Underwriter Jobs in Houston, TX

INTRODUCTION

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.

SUMMARY

Responsible for evaluating and underwriting submissions for all pricing requests, including advanced underwriting and analysis projects. Leads and/or assists in the management and execution of all assigned client projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Competent in all major areas of general underwriting including, but not limited to, pricing forecasts for medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life and AD&D, disability and EAP pricing for both rate development as well as option pricing;
• Competent in special pricing and marketing projects such as: medical network changes, claim re-pricing, disruption analysis, migration analysis, insured to self-funded modeling, contribution structure change modeling, as well as others;
• Meets with Producers, clients, Underwriters, Account Executives and Benefits Analysts as needed to define and accomplish projects;
• Expert in understanding actuarial plan values and how they are used in various pricing and analysis projects. This includes ability to competently use software available for such types of plan analysis and pricing;
• Full understanding of underwriting models and reporting templates, with ability to fully modify and customize to meet customer needs;
• Works with internal staff and vendors to establish project timelines, identifies critical deadlines for completion and performs necessary functions to ensure project completion;
• Assists or leads all assigned client underwriting projects, including the ability to present analysis to clients directly in a confident and easy-to-understand manner;
• Maintains data tracking and reporting for financial management, underwriting models, client reports and other analytical reporting deliverables;
• Assists with the development of new reporting tools and models;
• Competent in multiple carrier data and reporting systems as needed to obtain claim data for reporting and analysis purposes;
• Confidently analyzes and challenges insurance company renewal calculations for fully-insured contracts (Health, Dental and Vision);
• Maintains files and historical data on all assigned clients and/or programs;
• Actively engages in educational opportunities to further underwriting knowledge, market trends and regulatory environment;
• Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of all work performed, including proper management of timelines and meeting deadlines as established;
• Addresses incoming correspondence and responds as required in a timely manner;
• Assists with development and training of other Underwriters;
• Assists with the development of training materials and presentations;
• Peer review of other Underwriters’ work for accuracy and completeness;
• Serves as mentor to Underwriter I and II;
• 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

Three (3) or more years related work experience

Valid Insurance License within 90 Days

Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal

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 to foster teamwork

Ability to completely manage small and mid-level projects as well as effectively manage and lead small teams to complete goals

Ability to work productively as an individual to accomplish assigned projects

Ability to prioritize work for multiple projects and deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced MS Excel skills required

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the "Apply" button.

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 Careers@Alliant.com.