Melissa Passeck

About Melissa Passeck

Well-rounded, seasoned Employee Benefits professional with more than 20 years of experience. Responsible for large market segment clients in both the public and private sectors, with a focus in the education and non-profit market segments. Strong background in all funding mechanisms including fully-insured, self-funded, level-funded and graded-funded products.Acts as an integral member of the client’s HR administration, dedicated to helping clients benchmark and implement well thought-out Total Rewards programs. Assist clients in the development of communication materials to aid their employees in understanding their benefit plans, as well as advocating for employees when dealing with complex benefit issues.Demonstrates a client-focused sense of urgency, with a confident yet flexible approach, the ability to see the big picture balanced with an orientation to details, excellent communication skills and takes initiative to move things forward. Strives to continuously develop industry, carrier-specific and compliance-related knowledge and skills.Core Competencies:Health & Welfare Benefits – Healthcare Reform – COBRA/HIPPA – Benefits AdministrationClient Relationship Management – Business Operations – Vendor RelationsBusiness Development – Strategic Negotiations – Process Improvement – ComplianceProject Management – Cross-Functional Collaboration – Mentor/Advisor

Experience

1. Producer Account Executive

   USI Insurance Services

   Mar 2026 — Present · Norwalk, CT, US

Education

• East Carolina University

  Bachelor of Science, Economics

  1995 — 1999