Higginbotham, a privately held, independent insurance and financial services firm that ranks within the top 20 nationwide, has an immediate opening for an
Employee Benefits Financial Analyst.
Tasks:- Evaluates the financial risk of medical & ancillary benefits for clients and prospective clients.
- Proficiently communicates with internal/external customers using web-based tools.
- Uses group experience and demographic analysis to drive future strategies such as plan changes, stop loss levels, funding changes, & contributions.
- Creates RFPs for carriers and manages the financial part of the renewal.
- Evaluates and explains financial analyses to internal benefit analysts/producers.
- Presents explanation of financial analyses/strategies to external clients.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Underwriting experience required.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, Formulas, Charts, Graphs, Pivot Tables).
- Excellent knowledge of multiple types of health plan funding arrangements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
- Understanding of the client/broker/carrier relationship.
- Proven experience with time management in various positions.
- Proficiency in a variety of computer applications, as well as CRM Data entry systems.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing superior customer service and gaining client loyalty.
- Proficiency in mentoring, training, and presentation skills.
Experience and Education:- Undergraduate degree.
- 3+ years industry-specific experience.
- 5+ years retail and customer service experience.
Location: (Texas based) In office, hybrid or remote (dependent upon candidate and their skillset)
- Houston, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
- Remote Opportunities available for Qualified Candidates.
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