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 5 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.
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SUMMARY
Responsible for marketing trends and conditions in order to produce accurate and viable employee benefit solutions for clients and prospects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Creates and sends requests for proposals (RFPs) to carriers, including follow-up as necessary;
Solicits bids for clients from carriers and vendors;
Monitors receipt of bids to ensure that the quotes are timely and are to specification;
Communicates negotiated rate and plan design alternatives to the respective client service team member;
Creates accurate and consistently formatted proposals;
Reviews peer proposals for accuracy;
Develops and maintains carrier relationships;
Keeps abreast of legislative, market and product changes;
Attends and actively participates in marketing meetings;
Flexibility to work long hours during busy season, if needed;
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
One (1) or more years experience working for a group insurance carrier or benefits brokerage firm
SKILLS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good problem solving, planning, organizational and prioritization skills
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Strong multi-tasking skills with high level attention to detail
Ability to interface with executives – internal and external
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
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