Benefits Division Vice President
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Vice President of Group Benefits (VP-Benefits) will oversee the Group Benefits Departments to ensure that the implemented vision of the company maximizes shareholder value. The VP-Benefits will exhibit strong leadership dynamics with analytical and decision-making abilities to provide direction, build a strong team, implement change and motivate others to succeed. This leadership role accepts the responsibility to ensure that the company’s strategic business plan objectives are accomplished.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Benchmark Group Benefits Department performance to industry peers to increase operational productivity.
- Project strong leadership skills to assure continuous development of the Agency.
- Support supervisors in automation and operational research, change and implementation.
- Make recommendations to improve efficiencies and increase cross sell efforts.
- Develop and maintain a professional image of the agency to clients, associates, shareholders, insurance industry contacts and the general public.
- Participate in projects as assigned by the Board of Directors.
- Demonstrate success in dealing with complex insurance issues.
- Ensure that all Group Benefits Department activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, federal regulations and laws governing business operations.
- Responsible for Group Benefits Department client retention and client satisfaction.
- Identify additional product offering opportunities.
- Develop and Champion relationships with key carrier partners.
- Negotiate new business capacity with new and existing carrier partners.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Experience and expertise within the insurance industry with an understanding of the independent insurance broker and its competitive position in the market. Previous management experience required.
- Strong leadership dynamics with the ability to share a vision, provide direction, build a strong team, implement change and motivate others to succeed.
- Ability to build internal/external relationships and develop long-term strategies.
- BS in Business Administration; Masters Degree preferable.
- Florida Agent’s Life & Health license prefered; Professional Designations a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced skills in Internet technology; Microsoft products including but not limited to Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Provide a favorable attitude toward change and continuous improvement as well as commitment to bottom line profit.
- Effective organizational skills and ability to respond to requests effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the organization, anticipate problem areas in advance and capable of solving simple to complex personnel problems.
- A high-energy level and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Active in high profile community involvement
- Ability to travel overnight as required.
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