Our employee benefits recruiting services connect Minneapolis employers with sales professionals who can navigate the complexities of group health and ancillary/voluntary benefits. As a specialized insurance recruiter serving the Twin Cities market, we understand the dynamics that shape talent acquisition in this region.

Minneapolis ranks among the top metropolitan areas in the nation for Fortune 500 headquarters concentration per capita. The city sits at the center of Medical Alley, a corridor stretching from Rochester to Duluth that contains over 800 healthcare-related organizations. Healthcare and social assistance represent the largest private sector employment category in the region. Large health systems and major insurers maintain significant operations throughout the Twin Cities. The 2026 plan year has brought group health premium increases averaging 14% for small employers and over 20% in certain individual market segments. Self-funded and level-funded arrangements are gaining traction among mid-sized employers seeking greater control over benefits spending.

Our executive search capabilities extend beyond sales positions to include service roles and leadership placements. Account managers and benefits administrators remain in consistent demand as employers expand their internal capabilities. We function as a headhunter for client-facing roles that require technical knowledge of group medical plans and ancillary/voluntary benefits including dental, vision, life and disability coverage.

The Minneapolis-St. Paul area hosts numerous regional and national carriers alongside third-party administrators and benefits technology firms. Employers across retail, financial services and food production sectors compete for experienced benefits professionals. Our recruiting process identifies candidates with carrier relationships and consultative sales experience suited to this competitive landscape.

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Why Choose The Spencer James Group For Your Minneapolis Insurance Role

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We save time

True headhunting is time-consuming. Our insurance staffing services dedicate the resources to finding a great solution for your search, so you don't have to.

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We know the talent you want

We have over 30,000 people in our candidate database and over 25,000 direct connects on LinkedIn. We'll connect you with the best insurance talent in the industry.

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We build real relationships

Candidates answer our phone calls because they already know and trust us. Our insurance recruiters excel at building relationships and securing top talent.

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We guarantee quality

Working with Spencer James is an investment in your future success. We guarantee our candidates will deliver. If not, we’ll replace them at no additional cost.

Typical Roles We Fill in Minneapolis

Broker

  • Account Executive
  • Account Manager
  • Benefits Consultant
  • Client Service Executive
  • Client Service Manager
  • Consultant
  • Producer
  • Practice Leader
  • Team Leader
  • Unit Manager
  • Vice President
  • Voluntary Specialist

Carrier

  • Account Manager
  • Employee Benefits Representative
  • Group Representative
  • Head of Sales
  • Regional Account Manager
  • Regional Director
  • Regional Sales Executive
  • Regional Service Manager
  • Regional Vice President
  • Sales Consultant
  • Sales Director
  • Sales Manager
  • Sales Rep
  • Senior Account Manager
  • Service Director
  • Specialty Sales Executive
  • Stop Loss Sales Rep
  • Vice President
  • Voluntary Sales Executive
  • Worksite Sales Rep

See What Our Clients Say About The Spencer James Group

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John Kirke

President | BevCap Management LLC

Steve and The Spencer James Group are exceptional, value-creating business partners in the world of employee benefits consulting and brokerage talent acquisition. Steve helped our Employee Benefits division recruit and land incredible, top-tier client-facing talent that accelerated a critical market for our team. Steve invested in our business, deeply knew our culture and was our first call for talent needs.
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Ron Altbaum

Regional Vice President of Distribution | MGIS

I’ve worked with the Spencer James Group for over three years and their ability to pre-screen and deliver top-notch candidates is unrivaled. They bring integrity and a long-term approach so often ignored in the industry. The candidates they have brought us have exceeded our expectations without surprises. The Spencer James Group not only has the candidates – they ensure the right fit.