For more than four decades, Trustmark Health Benefits has crafted integrated, flexible, and tailored employer health plan designs that seamlessly meet specific business needs and delight members. Each of our offices around the country is managed locally, by industry veterans who understand the dynamics of the markets they serve. Our responsive and empathetic service teams provide the highest level of support for employers and members. Our local expertise and service represents our national strength. We are an independently operated subsidiary of Trustmark Mutual Holding Company.

SUMMARY: The key purpose of this position is to provide underwriting support to a defined group of new as well as renewal self-funded clients specifically in the stop loss area.  Builds strong relationships with stop loss carriers to maximize account retention, renewal increases and regional growth.  Internally this position works closely with Client Management, Sales and Claims.  Externally this position interacts with Brokers and Stop Loss Carriers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Develops and maintains strong relationships with stop loss carriers to negotiate best possible terms for clients in order to maximize Trustmark account retention and renewal increases.  

• Partners with Client Management, Sales and Brokers to address clients concerns and issues regarding pricing and stop loss for both renewals and new client business, which includes:

  • Analyzes total book of business and recommends compelling pricing options and strategies to retain or attract new business
  • Analyzes monthly reports to create solutions that address concerns
  • Completes renewal activities including cost renewal, summary analyst, claim project costs, plans changes, renewal presentations, policy review and execution
  • Creates target pricing and makes appropriate carrier selection recommendations.

   

• Prepares and maintains quote spreadsheets, stop loss data and historical client information used for business analysis and client presentations.  

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: 

• Minimum of 3 years of underwriting or comparable experience required.
• Analytical skills including the ability to make recommendations
• Ability to problem solve and think outside of the box to create customized solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, along with all levels of the organization
• Keen attention to detail including accuracy, thoroughness and consistency
• Ability to shift priorities and focus on new task or challenges as needed
• Ability to gain trust and negotiate diplomatically and tactfully
• Proficient in MS Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Prior experience in Salesforce a plus.

Pay Range:  $21.00 - $25.00/hr. (Est.) + Bonus.  Candidate skillset, work experience, education and geographic location will be taken into consideration when determining salary offered. 

BENEFITS INCLUDE:  

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K 
• Health, Dental, and Vision
• FSA and HSA
• Basic Life Insurance & Supplemental Life
• Short/Long Term Disability
• EAP
• Back-up Care for Children, Adults and Elders
• Wellness Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability

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Required Skills Required Experience

Doctoral or equivalent required

This is a grant funded position. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.