Sr. Consultant- Commercial Lines P&C

Amherst, New York


Employer: National Financial Partners
Industry: Other
Salary: $90000 per year
Job type: Full-Time


Who We Are

Alterity is a leading consulting firm that offers advisory services designed to meet the unique needs of private equity firms, employer groups, HR outsourcing organizations (PEO and ASO), and brokers. We help clients navigate the constantly evolving landscape of employee benefits and insurance. Alterity Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of NFP Corp, an Aon Company.

Summary: This is a full-time position that requires the Consultant to regularly collaborate with and provide support for clients and team members in order to meet clients' and organizational needs. This team member will be responsible for a wide spectrum of duties including, but not limited to, development and review of ongoing client deliverables, data collection, financial analytics, carrier and client interfacing, issue resolution and general project management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Build relationships with key members of client's team
  • Work proactively on behalf of client, and in collaboration with internal consultants, to create, implement and maintain a comprehensive risk management strategy
  • Establish creditability as insurance expert
  • Act as key go-between for client, the senior consultant and the client's broker
  • Evaluate exposures that can cause risk for clients
  • Recommend insurance solutions that meet clients' needs, protect assets and protect balance sheet
  • Review coverages and be able to identify gaps or weaknesses in the program
  • Coordinate activities of the broker and other risk management providers to exceed clients' expectations
  • Review proposals and be able to make recommendations
  • Review RFP's and bid specifications to ensure thoroughness and comprehensiveness
  • Be able to review claims, claim reviews and loss triangle
  • Work with Senior Consultants to:
    • Create bid specifications
    • Create RFPs
    • Review insurance policies and programs and provide written evaluations
    • Create schedules of insurance, account management timelines and manage deliverables to client
    • Work with brokers/agents to request critical information, gather information, summarize and present in format that Senior Consultant can use to make recommendations to client
    • Research industry trends, provide benchmarking, stay abreast of regulatory environment
  • Manage, track, and communicate project status internally and externally ensuring that projects are meeting deadlines and client teams are aware of issues impacting successful execution
  • Collaborate with all team members and across the organization on projects as needed with multiple project leads
  • Build and maintain solid working relationships with client brokers, insurance carriers/vendors and co-workers
  • Draft client-ready emails, memos, and presentations for review by senior staff
  • Assist with all aspects of client meeting preparation, including presenting, as required
  • Coordinate new carrier business, including reviewing paperwork for accuracy and managing towards critical milestones
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities
  • Work on multiple projects (and teams) at once, prioritizing deliverables based on due dates
  • Thrive in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
  • Effectively establish rapport, present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and co-workers
  • Self-review work for accuracy and brand adherence
  • Peer review work thoroughly and timely
  • Strong technical and financial acumen with ability to analyze and interpret data
  • Strong writing skills with ability to correspond in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner
  • Strong knowledge of property & casualty concepts and compliance
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint knowledge
  • Critical thinker
  • A service-oriented mentality
  • Ability to travel
  • Proactive approach to client work
Education and/or Experience:
  • Four-year College or University Degree
  • 10 + years of related experience with an insurance carrier, consultant/broker, or financial institution
Certificates, Licenses, Registration:
  • Property & Casualty License required; must be obtained within 90 days of employment
  • Work towards CPCU, CIC and/or ARM professional designations or additional insurance industry training
About NFP

NFP is proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO and paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health and wellness programs, and more. Our people-first culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others.

The base salary range for this position is $90,000 $155,000.

The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

NFP and You... Better together!

NFP and Alterity Group is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Created: 2024-09-07
Reference: 20799194
Country: United States
State: New York
City: Amherst