Employee Benefits Assistant Account Specialist

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers and thrives in a team environment.

Brown & Brown is seeking an Employee Benefits Assistant Account Specialist for its Employee Benefits team in Lambertville. This position reports to a manager or supervisor, and whose primary responsibilities involve performing administrative and clerical functions as liaison or assistant to managers, supervisors, and other department personnel; as well as learn insurance industry and operations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Provide clerical and administrative support to office.

• Greets visitors provides information to the public and customers.

• Take phone calls and/or email inquiries and respond to routine non-complex matters.

• Maintain office records, files, reports, supplies and calendars.

• Prepare and handle outgoing and incoming mail.

• Assist in the preparation of customer proposals while ensuring the use of internal required documents.

• Assist in the documenting of sales information into the internal management database.

• Assist in the research and resolution of employee claim and enrollment inquiries and/or discrepancies within a reasonable timeframe.

• Answer questions about the organization's products and services to assist in customer service functions.

• Learn and remain current on industry trends and information, new product development, legislation, coverages, and technology. 

• Promote teamwork, support, and a positive attitude in the office and with other coworkers.

• Follow Brown & Brown guidelines, policies, and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Possess an associate degree (preferred); high school diploma required.

• NJ Life and Health license in good standing, if not already held, obtain within 90 days of hire.

• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Windows environment, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher.  Able to create, edit, and merge letters, spreadsheets, labels, etc.

• Proficient knowledge use of office equipment (including but not limited to copy machines, printers, faxes, binding machine, etc.)

• Experience in Insurance, Human Resources, or a Brokerage Firm (preferred).

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Base salary + commission

• Unlimited earning potential

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.