Employee Benefits Account Executive – Private Equity Focus

Brown & Brown; Village of Rye Brook (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Mental Health & Wellness

Paid time off

Holidays

Discount programs

Job summary

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

The role requires proactive, solutions-oriented professionals with a background in Employee Benefits and experience with M&A due diligence, client relationships, and market trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of Employee Benefits experience supporting mid-large groups.
• Prior 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.
• 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

EB experience

M&A due diligence

Negotiation

Marketing strategy

Financial underwriting

Self-insurance knowledge

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

The role requires proactive, solutions-oriented professionals with a background in Employee Benefits and experience with M&A due diligence, client relationships, and market trends.