Full-Time

Insurance Employee Benefits Analyst

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Woodruff Sawyer

Woodruff Sawyer

501-1,000 employees

Insurance brokerage specializing in risk management

Consulting
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$57k - $95kAnnually

+ Incentive Program

Junior, Mid

Lake Oswego, OR, USA

Hybrid role allowing for remote work up to 3 days a week.

Category
Insurance
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Proficiency with office software such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Superb organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to take initiative, problem-solve, multitask, and work well under pressure
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required
  • 1-4 years of experience working directly with employee benefit analysis
Responsibilities
  • Take charge of marketing and renewal activity for both fully insured and self-insured clients
  • Collaborate with Account teams to develop client strategies, set marketing and renewal objectives, and assess risk to present strategic options
  • Direct marketing activities to ensure timely completion of service model timetables
  • Interpret marketing strategy and develop Request for Proposal (RFP) to meet objectives
  • Carry out marketing instructions and respond to requests from carriers
  • Develop and maintain key relationships critical to the sales process and negotiate with carrier contacts to seek competitive options for clients
  • Analyze proposals for compliance and desired provisions that meet clients' needs
  • Provide illustrations of options and recommendations to Account Managers and Account Executives
  • Evaluate and compare benefit plans, costs, and market trend data to develop specific recommendations for clients' overall benefit strategy
  • Manage fully insured and self-insured financial, utilization, and claims monitoring reports development and delivery
  • Participate in peer review process to ensure accuracy and quality of renewal documents and presentations before client receives information
Desired Qualifications
  • Preferred experience in the insurance industry or insurance broker industry
  • Project Management experience is a plus

Woodruff Sawyer offers insurance brokerage and consulting services, focusing on risk management, insurance, and employee benefits for commercial clients, including technology firms and large corporations. They create customized insurance solutions by identifying emerging trends and enhancing clients' risk management strategies. Unlike competitors, Woodruff Sawyer has a deep understanding of the tech insurance market, providing valuable insights to help clients navigate complexities. Their goal is to be a trusted advisor, helping clients mitigate risks and achieve their business objectives.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1918

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into New York and Central Valley strengthens market presence.
  • WS Connect platform enhances employee benefits program efficiency.
  • Competitive pricing in commercial insurance attracts more clients.

What critics are saying

  • Cyber insurance market competition may reduce profit margins.
  • Easing 'hard market' could impact revenue growth.
  • New market expansions require significant investment with uncertain returns.

What makes Woodruff Sawyer unique

  • Woodruff Sawyer excels in tailored insurance solutions for diverse industries.
  • The firm is a leader in tech insurance, identifying emerging trends effectively.
  • Their proactive risk management approach sets them apart in the insurance industry.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company Equity

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 3rd, 2025
Woodruff Sawyer'S 2025 Cyber Looking Ahead Guide Highlights Declining Insurance Costs And Rising Risks

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodruff Sawyer, one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in the US, announced today the release of the 2025 Cyber Looking Ahead Guide. A competitive market has driven down cyber insurance costs, allowing many businesses to reduce their premiums. Looking ahead, Woodruff Sawyer expects pricing to remain stable to moderately lower in 2025, despite mixed expectations from underwriters. However, even as the market offers some relief for buyers, the underlying cyber risk landscape continues to grow more volatile. Download the Guide                    Attend the 2/4 webinar. Evolving Cyber Threats and Rising Risk Factors

PR Newswire
Dec 12th, 2024
Woodruff Sawyer: Commercial Insurance Market To See More Competitive Pricing In 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodruff Sawyer, one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in the US, announced today the release of the 2025 Property Casualty Looking Ahead Guide. After seven years of significant rate increases, the commercial insurance market is finally showing signs of relief. As we head into 2025, businesses can expect flat to low single-digit premium increases across many lines of coverage, signaling the end of the prolonged "hard market" that has dominated the industry since 2017. Download the Guide now. According to the latest industry forecasts, the hard market—which typically involves steep price hikes and limited coverage availability—has eased

Woodruff Sawyer
Sep 24th, 2024
Woodruff Sawyer Introduces WS Connect - A Proprietary Digital Platform for a Streamlined Employee Benefits Program

Woodruff Sawyer introduces WS Connect - A proprietary digital platform for a streamlined Employee Benefits program.

Woodruff Sawyer
Aug 22nd, 2024
Heather Mattison Joins Woodruff Sawyer's Private Client Practice

Denver, CO - Woodruff Sawyer, one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in the US, announced today Heather Mattison has joined the firm as Vice President, Private Client.

Woodruff Sawyer
Aug 21st, 2024
Jennifer Schuessler Joins Woodruff Sawyer's Retirement Plan Services Team

Bellevue, WA - Woodruff Sawyer, one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in the US, announced today Jennifer Schuessler has joined the firm as Vice President, Retirement Planning Services.