Texas Benefit Alliance is a benefit agency that goes beyond benefits. Our goal is for every employee to get the most out of their benefits and to know the most about their benefits. Every business we partner with gets the most out of their broker relationship because they are seen not as a client but as a partner. We specialize in the following areas: • Benefit Plan Design • Negotiating Renewals • Streamlining Onboarding/Benefit Administration • Easy to use/Mobile friendly enrollment platform • Connection with EDI feeds and “One-Click” COBRA administration • Ensuring ACA and DOL Compliance • Drafting Section-125, Summary Plan Descriptions, and other Compliance Documents • Employee Engagement and Education • Learning Management Tool for Employee on the job Training

Brown & Brown delivers risk management solutions to help protect and preserve what our customers value most. Our three business segments—Retail, Programs and Wholesale Brokerage—offer a wide range of insurance solutions to businesses and individuals. We are one of the insurance industry’s most powerful and influential leaders, with a strong, deeply rooted cultural foundation built on integrity, innovation, superior capabilities and discipline. The Power of WE ignites our performance, and while diverse and varied in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission—always doing what is best for our customers. Brown & Brown is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, and we are always actively looking for talented teammates who embrace our culture to join our winning team. Find us on the NYSE as BRO.

At Shepard & Walton Employee Benefits, our agency provides customized group benefits plans and solutions for businesses of all sizes and in a multitude of industries. Our unique customer experience is driven by a high-touch, local service model coupled with the influence and buying power of a national organization. We are one of 140 premier independent benefit advisory firms within United Benefit Advisors, which collectively provide benefit plans for more than 36,000 employers, covering more than two million employees and their families.

We can’t be all things to all people, but we are always determined to be reliable partners who work hard to find answers that enhance outcomes. NFP, an Aon company, is an integrated organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers. We provide expertise to help companies and individuals address their most significant risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges. The value we deliver is driven by the proactive collaboration, diverse perspectives and grounded ambition of more than 7,700 colleagues in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada, UK and Ireland. We serve a diversity of clients, industries and communities through our global capabilities and solutions. Together, we put people first, prioritize partnerships, solve problems and continuously advance a culture we’re proud of.

Alliant Insurance Services is among the top 5 largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the United States. Fueled by entrepreneurialism and driven by results, Alliant operates on the belief that more is possible and expectations are meant to be exceeded. Our clients and partners have profound confidence in us to deliver in all market climates through the design and delivery of innovative solutions and services across a broad range of industry verticals. Our people stand as the backbone of our organization. We proudly employ a team of diverse, driven, and exceptional people and invest heavily in their success, giving our brokerage and consulting teams the freedom and resources they need to help their clients grow their businesses to remarkable heights. The result is a dynamic team of professionals who consistently perform at the highest level, while caring and giving back to causes that impact their communities and the world at large. Alliant is built on teamwork and collaboration, a philosophy that has guided our growth and evolution for 100 years. We rise together to meet challenges, think together to drive innovation, and thrive together in our business and in the diverse communities where we operate.

Beneplace, located in Austin, Texas, stands out as a distinguished insurance broker, particularly adept at catering to the needs of both midsize and large employers. Their larger office size allows them to offer robust support, especially notable in their expertise with self-funded clients. This capability makes them an ideal partner for local and regional businesses seeking tailored insurance solutions. Their proficiency is not limited to one sector; Beneplace boasts extensive experience across diverse industries, including hospitals, computer systems design and related services, and management of companies and enterprises. This wide-ranging expertise ensures they can offer specialized advice and products suited to the unique needs of different sectors. The value of their services is evident in the caliber of their clientele. They have successfully partnered with notable companies such as Fmc Technologies in the miscellaneous manufacturing industry, serving over 550 participants, and Memorial Hermann Health System in the hospitals sector, supporting more than 3,800 participants. Their largest client, Texas Health Resources, also in the hospitals industry, benefits from their services for over 10,720 participants, underscoring Beneplace's capacity to handle large-scale insurance needs efficiently. As a part of a local brokerage firm, Beneplace brings a personalized touch to their services, combining local market understanding with a broad scope of industry knowledge. This blend makes them a compelling choice for employers in Austin and beyond, looking for a reliable, experienced insurance broker that can adeptly navigate the complexities of employee benefits and insurance needs.

Privately owned. Austin based. Watkins Insurance Group is the advocate of choice for insurance and risk management solutions. We are an established independent agency founded in Austin in 1949. Our commitment to personal service helps make our family-owned agency stand apart from any other competing agencies which strive primarily on volume over quality customer care. Each client deserves individualized attention. With our team’s decades of experience and knowledge, we can offer risk management guidance without sacrificing excellent coverage options. If you require tailored insurance, risk management, employee benefit, and bond solutions, you will find that our personal attention, earned knowledge, and use of appropriate technologies will benefit you, your family, and your business.

Member Benefits, Inc., a subsidiary of Business Planning Concepts, Inc. is a full-service insurance and financial services organization specializing in the design, marketing, and administration of professional affinity group and association member benefit programs. As a licensed Third Party Administrator, Member Benefits has national expertise in: Programs Development Association/Affinity Group plan installation Negotiation of substantial discounts, exclusive services, and underwriting concessions Billing and Collection Services Claims Administration Marketing & Programs Communication Policy Issuance Customer Service Member Database Management Member Benefits clearly understands its objective to support association and professional affinity group clients by providing customized insurance products and employee benefit plans to their individual members.

We exist to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that help protect and grow their businesses.

Revolutionary Benefits for the Work Revolution. We believe in better benefits for all. Clearwater is the benefits platform for independent workers and the companies that empower them. Unbelievably Better Benefits. It’s time to believe in better. We’re building an entirely new world of healthcare benefits. At Clearwater we are revolutionizing healthcare coverage - making it actually healthy for all. With innovative plans, technology, and love we deliver unbelievably great healthcare plans and benefits for independent contractor organizations - all with more choice, better coverage, and at a better price. It’s time to believe. Get unbelievably better health coverage that works harder for you and your wallet.