At Alliant Insurance Services, we thrive on creating employee benefits solutions built on the idea that health makes growth possible. As top tier professionals dedicated to solving our clients health and welfare insurance challenges, Alliant team members deliver an unrivaled depth of service, and our unique approach enables us to help clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity. This position is a chance to join a dynamic, expanding company with prospects for individual and career growth.
As one of the 5 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide.
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SUMMARY
Responsible for working with Underwriting team in reviewing, evaluating and underwriting assigned pricing requests for Association Health Plans. Handles primary underwriting functions for assigned projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in all aspects of underwriting for assigned accounts, Association Health Plan (AHP) programs, and employer groups, including risk assessment, pricing, and financial analysis.
Evaluates small and mid-sized employer groups for participation in Association Health Plans through analysis of demographic, enrollment, contribution, claims, and utilization data.
Develops, maintains, and applies underwriting and rating models to support new business quotes, renewals, and ongoing program management.
Analyzes employer group risk profiles and recommends appropriate risk tiers, pricing adjustments, and underwriting actions based on established guidelines and strategic objectives.
Provides underwriting, pricing, financial, and analytical support to assigned service teams, producers, clients, and carrier partners.
Assists in the development of pricing evaluations, financial projections, alternative funding analyses, and benefit plan options as requested by clients and service teams.
Reviews competitive market data, carrier proposals, benefit designs, and pricing trends to support strategic positioning, growth, retention, and profitability objectives.
Monitors market conditions, carrier rate actions, industry trends, and regulatory developments affecting Association Health Plans and employee benefits programs.
Manages and tracks all quoting, underwriting, renewal, and rating activity for assigned accounts, programs, brokers, and employer groups.
Maintains data tracking and reporting systems for financial management, underwriting models, quote activity, renewal outcomes, client reporting, competitive analysis, and other analytical deliverables.
Maintains working knowledge of carrier, TPA, enrollment, and reporting systems necessary to obtain data required for underwriting, financial analysis, and program management.
Maintains complete files, underwriting documentation, historical data, pricing assumptions, and supporting analysis for all assigned clients and programs.
Ensures underwriting decisions, pricing recommendations, and financial analyses are properly documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
Supports broker and client discussions by providing underwriting insights, pricing rationale, renewal analysis, and financial recommendations.
Identifies opportunities to improve underwriting processes, pricing methodologies, reporting capabilities, operational efficiencies, and program performance.
Actively engages in continuing education opportunities to further underwriting expertise, market knowledge, financial acumen, and understanding of the regulatory environment.
Responsible for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of all work performed, including effective management of priorities, project timelines, and established deadlines.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, carrier guidelines, Association Health Plan requirements, and internal underwriting standards.
Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);
Performs all duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and all federal, state and local laws, wherein the Company operates.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Related work experience in underwriting
Valid Insurance License within 90 Days
Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal
SKILLS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem solving and time management skills
Good customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills
Excellent planning, organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork
Ability to work productively as an individual to accomplish assigned projects
Ability to prioritize work for multiple projects and deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
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We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.
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Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law.
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