Employee Benefits Coordinator

001 Brown & Brown, Inc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k Plan

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health & Wellness

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Preferred Partner Discounts

Job summary

Brown & Brown in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks an Employee Benefits Coordinator to join our growing team. You will assist with enrollment, billing, eligibility, and claims while ensuring client satisfaction and timely resolution of service issues.

The role supports Account Executives, handles open enrollment materials, maintains documents for QC, and stays informed on new legislation to help clients remain compliant with government requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• College degree preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of group benefit plans and health/welfare experience.
• 1-2 years in insurance agency, carrier, or HR preferred.
• Spanish language ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall client satisfaction with timely resolution of service issues.
• Assist Account Executives in fulfilling client needs.
• Follow renewal calendar and manage renewal activity timelines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and teammates.
• Produce open enrollment materials and benefit handouts.
• Coordinate open enrollment paperwork submission and verify forms.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Spanish language (optional)

Knowledge of Group Benefit Plans

Health insurance industry experience

2+ years in insurance or HR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Florida 2-15 Life, Health, and Annuity License

CEBS designation (preferred)

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 Coordinator to join our growing team in Fort Lauderdale, FL!

How You Will Contribute

• Ensure overall client satisfaction by providing timely resolution and follow-up of service issues that may arise including claims, billing, eligibility, enrollment, etc; Document all client inquiries and service issues.
• Work under the direction of Account Executives to assist in the fulfillment of client needs.
• Follow the renewal calendar and proactively manage timeline for renewal activity, presentation and plan implementation as set by company policy as well as vendor deadlines; this includes census requests.
• Develop and maintain solid relationships with vendors, as well as internal teammates.
• Produce open enrollment materials and benefit handouts.
• Maintain account files and ensure that documents are placed into appropriate sections for Quality Control (QC) guidelines; complete the Quality Control checklist.
• Coordinate open enrollment paperwork submission; verify paperwork and enrollment forms are submitted correctly, verify post enrollment selection and billing for accuracy.
• Support clients in attaining compliance with governmental requirements by staying informed of new legislation and participating in available training.
• Complete the Marketing checklist with the Account Executive.
• Review policies, benefit summaries, SPD’s, forms, and rates for accuracy.

Licenses & Certifications

• FL 2-15 Life, Health, and Annuity License (or within ninety (90) days of employment).
• CEBS designation (preferred)

Skills & Experience

• High School Degree or GED.
• College Degree (preferred)
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of Group Benefit Plans and experience in health and welfare.
• 1-2 years Insurance Agency, Insurance Carrier or Human Resources experience is (preferred)
• MS Power Point is a plus.
• Ability to speak, read and/or write in Spanish a plus.

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.

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.