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NFP, an Aon company · 11 hours ago

Benefits Consultant

NFP, an Aon company, is a recognized leader in Business Insurance, providing custom solutions to address significant risks. The Benefits Consultant will work closely with Advisors and Account Executives to manage client accounts, oversee the renewal and marketing processes, and ensure effective communication and service delivery to clients.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Works proactively to maintain relationships with carrier and client contacts. Takes significant role in meetings and on calls. Communicates directly with clients and vendors
The Consultant will have responsibility for managing the renewal and marketing process from start to finish, in conjunction with the Account Executives and Advisors
Reviews benefit plan summaries and carrier source documents for accuracy. Understands more difficult and complex regulatory language and rules
May have an assigned book of business
May serve as a mentor to more junior team members; trains more junior team members
Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with clients and their employees. Communicates directly with them and relies on a growing knowledge of the details of various insurance coverages
Develops relationships with carrier representatives in order to better understand available products and services in the marketplace and recommend them to clients
Acts as the subject matter expert on benefits and vendor/carrier products and services. Gets assistance on complex situations or products from more senior team members
Begin to anticipate client needs, works with Account Executives / Advisors to resolve
Reviews request for proposals and insurance plan analyses, negotiate with carriers and recommend renewal actions
Drafts client presentations in collaboration with Account Executives or Advisors; takes active role in client meetings
Update benefit guides, ensure client resources and communications are up to date following open enrollment or coverage change
Prepare document and data for annual client compliance audits to be presented by Account Executive, may take active role in presentation
Attend to client requests including product or vendor service or performance challenges
Ensure 5500 form is filed and completed in a timely manner
May provide updates to clients regarding appropriate industry trends and events, including all state and federal regulatory issues
Understands and articulates alternative funding strategies
Proactive client service support in conjunction with the account management team
Oversees client projects such as implementation of new business, open enrollment process, non-discrimination testing, etc
Interprets plan rules to ensure compliance with Plan Documents and Summary Plan Descriptions
Provides informal leadership and training to more junior team members, based on experience, without official supervisory responsibility

Qualification

Benefits administrationHealthCare ReformLifeAccidentHealth Insurance LicenseMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointPublic speakingDiligent follow upTime managementWritten communicationOral communication

Required

Life, Accident and Health Insurance License required
Knowledge of benefits administration, HealthCare Reform, industry trends, carrier products and services
Ability to work independently and anticipate client and team needs
Effective time management and decision making skills
Diligent follow up skills
Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications
Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Commanding presentation and public speaking abilities

Preferred

BA/BS preferred
Typically more than 5 years industry and product line experience

Benefits

PTO & paid holidays
401(k) with match
Exclusive discount programs
Health & wellness programs

Company

NFP, an Aon company

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NFP, an Aon company, helps companies and individuals address today’s most significant Risk Capital and Human Capital challenges.

H1B Sponsorship

NFP, an Aon company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (2)
2023 (4)
2022 (10)
2021 (3)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$948.45M
Key Investors
HPS Investment Partners
2023-12-20Acquired
2018-05-10Post Ipo Equity· $198.45M
2017-02-17Post Ipo Equity· $750M

Leadership Team

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Douglas Hammond
CEO
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Caleb Noel
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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