US Benefits - Life & Disability

The US Network provides Life & Disability insurance coverage for its Country Based Staff members (CBS). The benefit has taken on more importance with the passage of time and is a key benefits enjoyed by staff members. The current contract expires on the 31st of March 2022.

The size of the US requires that staff have coverage across the 50 US States as coverage may be required during duty travel. In order to ensure geographical coverage and the optimum service provision and Contract Administration, we contract a benefits Broker.

Our current Broker is Willis Towers Watson (WTW), whom we have appointed on a separate contract. The Broker specialises in managing the contract, yearly renegotiations, legal advice provision in relation to state and federal changes as well as helping post forecast their expenses and staff contributions for the year ahead. They will be acting as the key point of contact for this procurement opportunity.

The Contract is to be for a period of up to five (5) years. Three (3) years, with an option to extend for two (2) additional years upon agreement between Authority and Contractor. The contract for the original three (3) year period is scheduled to start on the 1st of April 2022 and shall expire on 31 March 2025, unless extended.

All tender documentation will be sent by, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCDO's specialist broker Willis Towers Watson.

All bidders must:

• Be licensed to do business in the United States (U.S.).

• Follow U.S. regulations.

• Have a U.S. presence.

Companies will be asked to provide:

• Copy of the certificate of incorporation

• Audited opening balance sheet i.e. at the time of incorporation / commencement of operations, or

• Evidence of current shareholders' funds / equity

• Business plans and projection for the next 2 - 3 years

• Details of ownership (including percentage interest)

• Details of reinsurance arrangements

• Any plans for ratings by any of the rating agencies, if not already published

• Types of business authorised and types written

• Details of the board of directors, including a brief resume of the key directors

Full Instructions and contact information for WTW is available under Project_6602 / ITT_4453 https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk