Account Manager, Small Group Benefits

Heffernan

Walnut Creek, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Billing, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service Management, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Epic Systems, Health Informatics, High School Diploma, Insurance, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Sales Management, Service Delivery, Team Player, Time Management, Up-Selling, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Walnut Creek, California
POSTED
13 days ago

Objective:

The Small Group Benefits Account Manager role is responsible for servicing and managing a book of business consisting of small group accounts, typically with less than 50 lives. This role is client-facing, requiring a mix of technical insurance knowledge, proactive communication, and strong organizational skills. The ideal candidate is service-oriented, detail-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced, tech-enabled environment.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Client Service & Account Management.
  • Serve as the day-to-day contact for small group accounts, providing timely and professional service support.
  • Work alongside Mavrix Insurance Advisor on new business placements.
  • Manage policy renewals, coverage changes, billing questions, and other service needs.
  • Coordinate with Mavrix Insurance Advisors and carriers to resolve service issues, open enrollment, and ensure client satisfaction.

 

Submission Preparation & Marketing:

  • Prepare summaries and present recommendations in collaboration with Mavrix Insurance Advisors.
  • Submit applications and supplementals to carriers for quoting as needed.
  • Identify opportunities for coverage improvements or upselling appropriate to client needs.

 

Documentation & Systems:

  • Maintain accurate, complete client files in the agency management system (EPIC).
  • Ensure all documentation and servicing activity complies with agency standards and E&O best practices.
  • Support transition to Applied digital tools and/or other client service platforms with a focus on consistency and efficiency.

 

How You’ll Thrive:

  • You’re responsive, friendly, and confident in your insurance knowledge.
  • You take pride in delivering great service—accurate, timely, and helpful.
  • You’re a strong communicator and problem-solver who’s comfortable juggling multiple tasks.
  • You understand how to balance the needs of clients, producers, and carriers.
  • You embrace systems and are eager to learn new tools that streamline workflows.

 

Qualifications:

  • High School graduate/GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in small group benefits account management.
  • Active Life & Disability license required.
  • Strong knowledge of small group benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc.
  • Familiarity with agency management systems (preferably EPIC).
  • Proficient in MS Office, namely Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.

 

Compensation:

The base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $75,000. The offer will depend on the geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. This role will be eligible to participate in an annual bonus program.

 

Why join Mavrix?

  • Be part of a next-generation insurance brokerage platform reshaping how insurance is sold and serviced.
  • Join a mission-driven, high-performance culture backed by a nationally respected brokerage.
  • Work with a team that’s bold, innovative, and supportive.
  • Take a lead role in building the operational backbone of a fast-scaling company.

 

About the Company

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