Employee Benefits Account Executive

Brown & Brown, Inc.

$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in account management or sales within the insurance industry
  • Proficient in employee benefit insurance coverage and contracts
  • Valid New Jersey Producer license in Life, Health, and Accident (within 90 days of hire)
  • A college degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field is preferred
  • Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a primary liaison for large and small clients, ensuring service delivery and satisfaction
  • Manage and grow an existing book of business through strategic client engagement
  • Conduct regular client visits, addressing service issues and leading benefits presentations
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and insurance carriers
  • Facilitate the renewal process for health and life coverage with tailored insurance solutions
  • Identify and support cross-selling opportunities through proposals and presentations
  • Coordinate with internal resources to meet diverse client needs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Financial benefits such as 401k, employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health support including free services and enhanced advocacy
  • Paid time off and holiday benefits
  • Employee discounts and additional perks
Full Job Description
Brown & Brown is seeking an Employee Benefits Account Executive to join our growing team in Roseland, NJ. The Employee Benefits Account Executive serves as a key liaison for both large and small client groups, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction in alignment with B&B's service standards. Collaborate closely with the Team Leader and Benefits Department to support service initiatives, implement product enhancements, and strengthen both internal and external relationships. The role also involves identifying market opportunities, supporting business development efforts, and contributing to proposal creation and client retention strategies. How You Will Contribute: • Independently serve as a key liaison for both large Manage and grow an existing book of business by developing strategic plans for client retention and new business opportunities. • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, conducting regular visits, addressing service issues, and leading benefits presentations during Open Enrollment and other meetings. • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and carriers to support long-term retention and satisfaction. • Collaborate with client decision-makers and technical contacts to understand needs, develop service plans, and resolve escalated issues, including claims and enrollment concerns. • Lead the renewal process for health and life coverage, recommending tailored insurance solutions, cost-saving strategies, and plan modeling. • Identify cross-selling opportunities and support new business efforts through proposal development and presentations. • Coordinate internal resources and introduce relevant products from other business units to meet client needs. • Maintain accurate documentation in the sales management system and ensure compliance with insurance operations and regulatory requirements. • Educate clients on benefits legislation, compliance, and emerging products. • Support agency goals by promoting high-performance standards, participating in leadership meetings, and fostering a collaborative team environment. Licenses and Certifications: • A valid New Jersey Producer license in Life, Health, and Accident (as well as any other required states and/or authorities to service the assigned book of business) must be maintained in good standing or obtained within 90 days of hire. Skills & Experience to Be Successful: • A college degree in Business Administration, Insurance, Risk Management, or a related field, or an equivalent qualification (preferred) • High school diploma • 5+ years of professional experience within the insurance industry's account management, sales or related field. • Proficient knowledge of employee benefit insurance coverage and contracts. • Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Windows environment, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher. Able to create, edit, and merge letters, spreadsheets, labels, etc. • Proficient knowledge of office equipment (including but not limited to copy machines, printers, faxes, binding machines, etc.) Pay Range 100,000.00 - 130,000.00 Annual 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.

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