[Remote] Account Coordinator, Employee Benefits

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Risk Placement Services, Inc. is a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting, committed to supporting insurance agents through superior service and innovative processes. The Account Coordinator plays a key support role in assisting licensed insurance agents with quoting, enrolling, and servicing small group health insurance clients, ensuring a smooth onboarding and renewal process for employer groups.

Responsibilities

  • Assist insurance agents with quoting small group health insurance plans across multiple carriers
  • Prepare proposal materials, rate comparisons, and plan summaries
  • Track quote requests and follow-up with carriers to ensure timely responses
  • Support agents during open enrollment and new group onboarding
  • Coordinate group enrollments, including employee census collection and verification
  • Prepare and submit accurate enrollment documentation to carriers
  • Ensure compliance with carrier and regulatory requirements
  • Act as liaison between agents, carriers, and employer clients
  • Respond to employer and agent inquiries
  • Assist with adds, terms, changes, and renewals
  • Maintain accurate records in CRM and carrier systems
  • Maintain organized account documentation
  • Adhere to HIPAA and confidentiality standards
  • Assist with reporting and workflow coordination

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and communication skills
  • Active health insurance license or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment
  • 1–3 years of experience in health insurance or benefits administration
  • Knowledge of small group health insurance products
  • Experience with ACA-compliant small group plans

Benefits

  • Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
  • Life and accident insurance
  • 401(K) and Roth options
  • Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
  • Educational expense reimbursement
  • Paid parental leave
  • Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
  • Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
  • Training programs
  • Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
  • Charitable matching gift program
  • And more...

Company Overview

  • At Risk Placement Services, we help you come through for your clients! We’re all about what’s new, what’s next, and what’s possible. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.rpsins.com.

 

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