The incumbent will be responsible for renewals of all GB Small Business Alpha cases and Signature cases up to 100 lives from the first renewal onwards working with Account Executives (AE), Small Business (SB) Director and Renewal Underwriters and other staff in the RGO. Supports the Account Executives in building and maintaining successful advisor relationships. Persistency is a key to Small Business profitability. This role is designed to keep a strong focus on persistency while balancing the profitability of the group by using discretionary spending. Also, the role is designed to work closely with the AE so that the partnership results in increased persistency and advisor relationships. Position Responsibilities Prepares, sends, manages, and negotiates the renewals with plan advisors. Prioritize and monitor renewal workload by assigned case(s) and by advisor. Access various internal systems for previous renewals, claims history and other reports. Adjust renewal rates upwards or downwards depending on case and advisor, apply Discretionary Spending Account (DSA) Suggest plan design options. Handle renewal appeals and advisor marketing appeals working with renewal Underwriter. Assist advisors with selling the renewal. Manage cost negotiations with advisor on renewals. Follow up with advisors on renewals. Track terminations and document reasons for not being able to renew. Required Qualifications: Strong understanding of renewal processes and underwriting. Good knowledge of Group Benefits products, services, pricing, and cost control. Familiar with industry trends and advisor requirements. Excellent negotiation and persuasive communication skills. Ability to coach and assist plan advisors effectively. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders with different priorities. Ability to collaborate with advisors with varying degrees of maturity and product understanding. Managing competing or fluctuating priorities and deliverables When you join our team: We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see. About Manulife and John Hancock Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html. Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. 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To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com. Working Arrangement Hybrid Salary & Benefits Salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Please contact recruitment@manulife.com for additional information. Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions. We're Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. Better is what drives us. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognitions. Recent awards include: 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2023 Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2023 We’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2024) Manulife included in Bloomberg’s 2023 Gender-Equality Index To receive our latest job opportunities directly to your inbox, create an account or sign in and navigate to the ‘Job Alerts’ section located in the top right corner of the page. From there, you can sign up to receive job alerts. Our ambition is to be the most digital, customer-centric global company in our industry. Learn more at https://www.manulife.com/.
