Benefits VP

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Vensure Employer Solutions

is the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing (BPO). The company and its service providers collectively serve over 95,000 businesses and process over $135B in annual payroll. As a "One Employer Solution” headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Vensure helps thousands of businesses streamline and grow their operations with custom strategies that benefit both employers and employees. Find out more by visiting Summary
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VP of Benefits - Renewal & Carrier Relations

is a newly created, leadership role within the Underwriting Division, established in response to the organization's expanding partnership with PHRI and the Prism brokerage. This position assumes ownership of the full master plan renewal portfolio - a portfolio that is expected to grow materially in volume and complexity - and serves as the organization's dedicated renewal leader and carrier relationship developer. This is not a lateral or transitional hire. The individual in this role will work directly alongside the SVP of Underwriting over an extended introductory period to absorb carrier relationships, build credibility with AON actuarial partners, and ultimately lead renewal strategy with autonomy. The VP title reflects the seniority required for carrier-facing credibility, while the reporting structure to the SVP keeps the organizational hierarchy clear.

Core Responsibilities

Renewal Portfolio Management
Own and manage the full master plan renewal portfolio, including all accounts coming through the PHRI and Prism brokerage partnerships.
Maintain a structured renewal calendar; manage timelines, deliverables, and reporting across the renewal cycle
Lead shadow renewals alongside the SVP during the onboarding period, gradually assuming primary responsibility on a renewal-by-renewal basis

Carrier Relations
Co-attend all carrier meetings with the SVP during the first 12–18 months, building relationships as a named, endorsed point of continuity
Develop independent carrier relationships through demonstrated expertise and consistent follow-through over multiple renewal cycles
Serve as the organization's dedicated renewal-facing carrier contact once trust is fully established

AON Actuarial Coordination
Engage in AON actuarial discussions from day one, building technical credibility alongside relational exposure
Develop independent coordination capability with AON's actuarial team over the course of the first year
Represent the company's interests in technical actuarial conversations with sufficient fluency to be a credible partner

Team & Organizational Leadership
Act as a resource and partner to the SVP — not a structural threat to existing leadership
Contribute to the long-term succession and depth-building goals of the Underwriting Division
Participate in executive leadership discussions as the organization evaluates further structural evolution

Qualifications
Direct, senior-level experience managing or negotiating with insurance carriers - this is non-negotiable
Demonstrated track record in managing complex renewal portfolios or carrier relationships at a VP or equivalent level
Sufficient actuarial literacy to partner credibly with AON and engage in technical modeling discussions (actuarial designation not required)
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills; able to enter an environment where existing relationships are deeply held and earn trust deliberately
High emotional intelligence and organizational awareness; this individual must be a collaborative partner, not a territory-builder
Patient, process-oriented approach to relationship transfer - understands that trust is built through renewal cycles, not introductions

Preferred
Experience in group health, benefits, or master plan underwriting environments
Familiarity with AON or similar actuarial consulting partnerships
Previous experience in a structured leadership transition or onboarding role
Background in insurance brokerage or carrier-side underwriting at a senior level

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Year 1
Active co-attendance at all carrier meetings; named and endorsed as the renewal continuity contact
Full AON actuarial integration achieved; capable of independent coordination on existing accounts
Shadow renewals completed across a representative sample of the master plan portfolio
Strong working relationship established with the SVP and new business underwriting team

Year 2 and Beyond
Independent lead on renewal strategy and carrier negotiation for the majority of the portfolio
Carrier relationships dual-held with the SVP; no single point of failure in the renewal function
Recognized internally and externally as a senior renewal leader capable of full portfolio ownership
Positioned for expanded organizational scope as the division continues to grow

CULTURE & ORGANIZATIONAL FIT

The Underwriting Division is a high-performing, relationship-driven team in the middle of a growth inflection. xsgimln The VP carries deep institutional knowledge and carrier trust that is a genuine strategic asset - and this hire must be someone who sees that as an opportunity, not an obstacle. The most successful candidate will be:

A senior professional who is secure enough to enter as a learner
Relationship-oriented enough to invest in shared experience rather than fast-tracking independence
Organized and reliable enough to earn trust through consistent execution, not personality alone
Ambitious in the right way - focused on building something lasting, not demonstrating authority quickly

This position is eligible for the following benefits:
Health Insurance : Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement Plan : 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off : PTO, Holidays, Parental leave and Sick Leave provided as required by applicable state law

Other Benefits : Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible spending account (FSA), health saving