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Get Access To All JobsJoin Our Team as an Ancillary Benefits Analyst at Amwins Group Benefits!
Are you ready to take on a detail-oriented, operations-focused role where you support proposal strategy, manage data integrity, and contribute directly to business efficiency? Amwins Group Benefits is seeking a Ancillary Benefits Analyst to support our Market Directors and Consulting teams through RFP coordination, Excel-based reporting, data management, and backend proposal operations that help deliver best-in-class service and solutions to our broker and client partners.
Why Choose Amwins?
At Amwins, we value our team members and offer a range of benefits to enhance your work experience:
- Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling options.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Access a competitive benefits package from day one, including generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Continual Learning: Thrive in a collaborative, education-focused work environment.
- Annual Bonus Program: Earn incentives through our performance-based bonus program.
As an Ancillary Benefits Analyst this includes coordinating RFPs, managing carrier communications, supporting implementation, and ensuring accurate and timely processing of client deliverables. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to build a strong foundation in account management.
Responsibilities:
- RFP Coordination: Collect and review data, prepare RFP materials, send to carriers, and track responses.
- Marketing Support: Assist in building and maintaining marketing analysis and obtaining revisions as needed.
- Carrier Communication: Follow up with carriers on quotes, updates, and outstanding items.
- Implementation Support: Assist with sold case paperwork, submission to carriers, and tracking through first invoice.
- Renewals: Proactively pull renewal reports, assist with market checks, and update systems accordingly.
- BOR Management: Prepare and submit Broker of Record (BOR) letters and track completion with carriers.
- Data & System Management: Accurately input and maintain client information and documentation in internal systems (e.g., Agency Smart).
- Project Coordination: Manage task tracking and timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
- Communication Liaison: Support communication between internal teams, carriers, and brokers.
- Quality & Accuracy: Ensure completeness and accuracy of all client deliverables and documentation.
- Workload Prioritization: Effectively manage high-volume tasks and shifting priorities.
Qualifications
- Work Experience: 1–3+ years of experience in employee benefits, insurance, or administrative/account support roles preferred.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- License: Life & Health Insurance License preferred or willingness to obtain.
- Skills: Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Work Style: Self-starter who can operate with a high level of autonomy while collaborating within a team.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Join Our Team as an Ancillary Benefits Analyst at Amwins Group Benefits!
Are you ready to take on a detail-oriented, operations-focused role where you support proposal strategy, manage data integrity, and contribute directly to business efficiency? Amwins Group Benefits is seeking a Ancillary Benefits Analyst to support our Market Directors and Consulting teams through RFP coordination, Excel-based reporting, data management, and backend proposal operations that help deliver best-in-class service and solutions to our broker and client partners.
Why Choose Amwins?
At Amwins, we value our team members and offer a range of benefits to enhance your work experience:
- Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling options.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Access a competitive benefits package from day one, including generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Continual Learning: Thrive in a collaborative, education-focused work environment.
- Annual Bonus Program: Earn incentives through our performance-based bonus program.
As an Ancillary Benefits Analyst this includes coordinating RFPs, managing carrier communications, supporting implementation, and ensuring accurate and timely processing of client deliverables. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to build a strong foundation in account management.
Responsibilities:
- RFP Coordination: Collect and review data, prepare RFP materials, send to carriers, and track responses.
- Marketing Support: Assist in building and maintaining marketing analysis and obtaining revisions as needed.
- Carrier Communication: Follow up with carriers on quotes, updates, and outstanding items.
- Implementation Support: Assist with sold case paperwork, submission to carriers, and tracking through first invoice.
- Renewals: Proactively pull renewal reports, assist with market checks, and update systems accordingly.
- BOR Management: Prepare and submit Broker of Record (BOR) letters and track completion with carriers.
- Data & System Management: Accurately input and maintain client information and documentation in internal systems (e.g., Agency Smart).
- Project Coordination: Manage task tracking and timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
- Communication Liaison: Support communication between internal teams, carriers, and brokers.
- Quality & Accuracy: Ensure completeness and accuracy of all client deliverables and documentation.
- Workload Prioritization: Effectively manage high-volume tasks and shifting priorities.
Qualifications
- Work Experience: 1–3+ years of experience in employee benefits, insurance, or administrative/account support roles preferred.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- License: Life & Health Insurance License preferred or willingness to obtain.
- Skills: Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Work Style: Self-starter who can operate with a high level of autonomy while collaborating within a team.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Benefits Analyst
Target employers with established HR departments
Large corporations, insurance carriers, and benefits consulting firms maintain dedicated HR teams that regularly hire Benefits Analysts and are familiar with OPT work authorization. Smaller firms without HR infrastructure are less likely to navigate the sponsorship process.
Emphasize your data and analytics skills
Benefits Analysts who can model plan costs, run utilization reports, and work in Excel or HRIS platforms like Workday are more competitive. Quantitative skills justify the hire and strengthen the case for employer sponsorship when OPT ends.
Get your OPT start date lined up before applying
Employers will ask when you can start. Apply to USCIS for your EAD card at least 90 days before your program end date so your authorization is in hand and ready to present during offer negotiations.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship before accepting an offer
Raise the sponsorship question after you have an offer but before you sign. Ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas before. A prior history of H-1B filings is the clearest signal they will do it again.
Pursue benefits certifications to strengthen your profile
Credentials like the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or SHRM-CP signal serious commitment to the field. Employers considering sponsorship look for candidates who demonstrate long-term career intent, and certifications help make that case.
Know your OPT end date and communicate it clearly
Standard post-completion OPT lasts 12 months. If your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension, you may have up to 36 months total. Knowing your exact timeline and explaining it confidently reduces employer uncertainty around work authorization.
Benefits Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Benefits Analysts?
Yes. Benefits Analyst is a qualifying role for F-1 OPT authorization. Your employment must be directly related to your degree field, so degrees in human resources, business administration, finance, or a related discipline support this position. You need a valid EAD card before your start date, and you must report the job to your DSO within 10 days of starting.
Do Benefits Analyst jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a STEM-designated degree such as business analytics, management information systems, or applied statistics, and the Benefits Analyst role involves substantial quantitative work, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO and verify the employer is E-Verify enrolled, which is required for STEM OPT.
How do I find Benefits Analyst jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists Benefits Analyst roles from employers who are open to hiring F-1 OPT students, so you can filter directly for sponsorship-friendly opportunities rather than applying broadly and hitting dead ends. Most general job boards don't surface OPT status at the search level, which wastes application time on roles that will never move forward.
Do Benefits Analyst employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Benefits Analyst is a recognized specialty occupation under USCIS standards, which means it qualifies for H-1B sponsorship. Large employers in insurance, consulting, and HR services file H-1B petitions regularly for this role. Smaller employers or companies without established immigration workflows are less predictable. Checking an employer's public H-1B filing history before you apply is a practical way to filter for realistic prospects.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my employer files for H-1B?
If your OPT expires before an H-1B petition is filed and approved, you generally cannot continue working. H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed once per year for an October 1 start date. If the timing doesn't align, options include pursuing a cap-exempt employer, exploring other visa categories, or returning to school for a new degree program. Planning your OPT timeline around the H-1B lottery cycle matters significantly.