Assistant Vice President, Group Benefits

IntroductionDiscover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation.We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.OverviewThe Account Executive (AE) role will take a leading role in managing a book of business including being the primary point of contact for clients, negotiating and presenting renewals, and engaging clients in Gallagher’s annual benchmarking survey. Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, you will triage requests and send them to the appropriate team members for answers, tools, and direction. In addition the AE will work on ad hoc client projects/requests and RFPs related to group benefits.How you'll make an impactBuild, expand, and nurture relationships with new and existing clientsFocus on client retention, relationship management, and uncovering additional opportunities to cross-solve and identify additional service needs and coverage levelsUtilize your benefits expertise to present renewals, negotiate with carriers, and interpret benchmark data and analyze trendsComplete and present due diligence requests, marketings and participate in union negotiationsWork with clients to create an annual strategy and partner with internal team to ensure all goals are being executedAbout youBachelor's degree - Preferably in risk management/insurance, finance, actuarial studies, commerce or business5+ years of experience in group benefits insurance field (corporate, broker/consulting)Experience working with Canadian Employee Benefits, Vendors, Multinational Clients and Insurance CarriersLife License (LLQP) required; CEBS designation a plus but not required15 - 20% travel requiredCompensation and benefitsOn top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needsLife, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance optionsRetirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and moreEmployee Stock Purchase PlanOther benefits include:Educational expense reimbursementEmployee assistance programsDiscounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness)Opportunity for flexible work arrangementsPaid sick days & personal daysEmployee education recognition programEmployee referral bonus programWe value inclusion and diversityInclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. #J-18808-Ljbffr