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Brown & Brown is seeking a Senior Benefits Consultant (Large Market) to join our growing team in Plano, TX!
The Senior Benefits Consultant serves as a Co-Service Leader with a tenured VP, Senior Benefits Consultant, both reporting to the Department Lead for a portfolio of six large, complex self-funded (ASO) clients, representing 10k-20k total employees with an average of 7k+ enrolled medical lives, with expected portfolio growth projected to double within 4–5 years. This is a highly client-facing, service-oriented role that demands strategic consulting, operational excellence, and the ability to lead all aspects of H&W benefits programming, plan performance, and engagement.
Working in close partnership with a tenured VP, Sr Benefits Consultant, the Sr Benefits Consultant will manage day-to-day service delivery, strategic execution, and client communications, ensuring a high-touch, proactive experience. This role is designed for a polished professional with sophisticated consulting experience and offers a defined career path toward VP, Sr Benefits Consultant and ultimately SVP for those who consistently demonstrate leadership, growth impact, and service excellence.
How You Will Contribute:
Act as Co-Service Leader with a VP, Sr Benefits Consultant to oversee all aspects of service delivery across a high-value client portfolio.
Lead and own the execution of day-to-day client needs, including proactive planning, responsive consultation, and timely resolution of issues.
Serve as the primary operational and consultative liaison for HR/benefits leaders, working to anticipate challenges and identify opportunities to improve service and program performance.
Direct the planning, execution, and measurement of H&W benefit strategies in collaboration with clients and the team’s Financial Consultants.
Present renewals, mid-year plan reviews, and strategic recommendations to client stakeholders.
Evaluate program performance and cost trends to identify opportunities for improvement, efficiency, and expansion of offerings.
Partner with the dedicated communications marketing designer to lead the direction, content strategy, and messaging for all employee-facing materials—including Open Enrollment campaigns, benefit guides, FAQs, and digital assets.
Ensure communication strategies are tailored to client workforce demographics, sensitive topics, and engagement goals.
Oversee final content review to ensure alignment with client strategy, compliance requirements, and tone/style guidelines.
Oversee carrier and vendor relationships, ensuring performance accountability, service alignment, and seamless execution.
Lead and delegate RFP processes, including the evaluation of carrier capabilities, financial competitiveness, and operational fit.
Drive the planning and implementation of OE, from carrier readiness and employee communications to HR training and post-enrollment analysis.
Manage the project timeline, delegation, and cross-functional coordination to ensure a seamless OE experience.
Collaborate with internal Compliance Team to monitor legislative and regulatory updates.
Deliver actionable compliance guidance to clients and ensure proper documentation and governance.
Conduct final review and approval of all H&W-related materials and deliverables to ensure accuracy, alignment, and consistency.
Assess H&W program ROI, utilization, and gaps in existing benefit portfolios; recommend enhancements or new solutions based on client objectives and market trends.
Continuously bring forward emerging solutions and best practices to evolve client programs.
Provide clear strategic direction and meaningful content to the internal team’s marketing communications designer, ensuring that employee education materials are aligned with client goals, resonate with diverse employee populations, and drive engagement across benefits programs.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Benefit Analysts, Financial Consultants, Compliance, and Population Health Team, and Operations to ensure an integrated, high-quality client experience.
Support business development and account growth through proactive planning, client trust, and strategic recommendations.
Design and implement scalable service strategies to support the anticipated doubling of client size in the next 4–5 years.
Licenses and Certifications:
Industry designation
Skills & Experience to Be Successful:
7+ years of progressive employee benefits consulting experience, with a strong focus on self-funded plans and service excellence
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or similar working experience
Proven track record of managing complex ASO clients (5,000+ enrolled lives) across medical, Rx, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental benefits
Strong project management, organizational, and client-facing skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to present to executive stakeholders
Very proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint (for client-facing presentations) and Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, basic modeling)
Strong analytical and critical thinking ability
Demonstrated judgment, attention to detail, and discretion with sensitive information
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
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”.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of progressive employee benefits consulting experience
- Proven track record of managing complex ASO clients
- Bachelor's degree or similar working experience
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Brown & Brown Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Brown & Brown Insurance and has not been reviewed or approved by Brown & Brown Insurance.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are broad, spanning medical/Rx, dental, vision, life, disability, and added programs alongside Lyra access with up to eight no‑cost coaching or therapy sessions for teammates and covered dependents. Breadth extends to fertility/adoption solutions, second‑opinion services, diabetes care, and Medicare advocacy.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program includes an employer match up to 4% (100% of the first 3% plus 50% of the next 2%) with immediate vesting. Savings support is positioned as a core element of the total‑rewards package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is available, and the company emphasizes an ownership mindset with a large share of teammates as shareholders. This creates accessible equity participation alongside retirement savings.
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What We Do
Brown & Brown Insurance provides risk management solutions to help protect what our customers value most. Our four business segments offer insurance products and services to businesses and individuals. Our culture is built on integrity, innovation, superior capabilities, and discipline. We view insurance differently and use our experience, carrier relationships, and principled customer focus to deliver first-class service and solutions. Becoming a Brown & Brown teammate introduces you to a career with virtually unlimited possibilities. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates—not employees. We strive to attract people who are competitive, driven, and disciplined. Our unique company culture of meritocracy rewards self-starters and those committed to doing what is best for our customers. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work ®. Brown & Brown has demonstrated a Culture of Caring through dedication to the people and communities we serve. With more than 11,000 teammates in over 300 locations across the US, Canada, Ireland, the UK, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands, we actively support numerous organizations in the local communities in which we live, work, and play. With a long-standing history of proven success, Brown & Brown is one of the insurance industry’s most powerful and influential leaders, ranked as the fifth-largest brokerage in the US and sixth in the world. You can find us on the NYSE as BRO.
