Underwriting Consultant

Underwriting Consultant - Employee Benefits

California, USA

Posted Monday, November 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM

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

Responsible for execution of all advanced pricing and analysis requests. Leads in the development and management of assigned underwriting and analyst teams.

• Expert in all major areas of underwriting, including special pricing and marketing projects.
• Meet with Producers, clients, Underwriters, and Account Executives as needed to define and accomplish projects.
• Manage team of Underwriters and Analysts to determine workload distribution of the department.
• Assist in determining strategic goals of team(s), including resource planning, education/training needs, policy development, and business growth.
• Identify, coordinate and manage all relevant external business partner relationships, including insurance carriers, external consultants, third party administrators, and vendors.
• Expert in understanding actuarial plan values and how they are used in various pricing and analysis projects, including competent use of available software.
• Full understanding of underwriting models and reporting templates, with the ability to fully modify and customize to meet customer needs.
• Lead and manage all assigned client underwriting projects, presenting analysis to clients directly in a clear and understandable manner.
• Assist Producers in prospecting activities as needed, including written RFP responses, finalist presentations, and related follow‑up activities.
• Maintain data tracking and reporting for financial management, underwriting models, client reports, and other analytical deliverables.
• Be competent in multiple carrier data and reporting systems to obtain claim data for reporting and analysis purposes.
• Confidently analyze and challenge insurance company renewal calculations for fully‐insured contracts.
• Actively engage in educational opportunities to further underwriting knowledge, market trends, and regulatory environment.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all work performed, managing timelines and meeting deadlines as established.
• Address incoming correspondence and respond in a timely manner.
• Lead in training development and execution on underwriting and analysis related topics.
• Comply with agency management system data standards and data integrity, entering and maintaining complete and accurate information.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Five (5) or more years of related work experience.
• One (1) or more years of management experience leading a team of at least 3 individuals.
• Valid Insurance License.
• Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal.

• 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 foster teamwork.
• Ability to completely manage mid‑level and large projects and effectively lead assigned teams to complete goals.
• 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; advanced MS Excel skills required.

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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