Benefits Consultant

001 Brown & Brown, Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Student loan assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health & wellness services

Paid time off & holidays

Exclusive partner discounts

Job summary

Brown & Brown, Inc in Maitland, FL is seeking a Benefits Consultant to join our growing team. You will manage projects for multiple groups, coordinate onboarding, and deliver client materials including reports and OE content.

The role requires 30% travel and deep knowledge of employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HIPAA, COBRA and PPACA. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or HS diploma with 5-7+ years of marketing or underwriting benefits experience.
• Travel 30% minimum.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefit concepts and practices including Fully Insured and Self-Funded products, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, HIPAA, COBRA, PPACA.
• Exceptional organizational and presentation skills.
• Ability to act and motivate others to follow and achieve desired results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• AMS360 and ImageRight knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the project management for all assigned groups.
• Accompany Broker on initial prospect visit to understand the culture of the group, company details and to establish a working relationship.
• Communicate to the onboarding team for the new client details and provide the AOR letters.
• Coordinate with department heads to assign a dedicated team to the account, once a group has been sold.
• Work with internal teams to provide all client deliverables (reporting, renewals, benefit guides, OE materials, project timelines, technology, and wellness strategies, etc.).
• Formulate go to market strategy with client and communicate details to marketing team.
• Coordinate with the Marketing/Finance team to establish timelines, deliverables, communicate marketing strategy, required carriers to send RFP, contribution strategies, plan alternates, etc.
• Review all existing plans and COC’s.
• Identify gaps in coverage, compliance issues, recommended plan changes or enhancements, etc.
• Communicate to compliance on items that need to be implemented or reviewed for client
• Communicate with the Communications team to establish open enrollment timelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Multi-tasking

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or HS diploma with 5-7+ years of benefits experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

AMS360

ImageRight

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Brown & Brown is seeking a Benefits Consultant to join our growing team in Maitland, FL.

How You Will Contribute

• Overall responsibility for the project management for all assigned groups.
• Accompany Broker on initial prospect visit to understand the culture of the group, company details and to establish a working relationship.
• Communicate to the onboarding team for the new client details and provide the AOR letters.
• Coordinate with department heads to assign a dedicated team to the account, once a group has been sold.
• Work with internal teams to provide all client deliverables (reporting, renewals, benefit guides, OE materials, project timelines, technology, and wellness strategies, etc.).
• Formulate go to market strategy with client and communicate details to marketing team.
• Coordinate with the Marketing/Finance team to establish timelines, deliverables, communicate marketing strategy, required carriers to send RFP, contribution strategies, plan alternates, etc.
• Review all existing plans and COC’s.
• Identify gaps in coverage, compliance issues, recommended plan changes or enhancements, etc.
• Communicate to compliance on items that need to be implemented or reviewed for client
• Communicate with the Communications team to establish open enrollment timelines.

Licenses & Certifications

• Florida License 2-15 or obtain within first 90 days

Skills & Experience to be Successful

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) or a combination of a HS diploma with 5-7+ years of marketing or underwriting benefits experience.
• Travel - 30% minimum
• Strong knowledge of employee benefit concepts and practices including but not limited to; Fully Insured and Self-Funded products, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, HIPAA, COBRA, PPACA
• Exceptional organizational and presentation skills
• Ability to act and motivate others to follow and achieve desired results
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects in fast paced environment
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Routine travel which may require teammates to drive their own vehicle or a rental vehicle.
• Acceptable results of an MVR report at the time of hiring and periodically thereafter, and maintenance of minimum acceptable insurance coverages are requirements of the position.
• Working knowledge of AMS360 and ImageRight (preferred)

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

Company Culture

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees. We strive to attract people who are competitive, driven, and disciplined. Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience, and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions. We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees, and leaders - not managers. Everything we do is about the greater WE - never me. While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission—always doing what is best for our customers.