Associate Consultant, Employee Health & Benefits

Marsh McLennan

. Work closely with MMA clients to deliver exceptional customer service .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $64,700 - $120,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee benefits and insurance coverage, including compliance with Health & Welfare regulations. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for effectively managing client relationships and project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Benefits ExpertiseHealth & Welfare ComplianceLife & Health LicensureClient Relationship ManagementProject Coordination

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Hard Skills

Insurance Coverage KnowledgeBenchmark Data AnalysisRFP Process SupportPlan Design ReviewUnderwriting Calculation Negotiation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative TeamworkPresentation SkillsClient Inquiry Response

Certifications & Qualifications

Life & Health Licensure

Industry Keywords

HIPAAFMLACOBRA5500ACADOLERISA Wrap Documents

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with MMA clients to deliver exceptional customer service
Provide employee benefit expertise to help clients understand how insurance solutions support long-term strategies
Collaborate with sales professionals, Consultants, and insurance carrier partners
Assist with coordination, development, and execution of project plans and periodic client presentations
Support RFP, renewal, and implementation processes for client projects
Pull, analyze, summarize, and validate benchmark survey data for client plans
Develop and maintain vendor relationships
Identify and understand negotiable elements of underwriting calculations for all lines of coverage
Manage post-implementation processes for all lines of insurance coverage
Coordinate renewal processes, census data, Schedule A requests, and ERISA Wrap documents
Respond to client inquiries by email, phone, or other information requests
Review plans for design accuracy and discrepancies
Conduct initial research for client projects and coordinate information and presentations with vendors
Assist with open enrollment and other employee-related communications
Coordinate billing and claim issues between clients and vendors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior experience working with employee benefits and knowledge of various lines of insurance coverage, including medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, design, and rate structures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present to a range of professionals at each client
Knowledge of Health & Welfare compliance, including HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, 5500, ACA, and DOL
Life & Health Licensure or commitment to achieving it within 6 months of start date
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal staff and management, external clients, prospects, and vendors
Shared commitment to company values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Innovation, and Accountability