Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Insurance and Employee Benefits Solutions
Burns Employee Benefits has been dedicated to providing exceptional insurance brokerage and consulting services to businesses and individuals in Oakland, CA for over two decades. Founded by industry leader Patrick Burns, our boutique consultancy combines the expertise gained from working with large employers with the personalized service small and mid-sized businesses require. We specialize in developing comprehensive benefits packages tailored to each client's unique needs, ensuring cost-effective solutions that align with their organizational culture. Our team's deep industry knowledge spans health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement planning and compliance management. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to affordable excellence, leveraging our streamlined structure to eliminate unnecessary overhead while maintaining top-tier service quality.Patrick Burns' leadership in organizations like NABIP and his testimony before California legislative bodies demonstrate our authoritative position in the industry. We empower businesses through cutting-edge technology platforms for benefits administration, mandatory training programs, and compliance support. Our approach emphasizes long-term partnerships, helping clients attract and retain talent while navigating evolving regulatory landscapes. With a focus on both core and voluntary benefits, we create solutions that enhance workforce well-being and productivity. Our dedication to community service through organizations like NEMS further underscores our commitment to ethical, client-centered practices.
Services
Core Benefits
Voluntary Benefits
International Insurance
Individual Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plans
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in insurance brokerage and benefits consulting
- Our boutique structure provides personalized service without corporate overhead
- We specialize in compliance management and regulatory expertise
- Our team includes industry leader Patrick Burns with NABIP leadership experience
- We provide technology-driven benefits administration solutions
Services
Core Benefits
We design comprehensive core benefits packages including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Our solutions help businesses attract top talent while ensuring employees receive essential coverage. With expertise in retirement planning and compliance management, we create programs that balance employer costs with employee needs through strategic plan selection and negotiation.
Voluntary Benefits
Our voluntary benefits programs offer cost-effective enhancements to traditional benefits packages. These customizable options provide additional financial protection for employees through accident, critical illness, and identity theft coverage. We help businesses implement these programs without increasing employer costs while improving overall employee satisfaction and retention rates.
Compliance Management
We provide complete compliance solutions including handbook development, mandatory training programs, and regulatory checklists. Our services ensure businesses stay current with changing healthcare laws and avoid penalties. Through our online resources and annual compliance calendar, we help maintain adherence to state and federal regulations while minimizing administrative burdens.
Benefits Administration
Our technology-driven platform streamlines benefits enrollment and communication. We offer customized employee communications, online benefits selection, and back-office management support. This system enhances transparency while reducing administrative workloads through automated processes and centralized documentation management for both employers and employees.
Individual Insurance
We provide personalized insurance solutions for individuals transitioning from service or seeking better coverage. Our services include health insurance marketplace navigation, life insurance planning, and retirement savings options. We help individuals understand their choices and select coverage that matches their specific needs and budgetary requirements.
People
Patrick Burns
Founder
Industry leader with NABIP leadership experience, former California Chapter President, and expert witness in insurance litigation. Testified before California Senate Health Committee on healthcare issues and serves on community health organization boards.
Questions
What are core employee benefits?
Core benefits are essential insurance coverages including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance that form the foundation of an employee benefits package.
How do voluntary benefits work?
Voluntary benefits are supplemental insurance plans employees purchase through payroll deductions at group rates, offering additional protection without increasing employer costs.
What compliance services do you offer?
We provide handbook development, mandatory training programs, regulatory checklists, and annual compliance calendars to ensure adherence to healthcare regulations.
How can small businesses afford comprehensive benefits?
Our boutique structure eliminates corporate overhead, allowing us to deliver high-quality benefits solutions at competitive prices for small to mid-sized businesses.
Do you help with individual insurance needs?
Yes, we assist individuals with health insurance marketplace enrollment, life insurance planning, and retirement savings options tailored to personal circumstances.
How do benefits improve employee retention?
Comprehensive benefits packages demonstrate employer investment in workforce well-being, reducing turnover by 30-50% according to industry studies through increased job satisfaction.
