Financial Strategist - Employee Benefits

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Engage in marketing, underwriting, and analysis to deliver strategic employee benefits solutions while supporting a culture of diversity and inclusion.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

  • Must be able to work 5 days a week at local Portland, ME office
  • Supports and demonstrates IMA’s core values
  • Values and understands the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates
  • Interacts professionally and timely with clients via email and phone

Marketing/RFPs

  • Prepares and manages RFP for all self-funded TPA and stop loss submissions to market with Client Executive direction
  • Collects, manages, and reviews proposals on self-funded TPA and stop loss marketing events
  • Updates marketing results into spreadsheet ensuring accuracy to be used internally and in client presentation

Renewals

  • Initiates review of fully insured medical, and self-funded TPA and stop loss renewals, including plans, cost, contributions and contract terms
  • Provides recommendations to client regarding renewal analysis

Partnership & Negotiation

  • Negotiates with carriers based on client’s targeted goals
  • Maintains ongoing relationships with carrier and vendor partners

Underwriting & Analysis

  • Provides analysis for benchmarking, contribution, disruption, network, stop loss deductible and GeoAccess analysis
  • Provides underwriting cost projections for self-funded medical/Rx, dental, and vision products.
  • Develops and communicates self-funded IBNP analysis to client
  • Assesses proper risk and funding structures such as fully insured vs. self-funded analysis, and presents findings to client to align with client goals

Presentation

  • Prepares client presentations and presents in front of client with provided direction from Client Executive

Training & Mentorship

  • Provides mentorship to analysts and performs technical review of work

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS include but are not limited to:

  • Up to 2 years of similar or related experience
  • Preferred: college graduate, 2-year degree or equivalent experience
  • Required: proficient with MS Office Suites with intermediate skills
  • Attains Life and Health license & maintains through continuing education requirements
  • Limited travel required (less than 25%)
  • Analyzes and interprets data
  • Effectively manages multiple projects while meeting timelines
  • Handles confidential information with tact and discretion
  • Possesses excellent organizational and reasoning skills

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Compensation & Benefits

Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:
 
Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Health Club Reimbursement, Personal and Professional Development.  In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.

Why Join IMA?

We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first

What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.

We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team

We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.

We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry

  • 2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance 
  • 2023 Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces 
  • 2023 Denver Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 
  • 2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places  
  • 2021-2023 Inc. 5000’s List of Fastest Growing Companies  
  • 2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies 
  • 2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 
  • 2021-2023 Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work  
  • 2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 
  • 2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places 
  • 2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal’s Washington’s Best Workplaces 
  • 2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category 
  • 2021 Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 
  • 2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce’s Best Workplaces in Alaska 

 

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.  In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  

 

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible Work Options
  • Health Insurance: Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision
  • Learning Budget: Personal and Professional Development.
  • Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off

IMA Financial Group is an integrated financial services provider that specializes in asset protection for a diverse client base, while also focusing on making a positive impact in the communities it serves.

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