Employee Benefits Ancillary Marketing Analyst

Why USI?
With over $2 billion in revenue and more than 9,000 associates located in approximately 200 offices across the country, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world.

At USI, we have created one of the most dynamic personal and professional development cultures in the industry. We invest heavily in our associates, and we take pride in celebrating their growth and success through our one-of-a-kind employee reward and recognition programs. We invite you to learn more about what makes USI an exceptional place to work!

Unrivaled Resources and Support
The USI ONE Advantage® allows USI to deliver unique solutions to our clients. This value proposition provides unmatched growth and opportunity for our associates and, at its core, represents a significant investment in our people.

Unique Employee Programs and Deep Community Engagement
We turn care into action with our award-winning wellness program, college scholarships for associates' children, and financial help in times of need. Our annual community service initiative engages associates in hands-on regional service projects helping hundreds of thousands of people each year.

Industry-Leading Associate Rewards and Recognition
In addition to competitive pay, incentives, and benefits, USI recognizes associates through our Summit Awards program, rewarding excellence in those who build our brand each day.

Committed to a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
USI values diversity and is committed to ensuring a fair, diverse, and inclusive work environment for all. Our diversity, equity and inclusion program, "I'm With U," advances these initiatives to champion our team members and the communities we serve.

Nationally Recognized as a Top Insurance Workplace

• Recognized as one of Insurance Business America’s Top Insurance Employers for five consecutive years (2018-2022).
• Named to Business Insurance’s annual list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance three years in a row (2020-2022).
• Gold recipient, American Heart Association’s Workplace Health Achievement Index, three years in a row (2018-2021).

General Description: This position is responsible for analyzing information and creating financial and marketing deliverables for current clients with ancillary lines of coverage (Dental, Vision, Life AD&D, Disability and Worksite). Deliverables include financial and contractual analysis, claims utilization analysis and modeling, and premium rate analysis and modeling. Required to perform essential functions and meet service standards and Best Practices developed by USI.

Responsibilities:

• Set priorities and manage analytical work flow to ensure efficient, timely and accurate creation of deliverables and other responsibilities.
• Prepare standard analyses based on USI templates in accordance with client service calendar financial meetings (e.g. Post-renewal, mid-year, pre-renewal, renewal). Analyses may include but are not limited to:
  • Market review analysis
  • Renewal rate and benefit illustrations
  • Analysis of claims utilization with guidance from Team Lead or mentor
  • Drive USI's Cornerstone carrier strategy and process alongside ancillary team leader
  • Serve as primary contact with insurance carriers on new business quotes and renewals to include related activities such as: requesting quotes, evaluating options, spreading results.
  • Acts as an ancillary product knowledgeable resource to develop strategic plans and solutions for clients.
  • Perform technical analysis of group insurance contracts and financial arrangements.
  • Participate in the peer review process both as a participant as well as a reviewer.
  • Collaborate with other team members to share best practices and processes.
  • Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 1-2 years' experience in Employee Benefits related field preferred, specifically with ancillary related insurance products (Dental, Vision, Life, Disability).
• High School Graduate. College degree preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with minimal instruction and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and negotiate multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Maintain a cordial and effective relationship with clients, co-workers, carriers, vendors and other business contacts. Ability to work in a team environment.
• Keep informed regarding industry information, new product information, legislation, coverage and technology to continuously improve knowledge and performance.
• Interact with others effectively by utilizing good communication skills, cooperating purposefully and providing information and guidance, as needed, to achieve the business goals of the company.
• Must hold state Life & Disability insurance license or willing to obtain one within an agreed upon timeframe.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong functional knowledge of Excel specific to creating, formatting and evaluating formulas and working within templates. Must be proficient in Excel, Word and other MS Office products.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

Other:

• Must be willing to work in one of the following offices:
  • New England - Meriden, CT
  • Northeast - New York City
  • MidAtlantic - Hunt Valley, MD
  • Southeast - Tampa, FL
  • Southwest - Houston
  • Mountain - Denver
  • West - Seattle
  
  

USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as 12 paid holidays.