Health & Benefits Account Executive (Middle Market)

About the role

Howden, a global employee-owned insurance group, is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Employee Benefits Account Executive to lead and grow a portfolio of clients in its Employee Benefits practice. The role is hybrid in Wichita, KS, and acts as a trusted advisor to employers on the design, implementation and management of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary and wellness benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as primary strategic advisor and point of contact for assigned clients, building relationships with client leadership and HR teams
• Lead annual renewals, including carrier negotiations, plan design analysis, benchmarking, contribution modeling and financial review
• Coordinate with carriers, vendors and internal teams on plan changes, open enrollment and administration
• Support clients on compliance matters such as ACA, ERISA, COBRA and HIPAA, and keep records accurate in agency systems
• Act as client advocate in carrier and vendor discussions and resolve escalated service, billing, eligibility and claims issues
• Identify cross-selling and account expansion opportunities and partner with producers, account managers and compliance specialists

Required profile

• Minimum 5+ years in employee benefits consulting, account management, account executive or client advisory roles in a brokerage, consulting or carrier environment
• Demonstrated success managing employer-sponsored benefits programs and client relationships
• Experience with middle market or large group accounts preferred
• Active Health and Life insurance license (state specific)

Required skills

• Knowledge of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary and wellness benefits
• Benefits financial analysis and renewal strategy development
• Proficiency with agency management systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Preferred: CEBS, GBA, RHU, REBC, SHRM or similar designation; experience with self-funded plans, captives and population health; familiarity with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA and COBRA

What we offer

• Exempt position with a competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, including HSA and reimbursement accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance