Benefits Analyst - Lead* at Alliant Insurance Services in Knoxville, Tennessee

Job Description:

Position at Alliant Insurance Services

With a history dating back to 1925, Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation's leading distributors of diversified insurance products and services. As one of the 10 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant operates through a national network of offices providing property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide.

More information is available on the company's web site at:www.alliant.com.

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing customer service and supporting Producers by servicing existing accounts and soliciting new business. Independent responsibility for servicing and retention of assigned customers/policies in large markets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with Producer and/or Account Executive to determine bid and/or renewal strategy;


• Works with client or prospective client to identify the group's specific characteristics including; benefit needs, design, benchmarking/trend analysis, group demographics and/or employee census;


• Gathers information and provides analysis and recommendations to client's existing coverages;


• Prepares RFPs for client renewal or prospective groups, to include employee census, current/renewal plan design/rate information, and historical claims experience data;


• Selects employee benefit markets for solicitation and negotiates with incumbent and bidding carriers for benefit and premium considerations;


• Analyzes market proposals for verification of benefits, premium, and competitiveness;

• Performs self-funding analysis;


• Negotiates with incumbent and bidding carriers to ensure most competitive rates/products for clients and prospective clients;


• Serves as a technical expert, assisting other team members to resolve complex issues;

• Prepares proposals for client presentation;


• Reviews coverage contracts for accuracy of policy provisions;


• Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);


• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

4 - 6 years related work experience

Valid insurance license

Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal

Encouraged to complete Career Path requirements as communicated by supervisor

SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills

Excellent problem solving and time management skills

Intermediate typing skills (30-35 wpm)

Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork

Ability to prioritize work for multiple projects and deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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.

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.

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