Associate Manager - Absence, Disability Management and Life Insurance (ADML)

Posted 13 days ago

willis towers watsonArlington (TX)

Compensation and Benefits Managers Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$90,000-$120,000

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About the role

Absence, Disability Management and Life Insurance Senior Associate As an Absence, Disability Management and Life Insurance Senior Associate, you will be at the forefront of managing projects for large, complex clients involving the design and management of the full array of group disability and broader disability management programs. You will participate in new business activities and the creation of new intellectual capital. You will position yourself to grow into a senior relationship management and/or leadership role by serving as the pivotal point on all projects and working alongside industry experts on cutting edge solutions. Note that visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

The Role: Provide value-added consulting expertise on large, sophisticated Absence, Disability Management and Life (ADML) projects involving short- and long-term disability benefits, leave of absence programs, vacation/paid time-off, sick leave, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance and related programs; sample projects include:

ADML benefit plan analysis, design and cost savings strategies
Vendor procurement, negotiation and optimization
Audits of vendor performance (financial and operational)
Paid family and company leave program development
Serve as project manager and day to day contact for clients; materially contribute to project plan creation and lead the team on delivery; ensure progress against established objectives, budgets, timelines, deliverables and quality standards
Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
Complete and master analytical work
Contribute to the development of new intellectual capital

Qualifications:

Qualifications 3+ years' experience and success in the design/management of large group disability plans gained in a consulting or brokerage environment; alternatively, similar experience in a consultative role gained at a carrier or vendor
Strong financial skills; prior experience in group disability underwriting or claims management strongly preferred
Proven experience creating project plans and successfully leading teams in execution of the project against plan guidelines
Demonstrated success in managing client issues and relationships
Desire and ability to expand relationships with current clients
Polished and well developed oral and written communication skills
Self-starter attitude and ability to work individually and as part of a team
Flexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issues
Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
Experience in training/mentoring junior staff
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPointAvailability to travel at least 15% (mainly day travel)
Bachelor's degree required, preferably with significant quantitative coursework
State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining.

Compensation The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $90,000-$120,000 USD per year. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus Company BenefitsWTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)

Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time OffRetirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. EOE, including disability/vets

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