Group Benefits Associate

Programmed Insurance Brokers Inc. (PIB) a Navacord Broker Partner based in Elmira, ON is searching for an experienced Group Benefits Associate to join our team.

As a member of our team, you will enjoy a positive work environment, professional training, and competitive compensation all while enjoying a work / life balance.

PIB is a leading full-service, multi-line insurance, and financial services agency established in 1980. As a nationally licensed agency with access to a diverse insurance carrier market and investment firms, PIB offers unique insurance solutions and custom financial services that empower our clients with real choices.

Our personalized approach, industry expertise, and commitment to integrity have fostered enduring trust and confidence from our clients over the years.

No matter the scale of insurance or financial planning needs, be it personal or corporate, PIB is dedicated to helping our clients find tailored solutions.

Our services include :

• Wealth Management & Financial Planning
• Commercial Business Solutions
• Group Benefits & Group Retirement Services
• Life Insurance & Living Benefits
• Home & Auto Insurance

RESPONSIBILITIES :

As a Group Benefits Associate, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of our business. Your responsibilities will include :

• Leading by example, living our values, and driving business relationships for the company by providing exceptional customer service.
• Supporting our advisors in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with clients for all benefits-related inquiries and needs.
• Collaborating with insurance companies to ensure the seamless operation of benefits plans and addressing any issues or inefficiencies.
• Conducting thorough market studies to evaluate the competitive landscape and provide strategic insights for both prospective and existing clients.
• Analyzing proposals from carriers with a keen eye for detail, assessing their suitability to ensure they align with client objectives.
• Guiding clients through the implementation of new benefits plans, as well as any necessary plan amendments or carrier transitions.
• Facilitating member education sessions alongside advisors.
• Upholding our commitment to delivering superior service by resolving client issues promptly and effectively.
• Staying abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in the group benefits landscape and identify new business opportunities.
• Developing educational materials, presentations, and resources to support business development initiatives and enhance the client experience.

REQUIREMENTS :

To excel in this role, you should possess :

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the group insurance industry, with a focus on employee benefits.
• Strong time-management, communication, decision-making, and organizational skills, with an emphasis on client relations.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a demonstrated ability to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal skills, allowing you to effectively collaborate with clients, carrier partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including experience with client management systems. Preference will be given to candidates holding a Group Benefits Associate (GBA) designation, and bilingualism is considered an asset.

BENEFITS AND PERKS :

• You will enjoy a very competitive compensation model
• A comprehensive employee group benefits package (health, dental, disability, life and travel)
• Profit sharing and company pension options
• Flexibility within the role, hours, and office locations
• Wellness Programs and Social Committee to provide team, family and individual collaboration and culture around strategic goals, fun, wellness, health and lifestyle
• Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion

2,000+Employees

50,000+Commercial Clients

$400mmRevenue

$2.5BillionAnnual Premium

60%Commercial

25%Personal Lines

15%Benefit

PIB is an innovative leader in the insurance industry. Our head office is in Elmira, Ontario, with subsidiary offices in London, Chatham, and Bedford, NS.

Learn more at : www.pib.com We’d like to hear from you. Please apply to : [email protected].

Navacord, and all our Broker Partners are actively committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We serve and recognize and respect human differences and similarities.

We value the diversity of people and actively encourage women, indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ2+) persons to apply.

We are committed to providing accommodation upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.