The Associate Benefits Consultant will assist the Benefits Consultants with effectively and efficiently managing client activities.  The Associate Benefits Consultant will report to their assigned Team Leader (Vice President/Principal) as well as to the Partners of Health and Benefits.

A successful applicant will provide:

• Support and Assistance to Benefits Consultants:
  • Prepare market study census request templates
  • Prepare requests for proposals with alternative insurers and third party administrators
  • Negotiate renewals with incumbent carriers
  • Create market study exhibits for client meetings
  • Archival of final presentation exhibits and presentations for future reference
  • Preparation of client surveys
  • Request and maintain claim reports (according to elected schedule and for meeting prep)
  • Maintain history of rates and employee contributions for future reference
  • Preparation of CIS sheets
• Support and Assistance to Client Managers:
  • Completion of group application
  • Creation of cancellation letter and ensure they are sent to insurers in a timely manner
  • Completion of the implementation documents or plan design changes
  • Creation of employee communications (letters, webinars, conference calls, etc.)
  • Reviewing the first premium invoices for completion and accuracy
  • On-going claim, eligibility and billing issues
  • Scheduling health fairs/ flu shot clinic as necessary
• On-Going Support to Health & Benefits:
  • Assist Team Coordinator where necessary to help prepare census breakdown, census and billing audits
  • Provide Team Coordinator with other Administrative Support staff as necessary
  • Special projects which arise

A successful applicant for this position MUST have:

• 3-5 years of industry experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Superior client service skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

A successful applicant for this position:

• Must have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Must have the ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Must be able to occasionally work overtime
• Must be a team player
• Must be organized

We offer an excellent salary that is commensurate with experience.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, 401K, long term disability, life insurance, business travel accident, flexible spending account and section 125 plan. We also offer “Summer Fridays” and our dress code is business casual.

Chernoff Diamond is a nationally recognized benefits and risk management advisory firm providing in-depth services to meet the many complex and interrelated challenges faced by individual, business and professional clients. The firm’s competitive advantage is rooted in its highly experienced professionals, proprietary programs and products, and advanced in-house technological capabilities used to expand services, not replace them. Our culture is diverse, our atmosphere is intellectually stimulating, and we are seeking energetic, motivated, goal-oriented professionals to join our team. We offer the possibility of advancement in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Email or fax resume and introductory communication. Be sure to include your salary requirements.

The Benefits Consultant provides strategic advice while effectively and efficiently managing client activities.  The Benefits Consultant reports to their assigned Team Leader (Vice President/Principal) as well as to the Partners of Health & Benefits.

Responsibilities for this fast paced position are varied and include:

• Prepare strategic planning calendar and deliver to client
• Conduct strategic planning meeting with client to set proper expectations and discuss objectives for coming year
• Direct administrative support staff to secure census and current bills from client
• Request from administrative support that provider report be secured from current insurers
• Ensure administrative support staff conducts proper billing and census audits, as well as, census breakdown
• Request and negotiate incumbent renewals with in force insurers
• Prepare and launch requests for proposals with alternative insurers and third party administrators
• Consider alternative funding mechanisms, PEO’s, Exchanges and CDHPs when appropriate

Presentation Preparation Responsibilities include:

Benefit Consultants, with Team Leads and Partners, are responsible for delivering the renewal presentation to clients.  Post meeting redevelopment and renegotiation is the responsibility of the Benefit Consultant.

Post-Renewal Responsibilities include:

• Relay final decisions to Client Manager and discuss roll out for client
• Schedule meeting with Client Manager to facilitate completion of group application process
• Archive final presentation exhibits and presentations for future reference
• Maintain history of rates and employee contributions for future reference
• Prepare and submit CIS sheets

Non-Renewal Responsibilities include:

• Oversee completion of monthly/quarterly claim and utilization reports by the reporting team
• Conduct periodic review meetings to communicate claim and utilization performance
• Participate in performance appraisal process for team administrative support
• Assess client needs and recommend new lines of coverage
• Refer client to other areas of the firm when appropriate
• Communicate all relevant information to clients (industry, news, etc.)
• Request administrative support to create billing for client when appropriate
• Discuss new legislative changes with clients when appropriate
• Coordinate benefit statement completion, health advocate, 800# etc – when necessary
• Coordinate the following compliance requirements with internal units including:
  • 5500 filing
  • Government mandates
  • FSA and Section 125 discrimination testing

A successful applicant for this position MUST have:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Superior client service skills
• Great organizational skills (will provide open enrollment support by creating materials and assisting with meetings)
• Excellent proofreading skills (reviewing summary plan descriptions, contracts, etc.)
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Prior industry experience

A successful applicant for this position:

• Must have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Must have the ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Must be able to occasionally work overtime
• Must be a team player
• Must be organized

We offer an excellent salary that is commensurate with experience.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, 401K, long term disability, life insurance, business travel accident, flexible spending account and section 125 plan. We also offer “Summer Fridays” and our dress code is business casual.

