SISCO, a Cottingham & Butler company, is a leading third-party benefit administration firm dedicated to maximizing the value of employee benefits for our clients. We pride ourselves on delivering an effective, yet human, experience by hiring the best employees and equipping them with the best technology. Our company thrives on driven, ambitious individuals like you.
The SISCO Account Manager serves as the primary point of contact for assigned brokers and clients, ensuring their inquiries are addressed promptly and accurately. This role requires close collaboration with internal departments within SISCO, including Customer Service, Implementation, and Enrollment, to provide high-quality service and facilitate the effective handling of client requests, including standard and non-standard reporting needs.
Essential Functions:
1. Deliver exceptional service to clients, including prompt responses to inquiries, analysis of plan performance, regular review sessions, and implementation of innovative strategies as appropriate.
2. Facilitate the renewal process for various coverage types, ensuring all associated reporting is completed and delivered to relevant parties at least 90+ days prior to client renewal.
3. Act as the central gatekeeper for all information pertaining to client renewals or mid-year changes, distributing collected information to relevant departments (e.g., Accounting, Admin staff, Stop Loss, Customer Service) and addressing any additional information needs.
4. Lead virtual and in-person meetings with clients and/or brokers to provide Open Enrollment support and collaborative renewal discussions.
Specific Skills:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• High responsiveness to client inquiries.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations in group settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust-based relationships with clients.
• Excellent problem-solving and cost-analysis abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with teammates and demonstrate professionalism in language and behavior.
About SISCO:
SISCO was established in 1980 as a boutique third-party administrator dedicated to the administration of unique, complex plan designs. Today, SISCO is recognized as a premier third-party administrator for employee benefits, serving 600+ employers and 1,000,000+ members from our headquarters in Dubuque, IA.
For the past decade, many Health Insurance Carriers and Payers have been quietly driving industry trends in the wrong direction. The result is a lower standard of prudent review and ever-increasing costs. Our strategy is to simply administer employer plans with the same care, diligence, and expertise we apply to our own benefit program. Learn more at www.siscobenefits.com
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Skills Required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel
- High responsiveness to client inquiries
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations in group settings
- Strong interpersonal skills to build trust-based client relationships
- Excellent problem-solving and cost-analysis abilities
- Ability to work effectively with teammates and demonstrate professionalism
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable pay elements—such as commissions, bonuses, and profit sharing—create meaningful earning upside in certain roles. Feedback suggests these incentives contribute to stronger satisfaction where performance pay is prominent.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and profit sharing strengthens long‑term savings potential. Feedback suggests tax‑advantaged accounts and, in some roles, day‑one eligibility add tangible value.
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Parental & Family Support — Priority access and discounted rates at the Dubuque HQ onsite childcare center directly support working parents. Family‑oriented perks complement the broader health and time‑off offerings.
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What We Do
Cottingham & Butler is the 31st largest insurance broker in the U.S. and a recognized leader in offering innovative property & casualty and employee benefit insurance solutions. The company is headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, and employs over 1,200 employees across the U.S. Better Every Day. That's our promise to our clients. We deliver better advice, better service, and better ideas than our competitors. Every Day. It's a commitment to challenging conventional wisdom, innovating, improving how we serve our clients and growing as industry professionals. This approach has produced superior results for our clients, and a growth track record that has propelled us forward since 1887
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