Benefit Broker Services

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is seeking an independent benefits broker to manage and renew its employee and retiree benefit programs for approximately 1,347 active employees and 1,068 retirees. The broker will act independently of any insurance carrier and will be responsible for comprehensive advisory, design, negotiation, communication, and compliance services across a wide range of benefit categories, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, and ACA‑related programs. The engagement is a three‑year fixed‑term contract with two optional one‑year extensions, beginning September 1 2026. • Conduct annual renewal and competitive bidding for all benefit plans, obtaining quotes and negotiating terms with carriers (e.g., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Group Insurance Commission). • Provide strategic benefit‑program design, cost‑management analysis, regulatory compliance advice (COBRA, ACA, PFML, Medicare), and employee communication materials for open‑enrollment. • Deliver regular reporting, benchmarking against peer quasi‑public entities, and support for wellness and voluntary benefit initiatives; maintain independence from insurers and meet extensive insurance, indemnity, and data‑privacy requirements.