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WTW · 1 day ago

Health & Benefits - Lead Associate

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $110K/yr

4+ years exp

WTW is a company specializing in health and benefits, and they are seeking a Health and Benefits Lead Associate. The role involves contributing to complex projects related to health and benefit programs, managing projects, interfacing with clients, and ensuring quality standards are met.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyInsuranceMedicalService Industry

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Rachellene Lorenzo

Responsibilities

Partnering with client service team leader to deliver superior project management

Proactively advising clients and providing superior client service in response to day to day service issues and questions (eligibility, carrier coverage and claims issues, compliance, etc.)

Preparing for and facilitating client meetings (prepare agendas and materials, coordinate resources, etc.)

Contributing to benefit plan analysis, design, cost savings and funding strategies

Engaging subject matter experts to address client needs

Conducting review of client deliverables to ensure alignment to client objectives, leverage of optimal WTW services and solutions, and adherence to WTW professional excellence standards

Conducting benchmarking studies and other research; provide value added analyses and summaries

Analyzing and comparing vendor products, services and contracts

Building relationships internally and collaborating effectively on cross-functional teams

Reviewing work and contributing to the development of junior staff

Qualification

HealthWelfare plansClient service orientationProject managementAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeIntegrative skillsState LifeHealth licenseCEBS designation pursuitWritten communicationVerbal communicationSelf-starter attitudeTeam collaborationCreative skills

Required

4+ years' experience dealing with health and welfare plans, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting / actuarial function of an insurance company

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budget

Strong client service orientation and ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely manner

Proven ability to identify and resolve issues

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills

Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint

State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining

Preferred

Pursuit of CEBS designation, or health and welfare actuarial / underwriting training encourage

Benefits

Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)

Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.