Chernoff Diamond is a nationally recognized benefits and risk management advisory firm providing in-depth services to meet the many complex and interrelated challenges faced by individual, business and professional clients. The firm’s competitive advantage is rooted in its highly experienced professionals, proprietary programs and products, and advanced in-house technological capabilities used to expand services, not replace them. Our culture is diverse, our atmosphere is intellectually stimulating, and we are seeking energetic, motivated, goal-oriented professionals to join our team. We offer the possibility of advancement in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Email or fax resume and introductory communication. Be sure to include your salary requirements.

A Team Coordinator will assist members of the Health & Benefits division with a variety of tasks.  Responsibilities include maintaining client contact information, assisting with travel arrangements and assisting Benefits Consultants with marketing-related & renewal-related activity.

The Team Coordinator will be responsible for various Health & Benefits tasks, including:

• Marketing and Renewal Activity at the direction of the Benefit Consultant
  • Request any necessary information from insurance providers (i.e. geo-access, network)
  • Secure client information on a timely basis (i.e. census and bills)
  • Compile and analyze census/bill breakdown
  • Request and compile provider disruption reports
  • Develop additional client exhibits in advance of meeting
  • Coordinate exhibit preparation for presentation to client
• Assisting with travel arrangements, when necessary
• Maintaining and updating client contact information within Client Management System
• Assisting Benefits Consultants as necessary to achieve maximum client satisfaction and results
  • Respond quickly and appropriately to client challenges as they arise
  • Return client phone calls and e-mails within required time-frames
  • Assist with claim, billing and enrollment issues and track in Client Management System
  • Help facilitate the completion of the SPD Wrap and CMS filing
  • Update client and carrier contact information in Client Management System
  • Create client billings as directed for services such as monthly Service Fees, etc.

• 3-5 years of Administrative Assistant experience
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• 1-3 years of related experience is beneficial but not required (i.e. Employee benefits, medical insurance, group health benefits, etc.)

An ideal candidate for the Team Coordinator position must possess:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Superior client service skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Flexibility to occasionally work overtime, as required
• Characteristics of a team player

We offer an excellent salary that is commensurate with experience.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, 401K, long term disability, life insurance, business travel accident, flexible spending account and section 125 plan. We also offer “Summer Fridays” and our dress code is business casual.

Chernoff Diamond is a nationally recognized benefits and risk management advisory firm providing in-depth services to meet the many complex and interrelated challenges faced by individual, business and professional clients. The firm’s competitive advantage is rooted in its highly experienced professionals, proprietary programs and products, and advanced in-house technological capabilities used to expand services, not replace them. Our culture is diverse, our atmosphere is intellectually stimulating, and we are seeking energetic, motivated, goal-oriented professionals to join our team. We offer the possibility of advancement in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Email or fax resume and introductory communication. Be sure to include your salary requirements.

The New Business Administrator will assist the Director of New Business by providing administrative support to facilitate the approval and issuance of insurance policies. A successful applicant is a results-oriented, dependable individual with both a commitment to excellence and aptitude to work in a fast paced office environment. This position is based in our Uniondale, NY headquarters.

Responsibilities for this position are varied and include:

• Maintaining & updating database with new client information, requirements and activities that occur during the underwriting process
• Providing support to the underwriting team which includes but is not limited to downloading and completing applications, reviewing policies for accuracy, extensive close work with various forms and databases, generating invoices and policy summaries
• Providing sales support throughout the entire new business process
• Participating as a team member in special projects
• Participating in industry meetings for continuing education and/or obtaining industry designations

A successful applicant for this position:

• Must have knowledge of underwriting and insurance concepts
• Must be open to continuing education to better enhance role/responsibilities (exceptional applicants have an opportunity to be considered a role as a Jr. Underwriter)
• Must travel to and from industry meetings

A successful applicant for this position:

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have strong computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Outlook & Excel)
• Must be able to perform tasks well under pressure
• Must have strong attention to details with ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks within set deadlines
• Must have the professional demeanor and sensitivity to handle confidential data
• Must be able to work both as a team member and autonomously

We offer an excellent salary that is commensurate with experience.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, 401K, long term disability, life insurance, business travel accident, flexible spending account and section 125 plan. We also offer “Summer Fridays” and our dress code is business casual.

Chernoff Diamond is a nationally recognized benefits and risk management advisory firm providing in-depth services to meet the many complex and interrelated challenges faced by individual, business and professional clients. The firm’s competitive advantage is rooted in its highly experienced professionals, proprietary programs and products, and advanced in-house technological capabilities used to expand services, not replace them. Our culture is diverse, our atmosphere is intellectually stimulating, and we are seeking energetic, motivated, goal-oriented professionals to join our team. We offer the possibility of advancement in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Email or fax resume and introductory communication. Be sure to include your salary requirements.

