# Winston Benefits

> Benefits administration platform and employee engagement services for mid\-to\-large employers\.

## At a glance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Category | Core Administration |
| Type | Solutions Provider |
| Region | NA |
| Headquarters | Manasquan, New Jersey, USA |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Stage | Established |
| Employees | 51-200 |
| Funding | Acquired |

## Overview

Winston Benefits is a benefits administration and employee engagement solutions provider serving mid-to-large employers, insurance brokers, and HR teams. The company delivers customized benefits management tools through its proprietary SaaS platform, HRally, which supports enrollment, eligibility management, decision support, and benefits communications. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Manasquan, New Jersey, the company operates as a subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc. following its acquisition in October 2021.

HRally is a cloud-hosted platform offering online and telephonic enrollment capabilities, configurable workflows, and reporting tools. The company integrates with major benefits platforms and added a Five9 Workforce Engagement Management integration in 2024, which supports call center operations and contributed to a reported 93% call center satisfaction rate.

Winston Benefits serves over 80 enterprise clients and administers benefits for more than 1.2 million plan participants across sectors including retail, hospitality and gaming, and healthcare. The company holds an AICPA SOC certification and received APPS RUN THE WORLD HCM Top 500 Software Vendor recognition in 2024. Brown & Brown acquired Winston Benefits for approximately USD 120 million in October 2021.

## Products & services

### HRally Platform

Proprietary SaaS-based benefits administration platform that consolidates enrollment, eligibility management, and employee benefits tools in a single configurable environment.

**Key features:**

- Online and telephonic enrollment workflows
- Decision support tools for benefits selection
- Configurable reporting and eligibility management
- Multi\-channel employee engagement communications

*Target users:* HR professionals at mid\-to\-large employers; insurance brokers managing employer benefit programs

### Benefits Administration Services

Managed benefits administration delivered through HRally, including enrollment processing, eligibility tracking, and ongoing program management. The company collaborates with customers to configure the platform around their specific program structure.

**Key features:**

- Enrollment processing and eligibility management
- Customizable workflows per employer configuration
- Integration with major benefits and HR platforms

*Target users:* HR administrators and benefits managers at mid\-to\-large employers

### Employee Engagement and Enrollment Support

Direct employee support services combining phone assistance and in-person resources. Specialist staff guide employees through benefits decisions during open enrollment and qualifying events.

**Key features:**

- Telephonic benefits counseling
- In\-person enrollment event support
- Employee education resources

*Target users:* Benefits plan participants at employer clients

### Benefits Communications

Campaign strategy and content development services designed to improve employee understanding of benefit offerings. Delivered through multi-channel formats including digital and print.

**Key features:**

- Benefits communication strategy and planning
- Content development and multi\-channel delivery
- Campaign coordination aligned to enrollment timelines

*Target users:* HR and benefits teams at employer clients

## Category & focus

- Subcategories: Benefits Administration, Employee Enrollment, HR Engagement
- Insurance verticals: Group Benefits, Health
- Target customers: Employers, Brokers, TPAs

## Notable customers

- Clients across retail, hospitality and gaming, and healthcare sectors \(specific names not publicly disclosed\)

## Links

- Website: <https://winstonbenefits.com>
- Directory profile: <https://insurtechlist.com/companies/winston-benefits/>
- Blog: <https://winstonbenefits.com/blog/>
- Careers: <https://winstonbenefits.com/connect/>
- Linkedin: <https://www.linkedin.com/company/winston-benefits-inc>
- Resources: <https://winstonbenefits.com/resources/>

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*Last updated: 2026\-05\-18*
