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# Account Manager - Health and Wellness at Cottingham & Butler

- **Company:** Cottingham & Butler
- **Location:** Dubuque Iowa, United States
- **Posted:** 2024-06-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/cottinghambutlerinsuranceservicesinc/jobs/4056586008?gh_jid=4056586008

## Job description

Health and Wellness Account Manager – Cottingham and Butler

What our Account Managers do and why it’s important

Cottingham and Butler’s Health and Wellness division is growing, and we are adding Account Managers to our team! Our Health and Wellness division partners with organizations to improve the health of their employees. As an Account Manager you will play an integral role in helping our clients achieve their goal of creating a healthier and more engaged workforce. Daily responsibilities include helping clients understand, implement, and utilize our world class wellness products and services.

In practice, the core activities of the job include:

- Communication: setting up meetings with clients, explaining services, assisting with concerns, carrying out requests, etc.
- Administrative: putting in work behind the scenes to ensure seamless client implementation and launches of the products.
- Collaboration: working with teammates to deliver a quality experience for the clients across the board.

Strength and skills necessary for success in the role

As an Account Manager you will represent the company to our clients on a daily basis. For this reason, we are looking for several key characteristics that will be necessary to succeed in the role: outstanding communicator, highly organized, team oriented, and even keeled.

We understand that not everyone has a background in this field which is why we are willing to train you on the technical details. It’s more important to us that you have the right interpersonal skills to fit the role. While we don’t expect you to be perfect in every part of the job right away, the traits mentioned above are essential for success in the position.

## Benefits

Most Benefits start Day 1

- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Flex Spending or HSA
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit-Sharing/ Defined Contribution (1-year waiting period)
- PTO/ Paid Holidays
- Company-paid ST and LT Disability
- Maternity Leave/ Parental Leave
- Subsidized Parking
- Company-paid Term Life/Accidental Death Insurance

About Cottingham and Butler’s Health and Wellness Division

Cottingham and Butler’s Health and Wellness division was created with the employer's needs and the participant's experience in mind. We focus on reducing medical costs, while increasing employee engagement and productivity. This is accomplished by providing onsite biometric screenings, engaging participants through technology and programming, educating the participant with risk-specific targeted communications, and supporting positive behavior change through our Health Coaching and Condition Management programs.

## About Cottingham & Butler

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Cottingham & Butler is a privately-held national insurance broker providing risk management, property & casualty, and employee benefits insurance and consulting services.
- **Entity Type**: Private (privately held, bootstrapped – no external funding rounds reported)
- **Headquarters**: Dubuque, Iowa, United States
- **Founded**: 1887
- **Founders**: Not publicly named (family-led; current leadership includes David Becker – CEO, Andrew Butler – Executive Chairperson, John E. Butler – Chairperson, Mike Hessling – President)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Insurance brokerage and risk management
- **Target customers**: B2B – mid-market to large enterprises across various industries
- **Mission**: “To partner with our clients, to protect their most valuable assets, and to build an exceptional company of passionate insurance professionals.” [cottinghambutler.com](https://www.cottinghambutler.com/about/leadership)

## Products & Services
- **Property & Casualty Insurance**: Coverage for commercial property, liability, workers’ compensation, and more.
- **Employee Benefits Solutions**: Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits consulting.
- **Captives & Programs**: Alternative risk financing and captive management for sophisticated clients.
- **Claims Management**: Full-service claims administration and advocacy.
- **Safety Management Services**: Risk control, loss prevention, and safety consulting.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of approximately **$779.8M** (LinkedIn estimate) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cottingham-&-butler)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Privately held; no external investors disclosed. Key partners include New Horizon Academy (on-site childcare provider).
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - 3rd largest privately and independently held insurance broker in the U.S. [cottinghambutler.com](https://www.cottinghambutler.com/about/leadership)
  - Over 1,300 employees (company states) [cottinghambutler.com](https://www.cottinghambutler.com/about/leadership); LinkedIn reports ~715 employees with +6.9% YoY growth [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cottingham-&-butler)
  - Active job postings increased +36.9% quarterly and +43.8% yearly [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cottingham-&-butler)
  - National presence with offices across the U.S. and in Canada.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale & Independence**: As the 3rd largest privately held broker in the U.S., they combine national resources with independent ownership, enabling long-term client focus without shareholder pressure.
- **Longevity & Trust**: Operating since 1887 – 135+ years of stability and client relationships.
- **Culture of Continuous Improvement**: “Better Every Day” mantra drives innovation and service excellence.
- **Integrated Services**: Full suite from insurance placement to claims and safety, offering a seamless client experience.

## Strategic Focus
- **National Expansion**: Growing geographic footprint and service capabilities to reach more clients.
- **Talent Development**: Heavy investment in employee growth, with a scholarship program that has awarded over $1M to students and strong internal promotion paths.
- **Innovation in Risk Management**: Developing new captive and program structures to meet evolving client needs.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes “Better Every Day” – a commitment to personal and professional growth, integrity, transparency, and respect. [cottinghambutler.com](https://www.cottinghambutler.com/ourculture-people)
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription, free telehealth, paid disability, brain health resources, 401K with profit sharing, tax-advantaged accounts, dependent scholarship program. [cottinghambutler.com](https://www.cottinghambutler.com/careers-culture)
- **Family Support**: On-site childcare center at Dubuque headquarters with preferred rates for employees (powered by New Horizon Academy). [cottinghambutler.com](https://www.cottinghambutler.com/careers-culture)
- **Work Environment**: Headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa, with onsite dining and fitness; hybrid/remote options not explicitly stated but likely role-dependent. Offers both sales and corporate/service career tracks.
- **Growth Opportunities**: Strong internal mobility, mentorship for new grads, and a track record of promoting from within.

## Sources
1. [cottinghambutler.com](https://www.cottinghambutler.com/) – Company homepage, services, mission
2. [cottinghambutler.com/careers-culture](https://www.cottinghambutler.com/careers-culture) – Careers page with benefits and culture details
3. [cottinghambutler.com/about/leadership](https://www.cottinghambutler.com/about/leadership) – Leadership, history, and company facts
4. [cottinghambutler.com/ourculture-people](https://www.cottinghambutler.com/ourculture-people) – Culture and values page
5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cottingham-&-butler) – LinkedIn company profile with employee count, revenue, and growth trends

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