Magen Hegarty
Houston,TX
Summary
Strategic Benefits Manager with proven experience in developing and implementing effective strategies that align with organizational goals. Skilled in navigating complex benefits administration, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing budget constraints. Known for ability to improve employee satisfaction through tailored benefits packages while optimizing company expenses. Successfully enhanced workforce retention and recruitment by designing competitive compensation structures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Benefits Account Manager
McCumber Insurance Services
Bakersfield, California
01.2018 - 02.2023
- Managed benefits administration for a diverse client base, ensuring compliance with ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and other regulatory requirements
- Oversaw full end-to-end lifecycle of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and wellness initiatives
- Negotiated contracts with benefit providers to ensure cost-effective and competitive benefits offerings
- Maintained employee benefits records, processed new hire and qualifying event transactions, and managed vendor file feeds
- Conducted audits and resolved discrepancies in benefit enrollments and payments
- Served as a subject matter expert on benefits-related questions, educating clients on their plan options
- Led benefits presentations for new hires and annual open enrollment sessions
- Lead the Medicare Department selling and managing Part D, Part C and Medicare Supplements
- Prospected for new business opportunities by identifying potential clients, conducting targeted outreach, and delivering employer presentations to decision-makers, highlighting the full range of insurance solutions and services offered
Certified Enroller
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
California, United States
03.2014 - 12.2017
- Conducted benefits enrollment meetings for companies, working closely with brokers to ensure smooth execution
- Educated employees on a variety of insurance products, including life, AD&D, disability, dental, vision, and critical illness plans
- Assisted clients in completing applications and resolving policy-related inquiries
Insurance Agent/ Executive Assistant
Principal Financial Group
Bakersfield, CA
08.2011 - 01.2015
- Provided direct customer support and managed life and health insurance policies
- Handled scheduling, correspondence, and administrative tasks for a Senior Financial Representative
- Received AHIP Certification to sell and manage all Medicare business for the Agency
Skills
- Employee Benefits Administration
- Compliance (ERISA, COBRA, ACA, FMLA, ADA)
- Vendor and provider negotiations
- Benefits Enrollment and Employee Education
- Payroll and Benefits Systems
- Microsoft Excel and Data Analysis
- Customer Service and Client Relations
- Account retention
- Stakeholder management
Professional Licenses
- California Department of Insurance License, 0H46459
- Texas Department of Insurance License, 3219916
Affiliations
- Treasurer for Rio-Bravo Greeley Swim Team located in Bakersfield, California. April 2021- Present.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Benefits Account Manager
McCumber Insurance Services
01.2018 - 02.2023
Certified Enroller
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
03.2014 - 12.2017
Insurance Agent/ Executive Assistant
Principal Financial Group
08.2011 - 01.2015