Underwriter II - Employee Benefits

Alliant•Denver, CO

38d

About The Position

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

Requirements

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
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

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.