Benefits Analyst Lead

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 10 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. More information is available at

hybrid position.

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing customer service and supporting Producers by servicing existing accounts and soliciting new business. Independent responsibility for servicing and retention of assigned customers/policies in large markets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with Producer and/or Account Executive to determine bid and/or renewal strategy;
• Works with client or prospective client to identify the group’s specific characteristics including benefit needs, design, benchmarking/trend analysis, group demographics and/or employee census;
• Gathers information and provides analysis and recommendations to client’s existing coverages;
• Prepares RFPs for client renewal or prospective groups, to include employee census, current/renewal plan design/rate information, and historical claims experience data;
• Selects employee benefit markets for solicitation and negotiates with incumbent and bidding carriers for benefit and premium considerations;
• Analyzes market proposals for verification of benefits, premium and competitiveness;
• Performs self‑funding analysis;
• Negotiates with incumbent and bidding carriers to ensure most competitive rates/products for clients and prospective clients;
• Serves as a technical expert, assisting other team members to resolve complex issues;
• Prepares proposals for client presentation;
• Reviews coverage contracts for accuracy of policy provisions;
• Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Four (4) or more years related work experience;
• Encouraged to complete Career Path requirements as communicated by supervisor;
• Valid Insurance License;
• Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal.

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills;
• Excellent problem solving and time management skills;
• Intermediate typing skills (30-35 wpm);
• Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork;
• Ability to prioritize work for multiple projects and deadlines;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

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 and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

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