at Health Care Service Corporation in Lombard, Illinois, United States
Job Description
At Dearborn Group, we consider our employees the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We enable employees to craft their career with curated development plans that set their learning path to a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Come join us and be part of a purpose driven company who is invested in your future!
Job Summary
This Position Is Responsible For The Development, Management And Execution Of Group Benefits Product Enhancements And Product Development Associated With A Particular Ancillary Product Line Within The Ancillary Portfolio Of Products In Addition, This Position Will Lead And Develop A Team Focused On A Particular Ancillary Product Line Or Lines.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor Degree OR 4 years of group benefits underwriting, product compliance, product development or marketing analysis experience in lieu of a degree.
* 6 years of combined experience in the majority of functional areas including group benefits underwriting, product compliance, product development, marketing analysis, within the insurance industry.
* Experience effectively interacting with staff/management across multiple departments and levels, including executive leadership.
* Experience leading and mentoring other staff, as appropriate
* Experience building key relationships and understanding organization interdependencies
* General business and financial analysis skills
* Knowledge of sales and marketing techniques, marketplace and competition
* Strong analytical and information synthesis skills
* Strong communication and persuasion skills
* Project management skills, inclouding strong organization, prioritization and problem solving skills
* Strong oral, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; experience accepting direction and feedback
* Flexibility and responsiveness in managing multiple projects concurrently
* Strong presentation and group facilitation skills
* Initiative and persistence, with experience meeting deadlines
* Experience leading within a team environment
* PC skills to include Excel, Access, and Word.
* Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
* Experience developing, guiding, or providing on-the-job training to staff.
* Experience delivering presentations independently to external clients.
* Knowledge of sales distribution activities.
* Experience with development of products from inception to launch, and product introduction and monitoring for success or need for reengineering.
* Sales and marketing techniques, knowledge of marketplace and competition, and underwriting knowledge.
* Experience recommending and creating management strategies for product line that includes underwriting guidelines, renewal guidelines and assisting in pricing strategy development.
* Management of external vendor relationships to support a product.
* Ability to autonomously manage complex corporate projects.
PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* Master's Degree and 2 years' experience in consulting, strategic planning, marketing, market research, product management, underwriting or product development.
* Health Insurance or employee benefits experience.
* Previous responsibility for the administration of product or product line, including development of products from inception to launch, and product introduction and monitoring for success or need for re-engineering
* Experience working directly with clients and benefit consultants or brokers
* Prior management experience
THIS IS A FLEX ROLE WORKING 3 DAYS IN THE OFFICE AND 2 DAYS FROM HOME
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Dearborn Group Employment Statement:
Dearborn Group is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.