Employee Benefits Account Executive

Brown & Brown, Inc.; City of Rye (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Financial Benefits

Mental Health & Wellness

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Discounts

Job summary

Brown & Brown, Inc. is seeking an Employee Benefits Account Executive to join our Rye Brook, NY team. You will serve as a strategic advisor to private equity clients, manage a designated benefits book, and lead RFPs, renewals, and open enrollment activities.

You will advise on plan performance, funding arrangements, and cost containment, supporting M&A due-diligence and client relationships in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of Employee Benefits experience.
• Active State Life, Accident & Health license or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Knowledge of financial underwriting, self-insurance (Medical/Rx), and alternative funding programs (captives, RBP, etc.).
• Strong negotiation and marketing expertise.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for a designated book of Employee Benefits business, ensuring proactive and high-touch client support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with private equity firms and portfolio companies.
• Advise clients on benefits strategy, market trends, regulatory updates, and plan-level recommendations.
• Provide guidance on plan performance, funding arrangements, and cost-containment strategies.
• Support M&A transactions and due-diligence activities.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies for competitive pricing and enhanced plan designs.
• Lead RFP and renewal marketing processes.
• Coordinate open enrollment activities and communications.

Skills

M&A / due diligence experience

Negotiation

Relationship management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Employee Benefits Account ExecutiveApply: Rye Brook, NY: Full time: Posted Today: R26\\_0000003994Built 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 an **Employee Benefits Account Executive** to join our growing team in **Rye Brook, NY**!The Employee Benefits Practice within the Private Equity Practice Group (PEPG) is seeking a dynamic, client-focused Account Executive to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a strategic advisor to private equity clients and their portfolio companies, delivering tailored benefits solutions, driving plan performance, and managing complex EB engagements with precision. The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions‐oriented, and thrives in a fast‐paced, growth‐driven environment.**How You Will Contribute:*** Serve as the primary point of contact for a designated book of Employee Benefits business, ensuring proactive and high‐touch client support.* Build and maintain strong relationships with private equity firms and portfolio companies.* Advise clients on benefits strategy, market trends, regulatory updates, and plan‐level recommendations.* Provide guidance on plan performance, funding arrangements, and cost‐containment strategies.* Support M&A transactions and due‐diligence activities.* Develop and execute marketing strategies for competitive pricing and enhanced plan designs.* Lead RFP and renewal marketing processes.* Coordinate open enrollment activities and communications.**Licenses & Certifications:*** Active State Life, Accident & Health license or ability to obtain within 60 days.**Skills & Experience to be Successful:*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.* 10+ years of Employee Benefits experience supporting mid‐large groups.* M&A/due‐diligence experience preferred. Strong negotiation and marketing expertise.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.* Knowledge of financial underwriting, self-insurance (Medical/Rx), and alternative funding programs (captives, RBP, etc.).* Exceptional organization and time management skills.**Pay Range**135000 - 175000 Annual*The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.***Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being**We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:* *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.*