15 years' experience in employee benefits consulting, with a proven track record of leadership, strategic planning, and field service

Demonstrated success in a similar executive role, ideally within a middle market and large group retail broker environment

Comprehensive knowledge of employee benefits plans, current healthcare trends, and industry challenges

Advanced communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with executive stakeholders and decision makers

In-depth understanding of insurance and benefits legislation, rules, and regulations

Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite

Preferred

Graduate degree or MBA preferred

Experience in a PE-backed, fast-paced, and rapidly growing organization highly preferred

Professional certifications such as CEBS and Life & Health licenses strongly preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, life and disability insurance

401k

Generous paid time off

And much more

Company

Alera Group, Inc.

Alera Group is a growing leader, reimagining the complex risk management, insurance and financial services delivery experience through intentional collaboration connecting clients to holistic solutions that protect and grow all they value most.

Founded in 2017

Deerfield, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees