Specifications include, but are not limited to: CITY is seeking a broker/consultant to perform the full range of services related to the analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, improvement, and communication of the CITY group insurance programs. This includes, but is not limited to: • Assisting the CITY team in administering all group insurance plans, responding to questions from and providing information to staff, and providing other consulting services during the course of the plan year. • Assist CITY in complying with laws and regulations related to employee benefits. • Review funding levels, claims experience, claim service, and claim administration to ensure maximum benefit to CITY • Determine and recommend the most economical funding methods for the benefit programs and strike a balance between cost and comprehensiveness of the programs. • Develop a solicitation/negotiation strategy and lead (in agreement with CITY) in all negotiations with providers on all issues including those related to premiums, benefit levels, plan design, and special terms and conditions. • Meet and provide reports to various CITY representatives. • Assist CITY with the implementation and communication of new programs or changes to existing programs, which will include attending and presenting information at Open Enrollment meetings. • Research any new developments in the law and employee benefit programs on an ongoing basis.
