Proposal Writer II

About the role

Aflac Columbus, with locations in Columbia, SC and Norfolk, MA, is seeking a Proposal Writer II in the Group Voluntary Benefits division (Job ID: 9887).

Skills

• Strong proficiency in editing, proofreading, and word processing
• Exemplary oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers
• Problem‑solving, analytical, and teamwork/facilitating skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and do what it takes to get the job done
• Knowledge of Aflac’s products and systems, procedures, policy data, benefit plans, company terminology, and field force
• Proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office suite software

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• 2 years of work‑related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualifications

• Experience writing in a business environment
• Insurance industry experience
• Experience supporting a sales function

Responsibilities

• With limited supervision, prepare high‑quality RFP spreadsheets and formal RFPs, customized proposals, presentations, and bids in conjunction with underwriters and sales professionals.
• Observe and assist more experienced team members underwrite yearly renewals of group cases and/or review individual account underwriting cases based on analysis of financial condition, participation percentage, industry type, employee demographics, and past claim experience.
• Identify and communicate recommended improvements of processes and information for bid and proposal packages; comprehend prospective client requirements; research and draft responses to formal RFP questions to meet or exceed client requirements.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts within marketing and other divisions to enhance proposals; communicate bid information to sales personnel; assist to increase percentage of bids won.
• Research, compile, write, edit, and proofread proposals, bids, and other written documents as requested by sales and management; validate contractual and documentation packages for quality, accuracy, persuasiveness, and compliance.
• Integrate information from all departments into comprehensive presentations; create and modify graphics to convey ideas, methodologies, and approaches.
• Maintain internal archive of proposal documents, product information, correspondence, and other proposal information; organize and maintain proposal and product data using print and electronic tools.
• Provide research, administration, and coordination for all forms of proposal research; provide reports based on findings; locate statistical data and interpret in various formats to team and/or management.
• Resolve problems and answer questions from sales professionals pertaining to assigned proposals; work independently to analyze issues to determine best solutions; set priorities, plan and organize workload, meet established deadlines; maintain consistent communication with the Underwriter and Aflac departments.
• Assist in analyzing risk and financial data to underwrite new business opportunities for smaller or less complex group cases as needed; work closely with more experienced underwriters to learn Aflac’s products and processes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Health care flexible spending
• Dependent care flexible spending
• Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no cost to employee)
• 401(k) plans
• Annual bonuses
• Opportunity to purchase company stock
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason
• State‑mandated sick leave where eligible (e.g., Washington employees accrue 1‑hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked)