Benefits Specialist

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 Minneapolis, MN! 

 

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: 

• All responsibilities that fall within the Account Coordinator career tracks.
• Basic level of compliance, benchmarking, renewal & marketing, reporting & analytics and able to perform these functions with little guidance.
• Helps with 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.
• Prepares and submits client utilization and financial reporting to consultants and to client.
• 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.
• Basic renewal & marketing level.
• 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.
  
  

Pay Range

$30 - $35 Hourly

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.

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”.