Sr. Analyst-1/Employee Benefits

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Supports and demonstrates IMA’s core values  
• Values and understands the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates.  

• Interact professionally and timely with clients via email, phone and in-person  
• MARKETING/RFPs 

• Reviews department BOB to include review and preparation of renewals for fully insured, TPA, stop loss, PBM coverages, cost, and contract terms to ensure standards are met, determines trends, sets expectation and provides communications internally and externally 
• Collect, manage and review proposals  
• Update marketing results into spreadsheet ensuring accuracies to be used internally and in client presentation   

• RENEWALS 

• Request renewals for all lines of coverage 
• Responsible to ensure target renewal release dates are met by carriers 
• Initial review of all plans, cost and contract terms within renewal based on criteria provided by Account Executive 
• Provide recommendations to Account Executive 

• PARTNERSHIP & NEGOTIATION 

• Take direction from Account Executive in all negotiations with carriers   
• Build relationship with carrier and vendor partners 

• UNDERWRITING & ANALYSIS 

• Provide analysis of benchmarking, contributions, network disruption and GeoAssess as requested from Account Executive  

• Preparation of IBNR calculations for self funded clients
• Perform underwriting for dental and vision plans  

• REPORTING 

• Manage outsourcing and ensure reporting needs are met 
• Update monthly claims report for clients providing written and oral summary of findings 
• Build custom financial/utilization reports when needed  

• PRESENTATION
• Prepares client presentations and presents in from of client with provided direction from Account Executive
• TRAINING & MENTORSHIP
• Provides mentorship  to analyst and performs technical review of work 

• 6-8 years of similar or related experience
• Prefer college graduate, 4-year degree or equivalent experience
• Proficient with MS Office Suites with expert required
• Attains Life and Health license & maintains through continuing education requirements
• Limited travel required (less than 25%)
• Understands concepts of underwriting and actuarial computations
• Analyzes and interprets data
• Effectively manages multiple projects while meeting timelines
• Ability to be firm and persuasive when needed, while maintaining good relationships
• Handles confidential information with tact and discretion
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This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

 

The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.  In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  

 

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Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following: 
 
Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Gift Matching, Personal and Professional Development.

We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first

What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.

 

We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team

We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.
 

We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry.

 

• 2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance 
• 2023 Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces 
• 2023 Denver Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 
• 2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places  
• 2021-2023 Inc. 5000’s List of Fastest Growing Companies  
• 2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies 
• 2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 
• 2021-2023 Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work  
• 2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 
• 2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places 
• 2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal’s Washington’s Best Workplaces 
• 2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category 
• 2021 Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 
• 2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce’s Best Workplaces in Alaska 

• 2021 Wichita Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Companies List