Sr. Consultant

Company: NFP Corp
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

This role is for the Ancillary division of Alterity Broker Solutions, an Ancillary Benefits general agency that helps brokers outsource all or part of their Ancillary process. Alterity is looking for a Senior Consultant with a strong Ancillary Benefits Underwriting background (carrier experience preferred) to handle experience rated cases and develop the Underwriting unit within the Ancillary division.

About the Position:

This is a full-time position, requiring the Senior Consultant to interact with brokers, carriers, team members and in some cases, clients and develop relationships with each of these segments as necessary. The Consultant will research, analyze, and evaluate options in order to deliver the outputs for all aspects of the scope of work for broker engagements. Additionally, this role requires the employee to provide strong support to the Managing Consultant and Operations Manager, as well as other team leaders on a given client/project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Act as the subject matter expert in terms of Ancillary Benefits and vendor/carrier products and services. This includes Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Worksite and Leave Management.

Prepare and execute Ancillary Benefit RFP’s including experience/claims analyses, renewal projections/negotiations, plan design comparisons/recommendations and overall Ancillary Benefits strategy.

Deliver solutions that reflect industry insight and an intimate understanding of the Ancillary Benefits industry.

Ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and within Alterity quality standards.

Anticipate broker, carrier and client needs and reactions to issues and work to address them proactively.

Draft project plans and oversee execution.

Devise negotiation plans and manage the negotiation process with brokers, carriers and clients.

Develop customized solution recommendation reports based on the outcomes of strategic analyses.

Provide input on contract terms and conditions.

Manage activities with brokers, carriers and clients as required.

Effectively delegate projects to Associate Consultants, review their work products, and provide direct feedback.

Provide Associate Consultants with mentorship.

Partner with senior leadership in developing pursuit strategies for new business, supporting the proposal and sales processes

Additional duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities

In depth knowledge of Ancillary Benefits and the Underwriting philosophies that drive pricing on the carrier side.

General knowledge of the benefits industry as a whole including medical, benefits administration, industry trends, carrier products and services

Ability to work independently and anticipate client and team needs

Demonstration of project management and consulting skills

Effective time management and decision making skills

Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications

Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

Education and/or Experience:

Four Year college or university degree preferred.

3-5+ years of Ancillary Benefits Underwriting experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registration:

Life, Accident and Health License required

NFP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  The Company is committed to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. It’s expected that all of our employees are aware of this policy and that they create an environment that’s sensitive and respectful to all individuals.

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