Renewal Analyst (Employee Benefits)

Overview

GBS Benefits, Inc. is the leader in experience, innovation and services when it comes to customizing the employee benefits offerings for our clients. GBS Benefits has created a culture of respect, trust, hard work and fun. When you love your job and the people around you, remarkable things can happen. We carry great excitement in our work, knowing that we have a tremendous positive impact on the larger scale. We partner with over 1,000 companies in building and protecting their dreams and visions. We invite you to investigate this job opportunity at GBS. This job description will not be all inclusive but is intended to give you a road map and an overview. Come make a difference with us!

Description

The Renewal Analyst supports GBS consultants and brokers in delivering timely, accurate benefit renewal information and decision support to employer clients in a dynamic environment. This position is critical to the success and focus of our mission to deliver unparalleled advice and service to our clients. Competitive benefit designs and plan pricing help employers attract, retain, and support employees and their families. The successful candidate will work well in a team, tool-based, service-minded environment. Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and be driven to succeed. Actively assists brokers and consultants. Exhibits a high level of maturity and professionalism in all business interactions.

Duties & Responsibilities

· Lead fully insured quoting process for employer clients of various sizes and industries

· Work closely with carrier partners to gather employer benefit options and pricing

· Prepare illustrations, compare, and analyze benefit options for various product lines such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability coverages

· Support brokers and client managers in analysis and presentation of benefit options to clients as necessary

· Understand and utilize company specific tools and software systems

· Possess/acquire knowledge of the local healthcare marketplace and carriers

· Attend ancillary meetings as necessary

· Other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree preferred with an emphasis in statistics, mathematics, economics, finance, computer science or other data-related fields

· Strong ability to leverage industry knowledge, analytical thinking, and technical data skills to prepare renewal information, conduct analysis, and respond to questions

· Experience with a PC and proficiency in MS Excel is required

· Expert ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with decision makers and peers within the company, external clients and partners

· Expert ability to work under demanding time constraints and expectations

· Expert ability to work in a team setting and learn new skills quickly

· Experience developing creative solutions in response to changing healthcare landscape

· Proficient in prioritizing and handling multiple tasks throughout the day

Working Conditions / Essential Functions

This position enjoys the benefits and climate control of a quiet office environment. Employees are provided with ergonomically sound workspaces. Work is accomplished at a computer terminal either sitting or standing. Employees must access, input and retrieve information from the computer system. Comfort and efficiency are considered in employee workspaces. Daily work includes computer interfacing, data entry, communications (electronic and physical), movement throughout the office, attending meetings, etc.

Physical demands include the ability to lift and move objects (typically 0 - 10 lbs) and visually monitor information/data on a computer screen.

The working environment described above provides a detailed representation of what employees might encounter in the workplace while performing the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

This job description is not designed to cover or to contain a comprehensive listing of activities,

duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.