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03/22/2025

Benefits Specialist

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 & Brown has an exciting opportunity available for a Benefits Specialist for our team in Minneapolis, MN!

The ideal candidate would be a motivated and detail-oriented individual capable of both interpreting data as well as interacting with clients on a time-sensitive basis.  This role offers tremendous opportunity to an individual who is equipped and eager to accept the challenges of an ambitious workload and steep learning curve. 

The day-to-day responsibilities of the Benefits Specialist vary greatly; but the primary function in this position is to assist the Account Team in servicing the needs of employee benefit clients. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Assist clients with daily service functions and frequent ad hoc requests, escalating issues as needed

  • Create, review and edit employee benefit guides, benefit manuals and other client materials as requested

  • Administer marketing and renewal functions such as requests for proposal 

  • Identify, plan, and develop methods and procedures to obtain greater efficiency and effectiveness of benefit programs

  • Participate in market meetings, client functions, industry seminars and training programs as directed

  • Maintain client records and update client communications

  • Data entry in excel/client reporting duties as assigned.

  • Updates files for resource library including current developments, legislative and regulatory changes, and market updates and work with the Account Team to advise impact to clients.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

  • Minimum of high school degree or equivalent required.

  • College degree preferred.

  • 2+ years of business experience, an understanding and knowledge of employee benefits a plus.

  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently.

  • Experience using Microsoft office, specifically Excel.

  • Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.

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

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

  • Competitive pay based on experience

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pay Range

24.04 - 31.25 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”. 


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Brown & Brown
Brown & Brown

Welcome

We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees. We strive to attract people who are competitive, driven, and disciplined. Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

 

About Us

Brown & Brown is a unique and decentralized publicly traded organization (NYSE: BRO) that has grown to become the fifth largest insurance intermediary in the country. We sell property & casualty insurance and employee benefits insurance to mid-sized and large corporations throughout the country. Our size provides us with access to the best products in the marketplace, while still maintaining a very local community feel. Through growing and developing relationships with carrier partners and expert resources, Brown & Brown stands out as a leader in the industry. As our business grows, our people grow with it! 


Becoming an employee, or as we like to call it “a teammate,” of Brown & Brown introduces you to a career with virtually unlimited possibilities. Our unique culture rewards self-starters and hard workers who adhere to our commitment to do what is best for our customers. With Brown & Brown you will get the training, the mentoring and the tools you need to succeed. Our teammates are bound together by shared goals and our collective commitment to integrity and quality. Brown & Brown’s local leaders are actively engaged in their communities and committed to maintaining an established network, as well as creating strong relationships of their own.