Alliant Insurance Services
Benefits Analyst II - Employee Benefits
Alliant Insurance Services, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Overview
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 approach helps clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity. This position offers opportunities for individual and career growth within a dynamic, expanding company. 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 www.alliant.com. Responsibilities
Initiates recurring analyst renewal projects on assigned accounts (pre-renewal spreads, carrier renewal process initiation, information requests, etc.); gathers, reviews and validates all information related to assigned clients for renewal analysis and marketing purposes, gaining comprehensive familiarity with client details and history. Evaluates carrier utilization reporting to identify key cost drivers and make recommendations for possible plan design changes. Coordinates and assists in renewal challenges (underwriting). Creates new financial reporting package from templates as needed. Conducts provider network comparison analysis (access disruption analysis). Coordinates with account team to understand strategy for client renewal and define roles and responsibilities, outlining renewal project action items and deadlines. Collaborates with all current insurance carriers and vendors to obtain preliminary and/or firm renewals and prepares initial financial summary and benefit highlights. Presents preliminary renewal summaries and marketing results to the account team to determine plan options and/or marketing strategy; works with the account team to develop and execute negotiation strategy. Presents all final results to the account team, determines content and structure of renewal presentation and identifies analytical support materials (utilization review, contribution strategy, benchmarking, financial reporting, etc.). Executes all relevant plan option requests, marketing projects and necessary analysis to complete account strategy objectives. Reviews all marketing and plan option responses for accuracy and completeness, and requests clarifications or revisions as needed. Handles ongoing client maintenance projects (monthly/quarterly) as determined by the account team. Reviews team members' work for accuracy and completeness as needed. Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information). Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Business or Mathematics preferred. One (1) or more years related work experience. Valid insurance license (or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment). Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal. Basic knowledge of compliance topics (HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, Medicare). Basic knowledge of programs (know of existence and how to get a quote). Salesforce experience preferred. Knowledge of all major fully-insured and self-funded lines of benefits insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability, EAP). Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; intermediate Excel 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, and to work productively as an individual on assigned projects. Ability to prioritize work for multiple projects and deadlines. #LI-REMOTE #LI-LM1 Additional Information
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. For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. 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. If you are applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call our Career Center at 1-877-901-9473 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. For more information on Alliant Insurance Services benefits, click here.
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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 approach helps clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity. This position offers opportunities for individual and career growth within a dynamic, expanding company. 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 www.alliant.com. Responsibilities
Initiates recurring analyst renewal projects on assigned accounts (pre-renewal spreads, carrier renewal process initiation, information requests, etc.); gathers, reviews and validates all information related to assigned clients for renewal analysis and marketing purposes, gaining comprehensive familiarity with client details and history. Evaluates carrier utilization reporting to identify key cost drivers and make recommendations for possible plan design changes. Coordinates and assists in renewal challenges (underwriting). Creates new financial reporting package from templates as needed. Conducts provider network comparison analysis (access disruption analysis). Coordinates with account team to understand strategy for client renewal and define roles and responsibilities, outlining renewal project action items and deadlines. Collaborates with all current insurance carriers and vendors to obtain preliminary and/or firm renewals and prepares initial financial summary and benefit highlights. Presents preliminary renewal summaries and marketing results to the account team to determine plan options and/or marketing strategy; works with the account team to develop and execute negotiation strategy. Presents all final results to the account team, determines content and structure of renewal presentation and identifies analytical support materials (utilization review, contribution strategy, benchmarking, financial reporting, etc.). Executes all relevant plan option requests, marketing projects and necessary analysis to complete account strategy objectives. Reviews all marketing and plan option responses for accuracy and completeness, and requests clarifications or revisions as needed. Handles ongoing client maintenance projects (monthly/quarterly) as determined by the account team. Reviews team members' work for accuracy and completeness as needed. Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information). Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Business or Mathematics preferred. One (1) or more years related work experience. Valid insurance license (or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment). Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal. Basic knowledge of compliance topics (HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, Medicare). Basic knowledge of programs (know of existence and how to get a quote). Salesforce experience preferred. Knowledge of all major fully-insured and self-funded lines of benefits insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability, EAP). Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; intermediate Excel 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, and to work productively as an individual on assigned projects. Ability to prioritize work for multiple projects and deadlines. #LI-REMOTE #LI-LM1 Additional Information
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. For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. 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. If you are applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call our Career Center at 1-877-901-9473 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. For more information on Alliant Insurance Services benefits, click here.
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