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 Analyst supporting our Houston, TX team!The Benefits Analyst will assist in servicing the needs of employee benefit clients.This is a great opportunity for a benefits professional looking to grow their career into a more client facing position.WHAT YOU’LL DO:Client focused - emails, calls, and in-person meetings.Support Team Leads/Benefits Consultants with daily service issues/functions and frequent ad hoc requests, escalating issues as needed.Identify, plan, and develop methods and procedures to obtain greater efficiency and effectiveness of benefit programs.Request andmanage benefit renewal delivery and confirmation process.Create, review and edit employee benefit guides, presentations and other client communications as requested.Support client in open enrollment preparation and execution, including HRIS support.Review plan documents (SBCs, SPDs, Certs, etc.) and ensure accuracy of content.Provide compliance updates/notices to clients and address questions/requests.Manage internal client audit process.Maintain client records in database.Participate in market meetings, seminars and training programs as directed.Perform miscellaneous duties and projects. This may include involvement in building presentations, participating in client functions and meetings and assisting the Sales team with prospects.Other duties may be assigned.WHAT YOU’LL NEED:3+ years’ experience with a thorough understanding and knowledge of employee benefitsMust have an active Life/Accident and Health License (or be able to obtain within 90 days of start date)Bachelor’s Degree in related industry preferred and/or equivalent experienceBasic knowledge of compliance and regulations in the benefits arenaProficient with MS Office SuiteMicrosoft Excel – Strong to expert level skillsStrong analytical and critical thinking abilityAbility to maintain a high level of confidentialityExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and exercise judgementDetail oriented with excellent organizational skills, capable of both interpreting data as well as interacting with clients on a time-sensitive basisDemonstrates a sense of urgency and a proactive approach to meeting client requirementsWHAT WE OFFER:Excellent growth and advancement opportunitiesCompetitive pay based on experiencePaid Time Off (PTO)Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), continuing education, mental health resources, etc.Employee Stock Purchase PlanWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.