Public Sector Benefits Counselor (2-15 Required)

*** THIS IS AN URGENT NEED. YOU MUST HAVE A FLORIDA 2-15 LICENSE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT MEET THIS CONDITION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED. ***

The Florida Public Sector division of Colonial Life, an established leader in the employee benefits industry that’s been in business for more than 75 years, has an opening for a Public Sector Benefits Counselor to join its market-leading team in the Florida Keys area.

The Public Sector Benefits Counselor will be responsible for effectively and professionally representing Colonial Life during enrollments with our government clients' employees. S/he will consult with employees on concerns regarding their health benefits, as well as educate them on the financial peace of mind our product offerings can provide during an unexpected health event. Other duties may be assigned.

An intensive and in-depth training will be provided by our South Florida district office. Colonial Life provides all materials, brochures, business cards, and training. As noted, Florida 2-15 insurance license is mandatory.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to facilitate the enrollment, ensuring that proper information/paperwork for all enrollments and new hires is collected, input electronically in a timely manner
• Excellent follow-up skills in order to collect any missing information from clients and confirm underwriting memos
• Test the enrollment database and check for errors prior to the enrollment
• Attend the benefits counselor meeting prior to the enrollment
• Access to a laptop and cellphone
• Other duties as assigned

CHARACTERISTICS OF IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Very detail-oriented and organized
• EXCELLENT communication and listening skills
• Reliable - punctuality extremely important
• Flexible, willing to travel locally if needed (work may also be remote due to COVID-19 restrictions & safety)
• Professional appearance, self-driven
• Computer literate, sincere desire to educate and help others

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. We will contact you directly if interested. Thank you.

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ABOUT COLONIAL LIFE & UNUM GROUP:

Unum is a company of people serving people. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers and a Fortune 500 company, Unum's financial protection benefits help protect more than 33 million working people and their families from the financial impact of illness or injury. Unum's three distinct, but similarly focused US businesses – Unum US, Colonial Life, and Starmount Life – are each a market leader in making disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, and vision insurance accessible in the workplace.

Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Unum has significant US operations in Portland, Maine, Worcester, Massachusetts, and Glendale, California with over 35 field offices nationwide.

Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina with over 40 field offices nationwide.

Starmount Life is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is the dental and vision center of excellence for Unum in the US.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Experience:

• Customer Service, Insurance, or HR/Benefits: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Florida 2-15 (Health & Life) License (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

Work Location: Multiple Locations