Stop-Loss Excess Coverage for Self-Funded Health Plan (Phase I)

Alief Independent School District (Alief ISD) is seeking qualified insurance brokers, agents, carriers, or underwriting intermediaries to provide stop‑loss excess coverage for its self‑funded employee health benefits plan. Phase I of a two‑phase solicitation requires respondents to submit qualification information, market‑assignment requests, and references; no pricing is required at this stage. The District will assign markets and then invite Phase II carrier proposals. Coverage is intended to become effective on January 1 2027, with either a twelve‑month or eight‑month term. The solicitation emphasizes the need for respondents capable of securing competitive stop‑loss coverage and acknowledges Alliant Insurance Services as a non‑competing medical benefits consultant. • Phase I: Respondent qualifications, market‑assignment requests, and three client references. • Phase II: Carrier pricing and coverage terms after market assignments. • Effective coverage date: 01/01/2027; term options: 12‑month or 8‑month. • Deadline for Phase I submission: 11/03/2026 (CT). • Questions due: 10/27/2026 (CT). • Target respondents: insurance brokers, agents, carriers, underwriting intermediaries. • No carrier quotes required in Phase I; pricing only in Phase II.