Underwriter II

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 www.alliant.com.

SUMMARY

Responsible for evaluating and underwriting submissions for all pricing requests. Leads and/or assists in the management and execution of all assigned client projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, executes and delivers primary underwriting and analytical support to assigned accounts and/or programs;

Meets with Producers, clients, Underwriters, Account Executives and Benefits Analysts as needed to define and accomplish projects;

Independently handles all primary underwriting calculations for assigned accounts and projects;

Works with internal staff and vendors to establish project timelines, identifies critical deadlines for completion and performs necessary functions to ensure project completion;

Maintains data tracking and reporting for financial management, underwriting models, client reports and other analytical reporting deliverables;

Assists with the development of new reporting tools and models;

Responsible for detailed knowledge of carrier and TPA reporting systems of assigned clients for all data analysis and reporting needs;

Confidently analyzes and challenges insurance company renewal calculations for fully-insured contracts (Health, Dental and Vision);

Maintains files and historical data on all assigned clients and/or programs;

Actively engages in educational opportunities to further underwriting knowledge, market trends and regulatory environment;

Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of all work performed, including proper management of timelines and meeting deadlines as established;

Addresses incoming correspondence and responds as required in a timely manner;

Assists with development and training of other Underwriters;

Assists with the development of training materials and presentations;

Performs basic and mid-level complexity underwriting projects independently with final peer review by other Underwriters;

Peer review of other Underwriters' work for accuracy and completeness;

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

One (1) or more years related work experience

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, advanced MS Excel skills required

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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 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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