Underwriting Consultant, Employee Health and Benefits

Marsh McLennan

. Support Employee Health & Benefits sales and service departments in placement of new and renewal business .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,700 - $120,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Medical and Dental underwriting, including preparation of bid specifications and quote analyses, while effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders. Proficient in analyzing claim experience and utilizing Microsoft Excel for data-driven decision-making.

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Medical UnderwritingDental UnderwritingMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyClient Presentation PreparationActive Life and Health License

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Hard Skills

Underwriting ProjectionsBid SpecificationsQuote AnalysesRate NegotiationClaim Experience EvaluationUtilization ReportsRFP SpecificationsContract Review

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCommunication SkillsRelationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Life and Health License

Industry Keywords

Employee Health & BenefitsSelf-Insured ClientsFully Insured ClientsLegislative UpdatesUnderwriting Methodologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Employee Health & Benefits sales and service departments in placement of new and renewal business
Prepare Medical and Dental underwriting projections, bid specifications, and quote analyses
Assist in negotiating final rates
Prepare recommendations and analyses for client presentations
Develop and maintain relationships with local insurance carrier contacts
Serve as an internal technical assistance resource for Sales and Service
Prepare and evaluate claim experience and utilization reports
Assist in reviewing contracts
Prepare RFP specifications and identify markets for proposals
Follow industry developments, changes, and legislative updates affecting underwriting methodologies across Medical, Dental, Life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional underwriting experience in Medical and Dental underwriting for both fully insured and self-insured clients
Experience working in a team environment and communicating with internal colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
20% travel required
Active Life and Health license or willingness to obtain one within initial 90 days of employment is a plus, but not required
Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Business Administration or other related programs is a plus, but not required