Technical Consultant

Overview

As a member of our Benefits and HR consulting team, you’ll help our clients - employers of all sizes, across all industries to build workplaces that work better. As you consider the value of working for Gallagher, remember your talent, winning attitude and strong performance will be highly valued. We are looking for a Technical Consultant that has the character and personality to work with an accomplished team of personable and motivated individuals. Working closely with the Lead Consultant, the incumbent will provide technical support to Benefits and Health clients who are predominately mid to large-size companies across Canada. This position directly supports the organization’s objective providing a superior level of financial and plan design advice. The Technical Consultant will work both independently and with a team to review, analyze, market, and provide recommendations on overall plan design and utilization. The position includes the many detailed and broad functions involved in renewing, auditing, and marketing group benefit plans, both on a daily basis and according to project timelines. If you love the challenges of this dynamic field, then Gallagher will support and nurture your professional development and success. How you'll make an impact Develop and maintain close relationships with clients and underwriters Understand and communicate what technical action steps belong to the underwriter and to Gallagher Analyze and prepare assessments for flex or traditional group renewals Review, analyze, and confirm insurer-prepared financial statements for organizations with different funding arrangements (insured, retention, self-funded) Discuss funding recommendations with client manager Collect and review proposals from insurers (marketing responses) Prepare and discuss projections of various financial plan designs Evaluate and judge the similarities, differences, and capabilities of the various underwriters Assist client manager in proactively marketing new products, services, and tools to existing clients to improve the value of their benefit investment or decrease service costs Prepare for and assist in semi-annual and/or annual reviews with plan sponsor Prepare experience reports Utilize underwriter partners, where appropriate Support the client manager and work with cross-functional team to: - Prepare for pre-sale prospect meetings and presentations - Assist in client-specific responses to Requests for Proposal About you Minimum 5 years of underwriting or technical experience gathered at an insurance company and/or consulting firm on a broad range of underwriting and funding philosophies Thorough, up-to-date knowledge of Canadian benefits industry Post-secondary education and related group benefit courses preferred, such as CEBS Excellent mathematical and analytical skills Ability to express technical aspects of group insurance in report and letter format Strong planning and time management skills Able to handle multiple priorities within a dynamic environment Microsoft Office – Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills required Strong analytical and diagnostic skills Strategic thinker Solution-minded Can negotiate towards a “win-win” Personal effectiveness High-quality written and oral communications Customer-focused Dedicated team player Works effectively and positively with internal team as well as with insurer’s service and underwriter representatives May be asked to be team leader on projects Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needs Life, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance options Retirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and more Employee Stock Purchase Plan Other benefits include: Educational expense reimbursement Employee assistance programs Discounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness) Opportunity for flexible work arrangements Paid sick days & personal days Employee education recognition program Employee referral bonus program