Benefits Specialist

Brown & Brown Insurance

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Benefits Specialist assists the account team in servicing employee benefit clients by managing renewals, marketing functions, and daily service requests. They are responsible for maintaining client materials, ensuring plan document accuracy, and fostering strong relationships with vendors.

Qualifications

Brown & Brown is seeking a Benefits Specialist with at least a high school degree and 1+ years of employee benefits experience. The role involves assisting with client service, renewals, compliance, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. Strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office are essential.

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 Specialist to join our growing team in Milwaukie, WI!

The Benefits Specialist assists the Account Team in servicing the benefit consulting responsibilities of the employee benefit clients. Utilizes technical expertise to retain present clients.  Administers marketing and renewal functions. Assists client with daily service functions. To acquire a knowledge of all phases of the roles within the Employee Benefits Department.

How You Will Contribute: 

  • Basic level of compliance, benchmarking, renewal & marketing, reporting & analytics and able to perform these functions with little guidance.

  • Supports onboarding new clients.

  • Assist clients with daily service functions and frequent ad hoc requests.

  • Create, review and edit employee benefit guides, benefit manuals and other client materials as requested.

  • Creates and maintains strong relationships with vendors.

  • Reviews insurance circulars and bulletins to keep current on changes in the industry.

  • Confers with team to identify, plan and develop methods and procedures to obtain greater efficiency and effectiveness of benefit programs.

  • Support basic renewal & marketing processes and confirmations.

  • Assist in review of plan documents (SBCs, SPDs, Certs, etc.) to ensure accuracy of content.

  • Data entry into B&B systems and client management database.

  • 5500 preparation.

  • Printing, preparation and mailing of client materials.

  • Assists in the coordination of client meetings, market/carrier meetings, etc.

  • Participate in market meetings, seminars and training programs as directed.

  • Other duties may be assigned.

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Must obtain and maintain active Life/Accident and Health Insurance Agent License within 1 yr.

Skills & Experience to be Successful:

  • Minimum of high school degree or equivalent required

  • College degree (preferred)

  • 1+ years employee benefits experience with a thorough understanding and knowledge of employee benefits

  • Proficient with MS Office Suite

  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to work independently.

  • Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.

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”. 

Brown & Brown Insurance

Brown & Brown, Inc. is the fifth largest independent insurance brokerage in the nation. We provide risk management solutions to help protect what our customers value most. Our four business segments, Retail, National Programs, Wholesale Brokerage, and Services, offer insurance products and services to businesses, corporations, governmental institutions, professional organizations, trade associations, families, and individuals.
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