Benefit Analyst

A Benefit Analyst works on a team with a Benefit Consultant and an Employee Advocate. This dedicated team helps service a group of clients (a book of business). Benefit Analysts handle a wide range of analytical and renewal responsibilities and are key members of the Intrepid team. This is a hybrid position with employees reporting to the Denver, CO office two days per week for collaboration days. This is an hourly non-exempt position with an annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $85,000.

Position Responsibilities

• Actively manages the renewal process along with the Benefit Consultant
• Manages renewal negotiations with the insurance/stop loss carriers
• Manages RFP process for medical, Rx, dental, vision, life, DI, and voluntary benefits
• Builds relationships with carriers and vendors
• Prepares spreadsheets to display and communicate renewal plan information
• Creates the formal renewal proposal to include renewal analysis, contribution modeling, benchmarking, and recommendations
• If needed, assists Benefit Consultant in presenting the renewal proposal to the client
• Processes carrier changes and new business submissions at open enrollment
• Manages the financial analysis and reporting for specific large accounts
• Updates/documents renewal plan information into Benefit Zone (CRM)
• For self-funded clients, creates monthly or quarterly claims analysis report to send to the client
• Actively participates in training programs to enhance benefit industry knowledge

Knowledge/Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Two years of experience in benefits
• A working knowledge of employee benefit plans, understanding of self-funding, as well as ancillary coverage such as life, disability, dental, vision, and voluntary insurances
• A Colorado Life and Health license (can be obtained after hire)

Skills/Abilities Required

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Strong project management skills
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills
• Highly organized & accurate
• Ability to work and complete multiple tasks under aggressive timeframes
• Independent thinker, offering suggestions for new and forwarding practices
• Ability to work both independently and within a team

About Intrepid: Intrepid is a full-service employee benefits firm located in downtown Denver. Our dedication and commitment to serving the business community in Denver has enabled us to become one of the most successful independent insurance agencies and consulting firms in Colorado. We have a reputation for honesty, integrity, unsurpassed service and strong focus on our collaborative culture. We consistently win Denver Best Places to Work year after year!

About Patriot: Founded in 2019, Patriot is a national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property & casualty agencies across the United States. Patriot’s collaborative model delivers resources and strategic support to its agencies, whose leaders continue to operate with a high degree of autonomy in their local markets. With over 100 offices in 20 states and more than 1,400 professionals, Patriot is a top 50 U.S privately held insurance agency that also ranks in the top-20 amongst privately held employee benefit agencies.

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive health and welfare program to employees, family members and domestic partners. Employees are eligible for benefits coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Group Term Life
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid holidays
• Personalized PTO
• 401 (k) with immediate vesting
• “Dress For Your Day” casual dress
• Flexible work schedule
• Annual performance bonus

Patriot Growth Insurance Services is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status.