The Pension Consultant will offer outstanding advice and administrative services to our clients.

The Pension Consultant will be responsible for all aspects of retirement plan administration, including:

• Speaking with clients and employees regarding their retirement accounts
• Conducting employee enrollment seminars
• Assisting clients and their employees with selection of investments
• Assisting plan auditors with reconciliation of plan financial transactions
• Checking retirement plan transactions for correctness and compliance
• Preparation and checking plan statements
• Determination of eligibility for participation
• Determination of eligibility for plan loans and distributions
• Performing required non-discrimination tests

• Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics, economics, finance, business or computer science
• At least 5 years of experience in qualified retirement plan administration, preferably in a daily valuation environment
• Excellent quantitative skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent communication skills

The applicant must be an excellent communicator with significant pension consulting experience. You must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while continuing to acquire new skills, and applying those skills to the process of providing outstanding advice and services to our clients.

We offer an excellent salary that is commensurate with experience.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, 401K, long term disability, life insurance, business travel accident, flexible spending account and section 125 plan. We also offer “Summer Fridays” and our dress code is business casual.

Chernoff Diamond is a nationally recognized benefits and risk management advisory firm providing in-depth services to meet the many complex and interrelated challenges faced by individual, business and professional clients. The firm’s competitive advantage is rooted in its highly experienced professionals, proprietary programs and products, and advanced in-house technological capabilities used to expand services, not replace them. Our culture is diverse, our atmosphere is intellectually stimulating, and we are seeking energetic, motivated, goal-oriented professionals to join our team. We offer the possibility of advancement in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Email or fax resume and introductory communication. Be sure to include your salary requirements.

Responsibilities include: participating in professional development through education, training and mentoring; providing service and advice related to design, implementation and ongoing maintenance of intelligent life insurance programs; working with senior consultants to advise clients on compensation planning, sophisticated & intelligent uses of life insurance, wealth transfer and estate minimization; expanding existing client & professional relationships.

Responsibilities include: participating in professional development through education, training and mentoring; providing service and advice related to design, implementation and ongoing maintenance of intelligent life insurance programs; working with senior consultants to advise clients on compensation planning, sophisticated & intelligent uses of life insurance, wealth transfer and estate minimization; expanding existing client & professional relationships.

• High Integrity
• Ambitious
• Goal Oriented
• Marketing Background
• Ability to Comprehend and Explain Complex Information

Base compensation commensurate with background and experience, plus incentive bonus. Unlimited growth & income potential.

Our generous benefits package includes health, dental, 401K, long term disability, life insurance, business travel accident, flexible spending account and section 125 plan.

Chernoff Diamond is a nationally recognized benefits and risk management advisory firm providing in-depth services to meet the many complex and interrelated challenges faced by individual, business and professional clients. The firm’s competitive advantage is rooted in its highly experienced professionals, proprietary programs and products, and advanced in-house technological capabilities used to expand services, not replace them. Our culture is diverse, our atmosphere is intellectually stimulating, and we are seeking energetic, motivated, goal-oriented professionals to join our team. We offer the possibility of advancement in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Email or fax resume and introductory communication. Be sure to include your salary requirements.

The Retirement Plans Associate Administrator will work with the Operations Department on the daily recordkeeping of retirement plans. This position will provide the opportunity to learn alongside our team of innovative retirement plan consultants, actuaries and investment advisors. We offer a training program and provide our employees with exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth.

The Retirement Plans Associate Administrator will be responsible for various Retirement Plan Services tasks, including:

• Ensuring the timely processing of payroll contributions, participant terminations and loan distributions
• Mutual fund trading
• Reconciliation of cash and investments on a daily basis
• Working on the conversion of retirement plans to our platform

The Retirement Plans Associate Administrator must have:

• Knowledge of recordkeeping software (Schwab Retirement Technologies or Sungard Relius) preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in at least one of the following (or similar): Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Business
• Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent computer skills

The applicant must be precise and organized. You must enjoy working with a team in a fast-paced environment while acquiring new skills. You must be able to multitask and meet several deadlines throughout the day.

We offer an excellent salary that is commensurate with experience.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, 401(k), long term disability, life insurance, business travel accident, flexible spending account and section 125 plan. We also offer “Summer Fridays” and our dress code is business casual.

Chernoff Diamond is a nationally recognized benefits and risk management advisory firm providing in-depth services to meet the many complex and interrelated challenges faced by individual, business and professional clients.  The firm’s competitive advantage is rooted in its highly experienced professionals, proprietary programs and products, and advanced in-house technological capabilities used to expand services, not replace them.  Our culture is diverse, our atmosphere is intellectually stimulating, and we are seeking energetic, motivated, goal-oriented professionals to join our team.  We offer the possibility of advancement in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Please send resume and introductory communication to e-mail address below.  Be sure to include your salary requirements.