Underwriting Consultant

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. Responsibilities Act as subject matter expert in all major areas of underwriting, including special pricing and marketing projects. Meet with clients and the Financial & Underwriting team to define and accomplish projects. Assist in determining strategic goals of teams, including but not limited to resource planning, education and training needs, policy development, and business growth. Identify, coordinate, and manage all relevant external business partner relationships, including but not limited to insurance carriers, external consultants, and third‑party administrators and vendors. Act as subject matter expert in understanding actuarial plan values and how they are used in various pricing and analysis projects, including competence with software for plan analysis and pricing. Understand underwriting models and reporting templates in order to modify and customize them to meet customer needs. Lead and manage all assigned client underwriting projects, presenting analysis to clients directly in a confident and easy‑to‑understand manner. Assist producers in prospecting activities as needed, including written RFP responses, finalist presentations, and related follow‑up activities. Maintain data tracking and reporting for financial management, underwriting models, client reports, and other analytical reporting deliverables. Competent in multiple carrier data and reporting systems to obtain claim data for reporting and analysis purposes. Confidently analyze and challenge insurance company renewal calculations for fully‑insured contracts (Health, Dental, and Vision). Actively engage in educational opportunities to further underwriting knowledge, market trends, and regulatory environment. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all work performed, including proper management of timelines and meeting deadlines as established. Address incoming correspondence and respond in a timely manner. Lead in training development and execution on all underwriting and analysis related topics. Serve as mentor to team members in the Financial & Underwriting team. Comply with agency management system data standards and data integrity, entering and maintaining complete and accurate information. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Eight (8) or more years of related work experience. One (1) or more years of management experience leading a team of at least three individuals. Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal. Valid Insurance License within 90 days. Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced MS Excel 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 foster teamwork. Ability to completely manage mid‑level and large projects, as well as effectively lead assigned teams to complete goals. Ability to work productively as an individual to accomplish assigned projects. Ability to prioritize work for multiple projects and deadlines. Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law. Applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process or would like to review these materials in an alternative format, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr