Benefits Specialist at Brown & Brown

You're a mid-level professional with at least 1 year of experience in employee benefits, ready to support clients with their consulting needs. A high school dip

Work type: onsite

Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA

Type: Full-time

Summary

You're a mid-level professional with at least 1 year of experience in employee benefits, ready to support clients with their consulting needs. A high school diploma is required, though a college degree is preferred. **What makes it worth a look...** This full-time, on-site Benefits Specialist role at Brown & Brown in Milwaukee, WI, offers the chance to assist an established team in servicing employee benefit clients and administering marketing and renewal functions. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Can handle basic compliance, benchmarking, renewal, marketing, and reporting with minimal supervision. * Have experience with data entry into internal systems and client management databases. * Are comfortable preparing Form 5500 filings. * Must obtain an active Life/Accident and Health Insurance Agent License within one year of employment.

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 & Brownis 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.

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

• 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.

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. 

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”.

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