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Senior Underwriting ConsultantAlera Group, Inc. • Houston, Texas, US
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Senior Underwriting Consultant

Senior Underwriting Consultant

Alera Group, Inc. • Houston, Texas, US
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

OVERVIEW

Alera Group is looking for a Sr. Analytics Consultant. The Senior Analytics Consultant delivers crucial insights into clients' claims history, providing actionable information for budgeting, plan design, optimization, and cost containment. This client-facing role prepares financial dashboard reports derived from carrier claims data, which will be presented directly to clients. The position requires a strong background in the healthcare industry, with experience working for a group insurance carrier, third-party administrator, broker, or consultant, including a solid understanding of carrier and broker underwriting processes. The consultant will leverage various data analytic applications and raw data sets across diverse client demographics and funding methodologies, such as fully insured, level funded, and self-funded models, to translate complex data into strategic benefit plan recommendations.

Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 15th largest broker of US business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare and review accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual client reports, including financial dashboards and utilization analyses.
  • Attend client and prospect meetings for financially complex accounts, presenting analytical findings and cost projections.
  • Analyze diverse data sets, including point solutions, to determine ROI and identify opportunities for plan design and product changes based on observed utilization patterns.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with carrier partners.
  • Contribute to the automation and improvement of existing analytical processes and methodologies.
  • Provide support for special projects and collaborate with the Alera Group Center of Excellence (COE) as needed.
  • Ensure the accuracy and timely completion of all projects and deliverables.
  • Mentor junior team members when in a supervisory capacity.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5-7 years of experience in an analytics role within the healthcare industry, specifically with a group insurance carrier, third-party administrator, or broker, strongly preferring a carrier-trained underwriter.
  • Bachelor’s degree required, with a preference for Business, Finance, Math, Accounting, or a related field; actuarial certification is a plus.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and overall proficiency in all Microsoft Office products is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of group insurance products, including medical, dental, pharmacy, life, and disability, is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with database applications is a plus.
  • Ability to analyze data, recognize analytical patterns, and effectively handle multiple client priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills for client-facing interactions.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team with a strong sense of urgency.
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    This job requires presence in the office on a hybrid schedule as agreed with the manager.

    Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits to our colleagues, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, generous paid time off and much more.

    We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.

    Alera Group is committed to protecting your privacy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand what personal information we may collect and use as part of your application process.

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  • 5-7 years of experience in an analytics role within the healthcare industry, specifically with a group insurance carrier, third-party administrator, or broker, strongly preferring a carrier-trained underwriter.
  • Bachelor’s degree required, with a preference for Business, Finance, Math, Accounting, or a related field; actuarial certification is a plus.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and overall proficiency in all Microsoft Office products is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of group insurance products, including medical, dental, pharmacy, life, and disability, is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with database applications is a plus.
  • Ability to analyze data, recognize analytical patterns, and effectively handle multiple client priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills for client-facing interactions.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team with a strong sense of urgency.
  • Prepare and review accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual client reports, including financial dashboards and utilization analyses.
  • Attend client and prospect meetings for financially complex accounts, presenting analytical findings and cost projections.
  • Analyze diverse data sets, including point solutions, to determine ROI and identify opportunities for plan design and product changes based on observed utilization patterns.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with carrier partners.
  • Contribute to the automation and improvement of existing analytical processes and methodologies.
  • Provide support for special projects and collaborate with the Alera Group Center of Excellence (COE) as needed.
  • Ensure the accuracy and timely completion of all projects and deliverables.
  • Mentor junior team members when in a supervisory capacity.
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