Employee Benefits Account Executive

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, V

401k

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health & Wellness

Job summary

Brown & Brown, Inc. in Rye Brook, NY is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Account Executive to act as a strategic advisor to private equity clients and their portfolio companies, delivering tailored benefits solutions and driving plan performance.

The role demands a proactive, client‑focused professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. You will manage a designated EB book, nurture PE relationships, guide benefits strategy, and oversee M&A due diligence, RFPs, renewals, and open

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Client relations

Negotiation

Marketing

M&A due diligence

Underwriting

Self-insurance

Funding programs

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 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

• 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.

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The Power To Be Yourself

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees. We strive to attract people who are competitive, driven, and disciplined. Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

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.

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