Employee Benefit Design

UPDATE: We are back up and running! Thank you for your patience!

We’re currently experiencing issues with our business email due to a widespread Microsoft/Outlook outage. We're hoping to get things back up and running as soon as possible.

In the meantime, if you need assistance or have any questions, feel free to give us a call at 417-889-6345 — we're still here to help!

We’ll share an update as soon as the issue is resolved. Thanks for your understanding!

Update: the phones are back up!

Our phones are currently down, but we're still here to help!

If you need to reach someone at Employee Benefit Design, please email us at [email protected]. If you're unsure who to contact, just send us a message, and we'll make sure it gets to the right person.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!

Update: This has been resolved!

Our phone carrier is experiencing a major outage today that has disrupted all inbound calls. If you are unsure who to reach out to by email, or for urgent requests, please email [email protected] so that we can get you to the right person! We will provide updates as the day progresses. Thank you for your patience!

"The best leaders build trust from the inside out." - Scott Baradell

Congratulations to our outstanding leader for being named one of Springfield Business Journal's 2022 Trusted Advisors!!

2022 Trusted Advisers Insurance Professional: Ken A. Stephens: Employee Benefit Design LLC For Ken A. Stephens, the insurance business is about meeting the clients’ needs, giving honest and accurate counsel and recommending the insurance coverage that’s essential.

Happiest 60th Birthday to Ken!!

Paraded him around the office to celebrate this special mile marker!

Position Description: Work in a coordinated effort with other team members on a specifically assigned book of in force business as well as new business support and implementation. This position is entry level with ample opportunity for growth and future career. All resources needed to obtain industry knowledge will be provided. The first 1-2 years will be learning under experience account managers with various job duties until knowledge and confidence is gained to have their own book of clients to manage.

Major Responsibilities:*
• Must be willing to learn, grow, and follow instructions from team members but also take initiative to further your own potential.
• Identify any potential problems that may arise and work as a team to create solutions.
• Learning knowledge of insurance carrier products and contracts; and, their application to existing and future clients.
• Create a positive atmosphere by demonstrating enthusiasm, a spirit of teamwork and by maintaining high standards and confidentiality.
• Provide daily interaction with insurance carriers in responding to the needs of existing and future clients.
• Learn and maintain two software programs.
• Participate in industry meetings for the purpose of continuing education to increase knowledge and/or obtain industry designations.

Skills:
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Detail oriented, resourceful – strong decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, manage multiple tasks, set and meet deadlines.

Experience:
• Required computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, and the ability to utilize a client data contact system.

"Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world" - Howard Zinn

We all hope we are never the parents that receive the devastating news of a childhood cancer diagnosis, but the reality is almost 16,000 children are diagnosed annually.

St. Jude's mission is to provide care and support for those children and their families without any financial burden.

All patients at St. Jude receive world renown care with no cost to the family, but we need your help!

We need YOU, St. Jude needs YOU!

Can you donate $10 to help those children and families in need?

Please visit the link below to make your donation by 9/18/2020.

St. Jude Walk/Run In September, supporters in communities across the country will participate in the St. Jude Walk/Run. This exciting, family-friendly event helps raise funds to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

We are looking for the perfect candidate to join our team. If you are interested in the open receptionist position please apply on the link below.

https://www.indeed.com/job/receptionist-30d42244d7dd0dcf

Department of Labor created "COVID-19 and the American Workplace" website for employers to have fingertip access to the FFCRA posters, common Q&A's and a recorded webinar with helpful information. Also provides a section of information and tools designated for small businesses! https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic

April 17, 2020 ends the grace period for displaying the FFCRA posters! Make sure your employees have access to view!