Underwriter 2

AssuredPartners Inc.; Cockeysville (MD); Remote; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is looking for a remote Employee Benefits Underwriter Level 2. This role involves working with teams and clients to prepare proposals, analyze data, and maintain client relationships while driving business forward through effective communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

30+ Days Comprehensive Paid Time Off Package

Health benefit options including dental and vision

401(k) matching plan

Discounts at gyms and fitness centers

24/7 access to licensed therapists

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with employee benefits.
• Great communicator across the organization.
• Strong PC skills with ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute competitive bidding of all employee benefits coverage lines.
• Prepare PowerPoints outlining financial and contractual analysis.
• Collaborate with various teams to evaluate coverage alternatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Background in math, economics, or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel proficiency)

Job description

Overview

At AssuredPartners, our Center of Excellence is hiring for a remote Employee Benefits Underwriter Level 2 position. You are responsible for working with your Team Leader, other Underwriters, Data Consultants, Account Managers, Producers, and Clients in preparing requests for proposals, obtaining, and analyzing carrier quotes, inputting, and analyzing data from various automation systems, and maintaining a small book of business. Your also will work collaboratively with the underwriting and data teams to perform financial and data analysis of a client’s healthcare plans.

TheIdealCandidate

• 2+yearsofexperienceworkingwithemployeebenefits.
• Atrueprofessional,youhaveanexcellentbalanceofanalyticalskillswhilebeingteamoriented.
• Youareanaturalpresenterandgreatcommunicatorup,down,andacrosstheorganizationandworkwellwithotherteamsandinclientsettings.
• Theresultsofyourworkspeakforitselftodrivethebusinessforward.

Ifthisinterestsyou,weinviteyoutokeepreadingandapply!

What You'll Do

• Execute competitive bidding of all employee benefits coverage lines.
• Prepare PowerPoints outlining financial and contractual analysis according to company policy.
• Review vendor proposals for accuracy.
• Collaborate with Data Consultants, Account Managers, and Producers to evaluate, determine, and recommend alternative coverages, pricing, options, and plan design changes based on analysis of available plan elements and on client/prospect goals.
• Produce deliverables timely, accurately, and in compliance with company standards.
• Provide deliverables for Fully Insured and Self-Funded clients.
• Present benchmarking and applicable illustrations to clients.
• Perform basic duties in our Actuarial Tool and Data Warehouse.
• Forecast and develop client budget projections.
• Maintain positive relationships with vendor representatives.
• Remain abreast of the health insurance environment and constantly changing insurance legislation.
• Respond to routine and non-routine correspondence.
• Work independently and within the team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects.
• Represent AssuredPartners positively and professionally with both internal and external Clients.
• Maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What's in it For You?

To help you make the best decision for your personal growth, it’s important to us to share a glimpse of what we offer our top asset, our people:

• Competitive base salary$70,000 to $75,000
• Generous 30+ Days Comprehensive Paid Time Off Package inclusive of Paid Time Off, 10 Company Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick Days, and 2 Volunteer Days
• Health benefit options with you in mind: 5 affordable medical plan options with rates based on your salary, company-paid HSA contribution with eligible HSA plan selection, 2 dental plan options offering orthodontia coverage and 3 cleanings per year, and 2 vision plan options
• Company matches 401(k) plan – 50% up to 6%!
• Support of your fitness wellness goals! We offer up to 75% off at over 11,000 gyms and fitness centers.
• Opportunity to prioritize your mental health with 24/7 access to licensed therapists
• Pet benefits & discounts
• Access to our Employee-led Resource Groups (ERGs) that lend a voice to the variety of demographics represented throughout AssuredPartners

What You'll Need

• Strong employee benefits knowledge and/or math, economics, and finance background preferred.
• Great communicator up, down, and across the organization
• Excels in time management while working with various deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications – excel proficiency is a must.
• Strong PC skills with the aptitude to learn new systems.

Grow, with us

AssuredPartners is passionate about fueling our clients’ innovation and growth. That makes us the perfect place for creative, dynamic people who want to grow their careers while helping businesses, families, and people thrive.

We’re proud to be the fastest-growing independent insurance broker in America, but we’re even prouder of the honest, caring relationships our employees build daily with our clients.

Working with us will allow you to do work that matters while you learn with us, advance with us, and, most importantly, grow with us.