• Audit resulting contracts for accuracy of coverage, terms, and conditions. • Assist with annual benefits renewals, including negotiation of changes in contracts. • When employee benefits are marketed, prepare bid specifications, identify appropriate markets, analyze proposals submitted, make recommendations, and assist in negotiation of (preferably multiyear) contracts. • Annual reviews of selected employee benefit package for quality of benefits, provided cost effectiveness, competitiveness and plan administration. • Monitor ongoing contracts, including provider plan administration, provider compliance with contract, and incurred claims. • Provide information on employee benefit issues, trends and proposed or new legislation. • Be available to meet with the Benefits staff and Rowan County Management as needed. • Assist in the design of employee benefits communications. Participate in Benefit Fairs and annual enrollment process. • Provide a key contact person to be available to answer questions and resolve issues that arise during the year regarding employee benefits, contract administration, and service provisions. • Evaluate various insurance products submitted by carriers, agents and brokers. • Perform other related consultation services as needed or requested.
