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There are many reasons why EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has become one of the fastest-growing firms in the insurance industry. Fueled and driven by capable, committed people who share common beliefs and values and “bring it” every day, EPIC is always looking for people who have “the right stuff” – people who know what they want and aren’t afraid to make it happen.
Headquartered in San Francisco and founded in 2007, our company has over 3,000 employees nationwide. With locations spread out across the U.S., our local market knowledge and industry expertise helps support our clients' regional and global needs. We have grown very quickly since our founding, and we continue to see growth and success thanks to our hard-working and growth-minded employees.
Our core values are: Owner mindset, Inspire trust, Think big, and Drive results. If these values and growth align with what you're looking for in your next career? Then consider joining our amazing team!
Preferred Locations: Atlanta, GA; Houston, TX; Chicago, IL; or Summit, NJ
Work Arrangement: Hybrid schedule required — 3 days per week in the office.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Benefit Consultant is responsible for client satisfaction, service delivery, and vendor management while supporting the development of innovative, data-driven strategies to optimize complex Health & Welfare benefit programs.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Strategy & Program Management
- Support development and execution of benefit strategies for large, self-funded clients
- Develop cost-containment strategies across medical, pharmacy, and disability programs
- Analyze claims/utilization trends and identify improvement opportunities
- Lead vendor evaluations, RFPs, procurement, implementation, and performance tracking
- Communicate industry trends, benchmarks, and regulatory updates
Client Management
- Serve as primary day-to-day client contact and manage vendor relationships
- Oversee project management for deliverables, compliance deadlines, and annual planning
- Manage RFP processes, renewals, contract negotiations, and vendor implementations
- Ensure timely, accurate execution of deliverables with actuarial and internal teams
- Support compliance (e.g., 5500 filings, plan documents, regulatory adherence)
- Resolve escalated claims and support employee communications and enrollment activities
Client Relationship & Reporting
- Partner with clients to define benefit goals and strategies
- Deliver financial reporting, analysis, and benchmarking insights
- Review and finalize client reporting deliverables
Business Development & Team Collaboration
- Assist with new business opportunities and strategy development
- Contribute to internal process improvements and team initiatives
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- 5–10 years of experience in insurance, employee benefits, or HR
- Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare programs (self-funded medical, Rx, dental, vision, disability, life, absence, etc.)
- Experience managing large, self-funded clients in consulting or brokerage
- Full-cycle RFP experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Experience designing and implementing benefit plans
- Underwriting experience preferred
- Insurance license (or ability to obtain)
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Project management and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience with data analysis and self-funded plan financials
- Knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and large data sets
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and in a fast-paced environment
- High level of professionalism, accountability, and client service focus
Additional Requirements
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact with executive stakeholders
- Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours as needed
COMPENSATION:
The base salary range for this position is $110,000 -$135,000. This range represents the employer’s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting.
WHY EPIC:
EPIC has over 60 offices and 3,000 employees nationwide – and we’re growing! It’s a great time to join the team and be a part of this growth. We offer:
- Generous Paid Time off
- Managed PTO for salaried/exempt employees (personal time off without accruals or caps); 22 PTO days starting out for hourly/non-exempt employees; 12 company-observed paid holidays; 4 early-close days
- Generous leave time options: Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leave
- Generous employee referral bonus program of $1,500 per hired referral
- Employee recognition programs for demonstrating EPIC’s values plus additional employee recognition awards and programs (and trips!)
- Employee Resource Groups: Women’s Coalition, EPIC Veterans Group
- Professional growth & development: Mentorship Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Leadership Development
- Unique benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft & Fraud Protection Coverage, Legal Planning, Family Planning, and Menopause & Midlife Support
- Additional benefits include (but are not limited to): 401(k) matching, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and wellness & employee assistance programs
- 50/50 Work Culture: EPIC fosters a 50/50 culture between producers and the rest of the business, supporting collaboration, teamwork, and an inclusive work environment. It takes both production and service to be EPIC!
- EPIC Gives Back – Some of our charitable efforts include Donation Connection, Employee Assistance Fund, and People First Foundation
- We’re in the top 10 of property/casualty agencies according to “Insurance Journal”
To learn more about EPIC, visit our Careers Page: https://www.epicbrokers.com/about/epic-careers/.
EPIC embraces diversity in all its various forms—whether it be diversity of thought, background, race, religion, gender, skills or experience. We are committed to fostering a work community where every colleague feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard. It is our belief that diversity drives innovation and that creating an environment where every employee feels included and empowered, helps us to deliver the best outcome to our clients.
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Skills Required
- 5-10 years of experience in insurance, employee benefits, or HR
- Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare programs (self-funded medical, Rx, dental, vision, disability, life, absence)
- Experience managing large, self-funded clients in consulting or brokerage
- Full-cycle RFP experience, vendor evaluation, procurement, and implementation
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Experience designing and implementing benefit plans and cost-containment strategies
- Experience with data analysis and self-funded plan financials, including claims/utilization trend analysis
- Knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance requirements (eg, 5500 filings, plan documents)
- Insurance license or ability to obtain an insurance license
- Underwriting experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and working with large data sets
- Project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and client deliverables
- Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving skills, and high level of professionalism
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and has not been reviewed or approved by EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants.
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Flexible Benefits — A full-suite includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, wellness/EAP, HSA/FSA, dependent care, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and a remote work program, allowing coverage to align with individual needs. Plan categories and add-ons provide choice across different circumstances and markets.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, and cancer services create a comprehensive health offering. Carrier and plan options are characterized as strong in several offices.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Managed/unlimited PTO with paid holidays and sick time expands time‑off options and flexibility. These policies are positioned as a notable part of the overall package.
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What We Do
We are a unique and innovative retail risk management and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm founded in San Francisco, California, in 2007 with offices and leadership across the country. EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has a depth of industry expertise across key lines of insurance, including risk management, property and casualty, employee benefits, unique specialty program insurance and private client services. Check out our other links for all things EPIC: https://linktr.ee/epicbrokers
