Marketing Analyst

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. This position is a chance to join a dynamic, expanding company with prospects for individual and career growth. As one of the five largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide. More information is available at SUMMARY Responsible for collaborating with Consultants, Account Directors, Account Associates and Underwriting to research, analyze and develop appropriate recommendations for Alliant's clients' group benefit programs. As part of the team, advises clients on group benefit plan strategy and competitive bidding process. Manages the competitive bidding process for client RFPs. Negotiates plan design features and prices with carriers and vendors on behalf of Alliant's clients. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Research the health and welfare carrier/vendor insurance marketplace to identify competitive plan options and service providers for clients and prospective clients. Develop group benefit program marketing strategies in collaboration with Consultants and Account Director for clients. Develop group benefit program RFPs for clients that are consistent with client's employee benefits objectives and strategy. Create group benefit program proposals; review with vendors (for accuracy) on behalf of clients. Solicit bids (market research) for clients from carriers and vendors. Monitor receipt of bids to ensure that the quotes are timely and are to specification. Analyze quotes and identify competitive alternatives. In collaboration with the Account Director, Consultant and Underwriter, select which quotes to recommend to clients. Advise clients (directly or through the Account Director and/or Consultant) as to modifications of RFPs and other strategic alternatives in response to cost or plan design concerns raised by bid responses. Directly negotiate competitive rates and plan design alternatives to the respective Account Director and Consultant. Participate in client presentations and meetings; counsel and advise clients on strategic alternatives. Review peers' proposals for accuracy, completeness and creative problem solving. Collaborate with appropriate personnel to design tools and processes to promote timely and effective communication of benefits information to Alliant's clients and prospective clients. Develop and maintain carrier/vendor relationships and product/service knowledge. Keep abreast of legislative, regulatory, market and product changes. Provide training to other members of the staff, on an as needed basis. Mentor other members of Account Management through on the job training in order to prepare them for future growth opportunities within the company. Comply with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enter and maintain complete and accurate information). Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three (3) or more years of marketing experience working for a Group Insurance Carrier or Benefits Brokerage Firm. Underwriting experience. SKILLS Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Organized planner with time management/prioritization and multi-tasking skills. Strong quantitative and analytical skills. Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork. Proficient in Microsoft Office products. 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. For more information on Alliant Insurance Service's benefits, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr