Brian Cox
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Positive and upbeat with top-notch strengths in building relationships, solving problems and managing conflict. Proficient in different insurance providers, industry practices and plan structures. For over a decade through a wide lens across multiple business sectors, assisted customers throughout the sales process to achieve top satisfaction scores.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medicare Benefits Consultant
Curana Health
St. Louis, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Tasked with selling, presenting, and represenating NHC’s special needs Medicare advantage plan to NHC centers in State of Missouri
- Create and maintain effective business relationships with agencies and organizations focused on the Medicare population
- Coordinates directly with region directors and center administration in creating growth and networking strategies: targeting 60% rate of enrollment amongst NHC centers in assigned territory in Missouri
- Active in building, enrolling, and development of key KPI and enrollment growth metrics for new plan options in Louisiana.
- Conducted employee consultations to explain benefits options and eligibility.
Licensed Health Advisor
Essence Health Care
ST. LOUIS, USA
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Advised, guided and enrolled seniors across Missouri and Illinois into Essence Healthcare umbrella of Medicare Advantage portfolio; specific to the Medicare and Medicaid/Dual Special Needs market
- Supported members through navigation of enrollment process to facilitate optimal decisions
- Presented health education talks at training workshops and conferences in the local area
- Built strong community and business relationships with local physician offices and networks such as ChedMed and SSM
- Researched and corrected customer issues in areas such as plan benefits, coverage eligibility, and claims processes.
Senior Insurance Broker
Sunshine Senior Servicess
ST. LOUIS, USA
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Responsible for an array of sales functions across an array of Senior Insurance products from Medicare Advantage to Life Insurance to Hospital Indemnity plans.
- Evaluated and pursued sales leads obtained through direct referrals, networking, marketing, cold-calling and lead generation in MO/IL Contracted with Health Insurance carriers United Healthcare, Aetna, GTL, Humana, Anthem, among many others.
- Researched coverage and premium options and supplied clients with best coverage available for individual needs.
- Built relationships with external parties, such as carriers, vendors, and regulators.
Senior Insurance Coach
JBL Financial Services
st. louis, USA
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Works as primary point of contact for JBL Financial book of Medicare business.
- Implemented marketing and networking strategies to grow client base by a projected 200%
- Prepared proposals and conducted closing interviews to increase insurance sales.
- Conducted telephone appointments with prospective clients to build rapport and sell insurance services.
- Participated in the weekly radio show "Straight Talk on Retirement" on 590 AM
- Coordinated client assessments to tailor coaching approaches for individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing
Harris Stowe State University
St Louis, MO05.2005
Skills
- Sales Expertise
- Benefits analysis
- Enrollment strategies
- Customer relationship management
- Relationship Building
- Lead Generation
- Territory Management
- Business Development
Certification
Currently hold active Missouri, Texas, Virginia, Louisiana and Illinois Health and Life Insurance License
Timeline
Medicare Benefits Consultant
Curana Health
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Health Advisor
Essence Health Care
08.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Insurance Broker
Sunshine Senior Servicess
05.2018 - 08.2021
Senior Insurance Coach
JBL Financial Services
12.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing
Harris Stowe State University