Account Manager - Employee Benefits

HUB International
Des Plaines, IL

About HUB

In a rapidly changing world, HUB advises businesses and individuals on how to prepare for the unexpected. As one of the world’s largest insurance brokers, our focus is dedicated to providing our customers with the peace of mind that what matters most will be protected — through unrelenting advocacy and tailored insurance solutions that put our clients in control. Our growing team of professionals across North America represents a broad, deep and one-of-a kind aggregation of entrepreneurs and leaders recognized for their excellence throughout the insurance community.


Why Choose HUB?

Throughout our network of more than 450 HUB offices in North America, we offer a competitive, exciting and friendly work environment that strategically positions our employees for longevity and success. At HUB, we believe in investing in the future of our employees and provide continuous opportunities for growth and development. Our entrepreneurial culture fosters an environment that empowers our people to make the best decisions for our customers and organization, focusing on expanding the industry knowledge of our insurance professionals to better serve our valued clients. We are committed to providing you with competitive and flexible benefits options that are rooted in your current needs yet evolves as your needs change over time. Join us in taking the first step toward creating a future that combines a diverse, challenging work environment with financial security and career satisfaction.


We are the perfect fit if you:

  • are seeking a progressive work environment at a rapidly growing organization

  • have a desire to help others protect their future

  • have an entrepreneurial spirit and are challenged by the opportunity to grow the business

  • are focused on learning and development to enhance your industry knowledge and expertise

  • are a self-starter willing to invest time and energy to learn the technical aspects of our business

  • believe in integrity and building success by developing relationships with others


SUMMARY

This role requires an individual who is professional and who displays the drive, determination, and self-motivation to build a business. Specifically, the responsibilities of the Account Manager will be to service and maintain existing accounts, while identifying opportunities for increasing business.

JOB DUTIES

  • Manages a book of employee benefits insurance business, while acting with a high degree of independent discretion, autonomy and decision-making. This includes but is not limited to medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, ancillary, wellbeing programs, and understanding of related Compliance matters.
  • Provides professional and courteous service to clients, carrier representatives, business partners, and HUB colleagues, resulting in a rate of account retention that meets or exceeds expectations.
  • Interfacing with Account Executives, provides a high level of support to Producers in obtaining, maintaining, and expanding business.
  • Identifies opportunities for cross-sell and up-sell of HUB products and services when appropriate for the clients’ needs.
  • Works independently as well as cooperatively and professionally with Producers and Account Executives to deliver all HUB services to assigned clients throughout the policy cycle. This includes but is not limited to stewardship reports, strategic planning meetings, preparation of proposals, claims reviews, and marketing of emergent and renewal coverage requests.
  • Actively participates with account team members in monthly “Top Account” meetings.
  • Either directly or cooperatively with HUB colleagues, produces binders, certificates, endorsements and other policy related documents in a timely manner while verifying their accuracy.
  • Acquires understanding of clients’ insurance objectives and critically analyzes and compares insurance plans to determine suitability. Stays abreast of changes in the insurance industry and other external conditions that may impact clients. Makes appropriate recommendations to clients in response to those changes, independent of manager approval.
  • Acts as liaison between clients and insurance carriers to resolve escalated complex service issues that require policy interpretation and experience-based judgment to resolve. May also negotiate with underwriters and carriers. Troubleshoots claims and billing issues.
  • Manages, organizes, and conducts client meetings when necessary.
  • Appropriately documents transactions with clients and carrier representatives, and updates broker management systems as required. Ensures the accuracy of data in those systems.
  • Supports, mentors and trains lower-level colleagues, as necessary.
  • Attends industry related continuing education training and courses.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Life, Accident and Health Insurance License required
  • Four-year college degree required
  • 5-7 years of related experience working as an Account Coordinator, Account Representative, or Account Manager in the employee benefits arena, for a brokerage or consulting firm.
  • Strong ability to listen, discern, and prioritize with clients, colleagues and carrier representatives based on a thorough understanding of relevant issues.
  • Comprehend and follow instructions; maintain attention and concentration for necessary periods; carry out instructions (written, oral or diagrammatic); adapt to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances, or standards; respond appropriately to changes in the work setting.
  • Above average written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Ability to utilize and be proficient in broker management systems.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages: health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.

Department Account Management & Service

Required Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: No Travel Required

Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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Posted 2026-04-03

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