Valdosta City Schools requires a licensed Broker that is independent and is not affiliated with any insurance company, third party administrative agency or provider network. The brokerage firm must have experience (no less than 5 years) in providing brokerage services for public school-sector employers with at least 1100 employees. Valdosta City Schools requires the following services: ● 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 multi-year) contracts. ● Annual reviews of selected employee benefit packages 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 VCS Leadership as needed. ● Provide consistent and timely communication with district leaders and employees. ● 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. ● Assist with monthly reconciliations. ● Evaluate various insurance products submitted by carriers, agents and brokers. ● Perform other related consultation services as needed or requested.
