Specifications include, but are not limited to: review, analysis, recommendation, and placement of all employee benefit policies and plans in the areas of health, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD and supplemental insurance policies. ; • Submit written comparison of benefits and pricing between current program and prospective plans to the City Manager and make recommendations. • Prepare and present a written report to the City Manager each quarter, specifying activities completed on behalf of the City. • Inform the City Manager of changes in insurance market conditions, status of insurers, legislative activity and laws as these may affect the City of Palmer. • Seek information from the insurance industry and other sources regarding the availability of products, coverage, rating information, licensing data, etc., which may assist and/or affect the City ; • Assist the City with any claim billings, administrative or other problems that may occur during coverage periods. • Assist in procuring stop loss reimbursements, if any and applicable • Provide estimated expenditures for employee benefit programs to the City in time for fiscal year budget submissions as required (annually before November 1st) • Review year-end settlements from insurance carriers, if any.