Gallagher
Employee Benefit Underwriting Consultant
Gallagher, Cockeysville, Maryland, United States, 21030
Base pay range
$72,000.00/yr - $140,500.00/yr
Introduction At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work, think of Gallagher.
Overview The Employee Benefits Underwriting Consultant is responsible for working with their Team Leader, other Underwriters, Data Consultants, Account Managers, Producers, and Clients in preparing requests for proposals, obtaining and analyzing carrier quotes, inputting and analyzing data from various automation systems, and maintaining a small book of business. It also works collaboratively with the underwriting and data teams to perform financial and data analysis of a client’s healthcare plans.
The Ideal Candidate
2+ years of experience working with employee benefits.
A true professional, you have an excellent balance of analytical skills while being team oriented.
You are a natural presenter and great communicator up, down, and across the organization and work well with other teams and in client settings.
The results of your work speak for itself to drive the business forward.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Execute competitive bidding of all employee benefits coverage lines.
Prepare PowerPoints outlining financial and contractual analysis according to company policy.
Review vendor proposals for accuracy.
Collaborate with Data Consultants, Account Managers, and Producers to evaluate, determine, and recommend alternative coverages, pricing, options, and plan design changes based on analysis of available plan elements and on client/prospect goals.
Produce deliverables timely, accurately, and in compliance with company standards.
Provide deliverables for Fully Insured and Self‑Funded clients.
Present benchmarking and applicable illustrations to clients.
Perform basic duties in our Actuarial Tool and Data Warehouse.
Forecast and develop client budget projections.
Maintain positive relationships with vendor representatives.
Remain abreast of the health insurance environment and constantly changing insurance legislation.
Respond to routine and non‑routine correspondence.
Work independently and within the team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects.
Represent AssuredPartners positively and professionally with both internal and external clients.
Maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure in a deadline‑driven environment.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
About You Required:
Bachelor's degree and 3 years within employee benefits field in an underwriting capacity. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and Microsoft Office.
Preferred:
Advanced Excel Skills. Math or Finance degree preferred.
Behaviors:
Detail oriented; strong analytical skills and good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to multi‑task to meet deadlines with quality and accurate deliverables. Must maintain favorable relationships with clients, vendors and other office staff.
Compensation and Benefits We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the
minimum core benefits
you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(k) and Roth options
Tax‑advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
And more…
We Value Inclusion and Diversity Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non‑conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales; Insurance
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Introduction At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work, think of Gallagher.
Overview The Employee Benefits Underwriting Consultant is responsible for working with their Team Leader, other Underwriters, Data Consultants, Account Managers, Producers, and Clients in preparing requests for proposals, obtaining and analyzing carrier quotes, inputting and analyzing data from various automation systems, and maintaining a small book of business. It also works collaboratively with the underwriting and data teams to perform financial and data analysis of a client’s healthcare plans.
The Ideal Candidate
2+ years of experience working with employee benefits.
A true professional, you have an excellent balance of analytical skills while being team oriented.
You are a natural presenter and great communicator up, down, and across the organization and work well with other teams and in client settings.
The results of your work speak for itself to drive the business forward.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Execute competitive bidding of all employee benefits coverage lines.
Prepare PowerPoints outlining financial and contractual analysis according to company policy.
Review vendor proposals for accuracy.
Collaborate with Data Consultants, Account Managers, and Producers to evaluate, determine, and recommend alternative coverages, pricing, options, and plan design changes based on analysis of available plan elements and on client/prospect goals.
Produce deliverables timely, accurately, and in compliance with company standards.
Provide deliverables for Fully Insured and Self‑Funded clients.
Present benchmarking and applicable illustrations to clients.
Perform basic duties in our Actuarial Tool and Data Warehouse.
Forecast and develop client budget projections.
Maintain positive relationships with vendor representatives.
Remain abreast of the health insurance environment and constantly changing insurance legislation.
Respond to routine and non‑routine correspondence.
Work independently and within the team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects.
Represent AssuredPartners positively and professionally with both internal and external clients.
Maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure in a deadline‑driven environment.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
About You Required:
Bachelor's degree and 3 years within employee benefits field in an underwriting capacity. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and Microsoft Office.
Preferred:
Advanced Excel Skills. Math or Finance degree preferred.
Behaviors:
Detail oriented; strong analytical skills and good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to multi‑task to meet deadlines with quality and accurate deliverables. Must maintain favorable relationships with clients, vendors and other office staff.
Compensation and Benefits We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the
minimum core benefits
you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(k) and Roth options
Tax‑advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
And more…
We Value Inclusion and Diversity Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non‑conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales; Insurance
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