Overview:The Compliance Manager provides guidance and support to clients and employees. He or she has a solid understanding of compliance-related topics and monitors legislative changes specific to ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, IRS and DOL regulations that may affect our clients. The Compliance Specialist acts as the first point of contact for these services. This role helps clients Minimize Risk and Maximize Health as they comply with the Federal and state regulations that govern their employee benefits plans.
Responsibilities:Compliance

• Assists the VP, Benefits Compliance to create strategies and processes around the delivery of compliance related services to internal team and clients
• Keeps management and team informed of clients’ needs and expectations in the outlined areas of benefits compliance
• Develops and reviews legislative updates, specific to focus area
• Establishes and maintains a compliance database with relevant resources for the team
• Serves as compliance liaison for clients relative to specific questions, alerts and legislative updates
• Leads compliance reviews for clients/prospects and coordinate with ERISA and employment law attorneys as needed Conducts internal and external training on specific compliance-related topics
• Completes client projects in the areas of benefit compliance
• Maintains agency systems with compliance templates and process updates
• Monitor and assist with contract creation, revisions, and tracking

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Execution of Client Service*

• Works with Producer and/or Account Executives, service team and other internal departments to plan, execute and track customized service strategy for each client, designed to create value and efficiencies in their businesses
• Advises service plan and other specific deliverables designed to support clients in making decisions about insurance programs
• Builds personalized client relationships through demonstrated ownership of the service plan and multiple channels of communication such as phone, email and in-person meetings
• Leverages insurance knowledge and communication skills to explain coverage terms, program options and other items to clients as needed
• Works with internal departments to ensure cohesiveness and timeliness of service execution, and creates report of service plan execution through commitment report
• Manages time effectively to prioritize workload, and service parameters on business processes

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Peer Relationships*

• Provides feedback and shares information at team meetings
• Participates in ongoing scheduled meetings with service team to discuss accounts, renewals, service needs, service platform, etc.
• Develops successful working relationships with Producers, Account Executives, Account Managers, service team members, managers, carriers and members of other departments
• Communicates effectively with Vice President, Benefits Compliance and provides timely complete information to allow them to effectively manage service execution

These job tasks are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made as appropriate to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform these essential function
Qualifications:REQUIRED:

• 3+ years of experience in a compliance role focused on employee health and benefits
• JD preferred

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PREFERRED:*

• Working knowledge and understanding of employee benefits, HIPAA, ACA, ERISA, IRS and DOL regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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About Assurance*
Assurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, company, is a full-service brokerage providing business insurance, employee benefits, private client insurance, and retirement services to businesses and individuals across the country. Assurance operates as Marsh & McLennan Agency’s Midwest regional headquarters. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, Assurance attracts and retains its insurance talent by rewarding expertise and investing in career development. Assurance employees enjoy an award-winning culture that fosters a highly productive and results-driven working environment.

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Services*: Business Insurance, Employee Benefits, Financial Services, Private Insurance, Surety

Awards: Assurance is continually named a "Best Place to Work" by leading publications and organizations such as Fortune magazine, the National Association for Business Resources, The Chicago Tribune, Crain's Chicago Business and Business Insurance magazine (check out all of our accolades).

Culture: Our employees enjoy an environment that fosters success and creativity and provides countless opportunities for growth. We make sure our employees are happy and motivated by offering enviable benefits, rewards programs, celebrations, perks and a few surprises around every corner. Together, it all adds up to a company that develops and retains passionate individuals who deliver superior performance and measurable results to our clients.

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Fun Fact*: 31% of Assurance experts agree the best Saturday Night Live skit of all time is "More Cowbell".

Assurance has won over a hundred workplace awards largely due to our intentional and caring approach that begins with meeting our people where they are, celebrating their differences and creating an inclusive environment.

Assurance is a proud equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status or civil partnership/union status, veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Harassment or discrimination based upon any of the above is inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated; this includes harassment or discrimination for being associated with or knowing someone that identifies with any of the above.

Marsh & McLennan Agency (MMA) provides colleagues the freedom to make a career and difference. We encourage you to explore your curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams. More than just insurance brokers, we believe that a business culture that supports a healthy, safe work environment does so by offering the right benefits, programs, policies and opportunities to keep employees engaged and productive including: health and welfare, tuition assistance, 401K, employee assistance program, volunteer opportunities, and other programs.

Job Type: Full-time

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