Account Executive- Employee Benefits

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Charleston, SC, USA
Hybrid
56K-115K Annually
Senior level
Insurance
The Role
The Account Executive manages client relationships, leads benefit program strategies, conducts financial analyses, and ensures compliance, delivering exceptional client service.
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Who We Are: 

NFP, an Aon company, is a multiple Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance who has also earned the WORK180 employer endorsement. We are an organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers. We help companies and individuals around the globe address their most significant risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges through custom solutions and a people-first approach. To learn more, please visit: https://www.NFP.com.

Summary: The Account Executive serves as the primary client partner, delivering strategic guidance, financial oversight, benefits administration support, and renewal/marketing leadership for fully‑insured and level‑funded benefit programs. This role ensures clients receive proactive consulting, seamless plan operations, and exceptional service aligned with business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead annual review of client goals and benefits objectives
  • Develop short‑ and long‑term strategic plans
  • Analyze funding arrangements, market trends, and PEO solutions
  • Conduct plan design modeling
  • Perform employee contribution modeling
  • Support budget reviews and financial impact assessment
  • Develop and maintain an annual project plan
  • Manage carrier/vendor implementations
  • Oversee vendor relationships and issue resolution
  • Assist with claims, billing, contract questions, and escalated concerns
  • Provide access to Learning Management resources
  • Support enrollment administration as needed
  • Plan and coordinate renewal activity
  • Lead RFP development, proposal review, and market analysis
  • Negotiate pricing and contract terms
  • Support implementation of new plans, vendors, and carriers
  • Provide bi‑weekly compliance updates
  • Deliver annual Compliance Checklist and Model Notices
  • Supply annual compliance calendar
  • Offer access to HR/benefits compliance tools, hotline, and training
  • Share compliance bulletins, white papers, and seminar opportunities

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:

  • Analytical and financial skills
  • Strong client relationship management
  • Benefits/insurance knowledge
  • Project management and organization
  • Clear communication and negotiation abilities

Education and/or Experience:

  • BA/BS preferred
  • Typically more than 5 years industry and product line experience.
  • 4+ years of health and welfare consulting experience required
  • Life, Accident and Health Insurance License required.
  • GBA or CEBS Certification a plus.

      What We Offer:

      We're proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others. The base salary range for this position is $56,000– $115,000. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.


      NFP and You... Better Together!

      NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

      Equal Opportunity Employer
      This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

      Skills Required

      • More than 5 years industry and product line experience
      • 4+ years of health and welfare consulting experience
      • Life, Accident and Health Insurance License
      • BA/BS preferred
      • GBA or CEBS Certification

      NFP, an Aon company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

      The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NFP, an Aon company and has not been reviewed or approved by NFP, an Aon company.

      • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage is complemented by mental‑health/EAP and wellness offerings, indicating a robust core health package. Recent plan updates and public benefit overviews point to ongoing investment in comprehensive healthcare options.
      • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, and paid volunteer time are called out alongside flexible/remote work programs that enhance usability. This breadth supports time away for rest, family needs, and community engagement.
      • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match is a standard element of the package and a meaningful component of total rewards. Defined plan features, including a clear match formula and vesting schedule, signal structured long‑term support.

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      The Company
      HQ: New York, New York
      4,449 Employees

      What We Do

      NFP, an Aon company, helps companies and individuals address today’s most significant Risk Capital and Human Capital challenges. With colleagues across the U.S., Canada, UK and Ireland, and global capabilities enhanced by the Aon advantage, NFP serves a diversity of clients, industries and communities. Our collaborative team provides specialized expertise and customized solutions, including property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, life insurance, executive benefits, wealth management and retirement plan advisory. Risk Capital We provide proactive management of complex risks. Managing risk may be complicated, but we’re easy to work with – we implement new administrative technologies and solutions that work for you and your business. Our services are consultative and put your organization’s needs first. We do our research and uncover potential exposures before they’re a problem. Commercial Coverage Expertise Industry Specialty Teams Personal Risk Support Services Human Capital Discover a holistic approach to your people management strategy and individual solutions that help protect what matters. As a people first company, we recognize the importance of people at the core of our business and our lives – whether you need help with your business or with your life, our experts want to connect you with tailored solutions that meet your needs. Employee Benefits Executive Benefits Life Insurance Retirement Advisory Talent Solutions Wealth Management

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