Underwriter Lead - Employee Benefits

ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES INC

Spokane, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$110,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Brokerage, Business Plan, Communication Skills, Cost Estimates, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Driver's License, Employee Benefits, Establish Priorities, File Maintenance, Financial Services, Health Insurance, Insurance, Mathematics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Reinsurance, Retail, Sales Management, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Underwriting, Worker's Compensation, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Spokane, WA
POSTED
Today

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.More information is available at

www.alliant.com

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SUMMARY



Responsible for reviewing, underwriting and rating broker submissions for new and renewal business. Ensures content of submissions is complete; obtains additional information from Retail Producers and Account Managers as needed. Markets to carrier to obtain quotes, negotiate pricing, define coverage's, and determine commissions



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



Evaluates new and renewal business in accordance with established underwriting guidelines in order to achieve goals of profit, rate and growth;


Manages preparation of program renewal specifications and distribution to markets;


Participates in all appropriate committees as recognized in managed programs;


Works with program's insurance/reinsurance markets to formalize and implement annual business plan;


Manages renewal expiration lists and creates timelines for renewals;


Reviews policies and endorsements to identify errors or omissions to ensure agreement with binding order; reviews for discrepancies with application, quote, proposal, and/or binder;


Orders necessary reports such as credit, location, motor vehicle, and/or inspection reports, as well as building cost estimates;


Analyzes inspection reports to accept or reject new business;


Coordinates the preparation of policy delivery with all related documents;


Issues policies and endorsements; binds coverage and coordinates binders/evidences;


Technical expert assisting management, staff, producers, carriers and account managers with resolving complex issues;


Coordinates the preparation and distribution of management reports;


Maintains and manages coverage bordereaux;


Manages and delegates work to underwriters, assistant underwriters and administrative staff; monitors to ensure timely and accurate completion;


Maintains updated logs; submissions, written or lost business;


Maintains files, historical data and client suspense; conducts follow-ups as appropriate;


Coordinates underwriting audits;


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


Eight (8) or more years related work experience, knowledge of insurance industry and prior supervisory experience


Valid Insurance License


Must continue to meet requirements for license renewal


DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State



SKILLS



Excellent verbal and written communication skills


Good customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills


Good problem solving and time management skills


Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork


Excellent planning, organizational and prioritization skills


Ability to perform complex mathematical functions


Proficient in Microsoft Office products#LI-LM1

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

For more information on Alliant Insurance Service's benefits, please visit www.alliant.com/about/careers/benefits

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.


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ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES INC