Higginbotham, a privately held, independent insurance and financial services firm that ranks within the top 20 nationwide, has an immediate opening for a Employee Benefits Account Manager for our Tyler, TX office.
The Employee Benefits Account Manager is responsible for assisting the Employee Benefits Producer is producing new business while maintaining existing policies for the clients.
Some of the responsibilities for the Employee Benefits Account Manager include:
- Acting as the primary contact between clients, prospect, agency, and producer
- Working hand-in-hand with the Producer to generate proposal presentations
- Maintaining positive relationships with the insurance carriers to satisfy the clients' needs and facilitate the processing of business
Location:
- Houston, Texas
Experience:
- 3-5 years of previous group employee benefits experience
Education/Certification:
- Group I Life and Health Agent's license preferred
Benefits & Compensation:
- Higginbotham offers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401K, equity incentive plan as well as multiple supplemental benefits for physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
- Employee Wellness Program
- Company paid holidays, plus PTO
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: To protect the interests of all parties, Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc., and our partners, will not accept unsolicited potential placements from any source other than directly from the candidate or a vendor partner under MSA with Higginbotham. Please do not contact or send unsolicited potential placements to our team members.
*Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
Equal Opportunity EmployerThis 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
- 3-5 years of previous group employee benefits experience
- Group I Life and Health Agent's license
Higginbotham Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Higginbotham and has not been reviewed or approved by Higginbotham.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with extensive insurance options and access to high-quality plans at competitive rates. Employer contributions toward medical premiums and additional coverage options are described as part of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership is highlighted as a notable component of total rewards, framed as an “owner” model with potential long-term upside. Stock programs, grants, profit units, or similar participation are described as part of compensation for some roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is repeatedly positioned as a strength, including references to strong PTO and time to support community involvement. A flexible work environment and some hybrid flexibility are also described as part of the overall rewards experience.
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