About Patriot Growth Insurance Services: Founded in 2019, Patriot Growth Insurance Services (Patriot) is a growth-focused national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property and casualty agencies across the United States. Patriot is currently ranked as the 24th largest broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance and has been named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. With over 2,100 employees operating in 150+ locations in over 45 states, Patriot’s collaborative model delivers resources and strategic support to its agencies. Patriot creates true alignment with its partner agencies, and its operating philosophy fosters enhanced career opportunities for its dedicated and professional team. We are committed to working with like-minded individuals who share our vision of creating an insurance agency focused on operational excellence and a relentless pursuit of growth.

Position Overview: We are seeking a strategic and innovative Vice President of Employee Benefits to lead and grow our national Employee Benefits agencies. This role partners closely with executive leadership to drive operational excellence, M&A integration, and technology adoption across the division. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who can unify teams, foster a customer-focused culture, and enhance Patriot Growth Insurance Services’ competitive position in the benefits market.

Work location and arrangements: This is a full-time remote position supporting our corporate office located in Fort Washington, PA, with 2–3 monthly trips to partner agency offices nationwide.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement operational strategies for both group benefits and individual health that align with the company's objectives and regulatory requirements
• Lead and develop Regional VPs to ensure consistent engagement and performance across all Employee Benefits agencies
• Manage M&A operational due diligence and support post-acquisition integration for seamless agency transitions
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational agility, and customer priority within the Employee Benefits teams
• Collaborate with the other leadership team members to support organic growth and the maintenance and improvement of margin through innovation, and operational effectiveness
• Maintain a deep understanding of the EB market, ACA coverage, and Medicare to guide strategic planning and decisions, as well as operational excellence
• Build strong vendor and carrier relationships, coordinating training and partnership efforts nationally and regionally
• Develop and implement compliance training, credentialing programs, and operational procedures to improve team efficiency and client satisfaction
• Partner with cross-functional leadership to advance the Patriot consolidation strategy and promote the Patriot brand nationally

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience within Employee Benefits operations at a national insurance brokerage
• Strong knowledge of group benefits, ACA coverage, Medicare, and the regulatory landscape affecting these areas
• Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, Insurance, Healthcare Management, or a related field
• Experience managing vendor/carrier relationships and driving technology integration in benefits administration
• Proven expertise in M&A operational diligence and agency integration
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, financial/operational analysis skills
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of the key drivers of an agency’s profit and loss statements, as well as its producers’ compensation
• Proficient with use of Microsoft Office Suite tools
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (both written and oral)
• Ability to travel 1-3 times per month to strategic partners and agency locations (as needed)

Why us: We offer the opportunity to be a part of one of the fastest-growing insurance companies since its inception. We strive to create a flexible and collaborative environment for our employees, and our goal is to provide enhanced career opportunities for our dedicated and professional team. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive health and welfare program to employees, family members and domestic partners. Employees are eligible for benefits coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) and Commuter Transit Programs
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Group Term Life
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid holidays
• Personalized PTO
• 401 (k)

Compensation range: $175,000 - $225,000 plus metric-based bonus target up to 25%, depending on experience.

A wide salary range is posted for this position, and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the required state pay transparency law. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. There is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

Patriot Growth Insurance Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Patriot will make its hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO and DE&I Policy located on our website at www.patriotgis.com.