Senior Employee Benefits Underwriter

Brown & Brown; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the benefits administration space is seeking a Senior Employee Benefits Underwriter to support their team in White Plains, NY. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in underwriting and data analysis to help optimize client benefit programs and ensure efficient operations. Responsibilities include evaluating employee benefits cases, collaborating with account managers, and crafting effective strategies to enhance client satisfaction and retention.

Benefits

Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Financial Benefits: ESPP, 401k, Student Loan Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health Advocacy Services

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Partner Discounts

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in employee benefits underwriting and/or data analysis.
• Experience with self-funded plans and stop loss insurance.
• Strong knowledge of group health, dental, and ancillary products.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate group employee benefits cases, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Analyze demographic data and claims experience to assess risk.
• Assist Account Managers with renewal processes.

Skills

Data Analysis

Risk Assessment

Collaboration

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Business, Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Brown & Brown is seeking a Senior Employee Benefits Underwriter to join our growing team in White Plains, NY!

Reporting to the Director of Underwriting, the Senior Employee Benefits Underwriter will utilize technical expertise to retain clients by providing financial and utilization data analysis to identify, plan, and develop methods and procedures to obtain greater efficiency and effectiveness of benefit programs.

How You Will Contribute:

• Evaluate group employee benefits cases, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Analyze demographic data, claims experience, and industry trends to assess risk, identify hot spots, and project future expenses.
• Understand, interpret, and recreate released carrier underwriting formulas to assist in anticipating renewal actions.
• Collaborate with the account management team to ensure alignment on client strategies and deliverables.
• Assist Account Managers with renewal processes, ensuring timely and accurate marketing and delivery of quote summaries.
• Learn and adapt to new carrier reporting systems or variances in monthly reporting, working with the AE and carrier to ensure required data is provided.
• Contribute to process improvements, including maintenance and creation of Excel models for use by Account Executives.
• Attend client meetings as requested to present and review data and projections in support of Account Executives.
• Meet licensing requirements as directed by Brown & Brown.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including training of staff as necessary.

Skills & Experience to Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in employee benefits underwriting and/or data analysis (carrier or TPA experience preferred).
• Experience with self-funded plans and stop loss insurance.
• Strong knowledge of group health, dental, and ancillary products.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications.

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Pay Range

$115,000 - $125,000 Annual

The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role, considering experience, geography, and budget.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We focus on total well-being, including:

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP, 401k, Student Loan Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Partner Discounts, and more.

Benefits may vary, and eligibility may depend on certain criteria.

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