Florida employee benefits provider

Employee Benefits Provider for Growing Teams in Florida

Two carriers write almost the entire Florida small group market, so most employers never see a third option. Ignition prices your team against everything that's actually available.

20%+ savings
No commitments
Zero coverage disruption
Employee Benefits Provider for Growing Teams in Florida

Renewals in Florida arrive without a reason attached.

GuideWell, the parent company of Florida Blue, holds about 65% of the Florida small group market, and UnitedHealthcare holds most of the rest. Everyone else is under 2%.
That's a short list of real alternatives, and most employers never see more than one of them.
The old way
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Accept the renewal, hope it's fair.
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No visibility into how it's priced.
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Switching feels risky.
The Ignition way
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Benchmarked against peer companies.
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Carrier pricing data, finally visible.
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Same network. Often better coverage.
20%+
Average savings
$4-8K
Saved per employee
30 min
to switch
100%
free, no commitment
Two carriers, and one of them quoted you.

Why choose a Florida-based employee benefits provider

With two carriers holding almost the entire market, the difference between them matters more in Florida than in most states. We put your census in front of both, plus everything else writing small group business here, and show you what each would charge.
Why choose a Florida-based employee benefits provider
Licensed in Florida.
Ignition Benefits does business as Ignition Insurance Solutions. National Producer Number (NPN) #22134889.
Built for your stage.
Growing companies often get treated like side accounts at large brokerages. This stage is what we were built for, not stretched to fit.
Continuation runs long here, and we handle it.
Groups under 20 get up to 18 months, capped at 115% of the group rate. Notice runs through the carrier and the election window is short.

What Ignition does differently in Florida

A modern benefits provider
Built for founders and Florida's growing companies, from your first hires onward.
See what you're overpaying
We analyze your employee data to assess your true benefits risk and benchmark your current spend against companies your size.
Compete for talent
Access the same quality plans as companies ten times your size, at a price that works for a growing team.

Get your free Florida employee benefits assessment today.

See what comparable companies actually pay.

Simple Benefits Provider Review Process

A clear three-step process that delivers better employee benefits faster than you'd expect
Step 1
Share the basics.
A short form and your census.
Step 2
See your workforce risk.
The carrier's read on your team, in plain English.
Step 3
Review and choose.
Every Florida option side by side. You decide.

How to choose an employee benefits provider in Florida

Are they licensed in Florida?
Confirm a real license, not a partner arrangement. We operate as Ignition Insurance Solutions (DBA), NPN #22134889.
Did they price both major carriers?
Two carriers write almost all of Florida's small group business. If your quote only came from one of them, nothing was compared. Ask to see both.
Who handles mini-COBRA?
Groups under 20 get up to 18 months at no more than 115% of the group rate. Notice runs through the carrier and the election window is short.
Stop buying benefits blind. Book a free review.
Then you keep what you have and lose nothing but 15 minutes.
If we can't find a better setup than what you've got, we'll tell you on the call.

I got robbed. I was too busy to notice.

Nick Taranto
We raised hundreds of millions at Plated and had no idea what our benefits were costing us. I wasn't being careless. I was being a founder. Renewal after renewal, premiums climbed.  The people I trusted to fight for me weren't. The brokerage I needed didn't exist. So I built it.
Nick Taranto - Founder & CEO - Marine Corps Vet - Largest Exit in Shark Tank history
Case study · AWM Capital

How AWM saved $156,914 in 30 minutes.

A benefits benchmark turned hidden PEO costs into a clearer path forward.
Six figures saved
Year one. Same provider network. Mayo Clinic now in-network
2 calls
15 minutes each, start to finish
0 disruption
Same doctors, same drug formulary
44 employees
Came off Justworks PEO
Better coverage
Mayo Clinic added in-network
“Our renewal came in at $715,000, a $130,000 jump from the prior year. I thought that was just the cost of doing business. It wasn't.”
Robert McConchie
Chief Financial Officer and Co-Founder, AWM Capital

Customer stories

AWM used Ignition to negotiate their 2026 insurance renewal, lowering costs by 22% compared to their initial increase.

Light Labs turned a 21% increase into an 8% decrease, $113,115 in savings, and better coverage across the board.

Ignition consolidated everything into Gusto, set it up before open enrollment, and now runs the day-to-day benefits admin so Mango's team doesn't have to.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ignition a licensed employee benefits provider in Florida?

Yes. Ignition Benefits does business as Ignition Insurance Solutions, NPN #22134889, licensed in Florida.

Can Florida employers switch to Ignition without changing their plan?

Yes. You sign a Broker of Record letter, while your carrier, network, and payroll stay the same. There's no obligation.

What is Florida Mini-COBRA, and does Ignition handle the admin?

Mini-COBRA is Florida's version of continuation coverage under the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). It gives employees of groups under 20 up to 18 months of continuation, at no more than 115% of the group rate. Yes, we handle it.

What rules govern small-group coverage in Florida?

Small-group availability and rating sit under the Employee Health Care Access Act, which defines a small employer as 1 to 50 employees and sets how carriers may price those plans.

Which health insurance carriers does Ignition work with in Florida?

We benchmark every carrier writing small group business in Florida against your company's own data, not just the incumbent.

How much can a Florida business save on benefits?

On average about 20% in the first year, based on Ignition client data. In Florida, most of that comes from pricing the two major carriers against each other, since the gap between them is where the room usually is.

Do I have to leave my current provider or PEO to switch brokers?

No. Switching requires a Broker of Record letter. Your carrier, network, and payroll stay the same.

What does it cost to work with Ignition?

Nothing upfront. The assessment is free and there's no commitment.

When should I start a review before my Florida renewal?

Ideally four to six months out. A Broker of Record change can happen outside your renewal window, so you don't necessarily have to wait until next year.