A Better Way to Do Benefits
We built this company because the benefits industry had a habits problem. Brokers showed up at renewal, collected a commission, and went quiet for eleven months. Employees got handed a booklet they never read. And employers were left wondering why nobody was using the plan they paid for. Benefits Made Great exists to do things differently.
A Boutique Team with Big Experience
Our team spent years inside large brokerages. We saw firsthand what gets cut when volume becomes the priority: time with clients, follow-through, and honest advice that puts the employer's needs ahead of a quota.
We started Benefits Made Great to build the firm we always wanted to work for. Small enough to know every client by name. Experienced enough to handle anything that comes up.
Built to Be the Opposite of the Big Firm Experience
Chris Porter founded Benefits Made Great after more than a decade watching the same problems repeat at large brokerages. Clients were treated like account numbers. Employees were confused at open enrollment and stayed that way. Brokers disappeared after the sale and reappeared twelve months later with a rate increase and a handshake.
Chris knew something better was possible. Not just a smaller firm, but a different way of working with clients entirely. One where the broker knows your team, answers your calls, and measures success by whether your employees actually use and understand what they have. That is what Benefits Made Great was built to be.
Our Core Values
Benefits say something about what you value as an employer. We hold ourselves to the same standard. Every client relationship we build is grounded in these four principles.
When you need us, we show up. No dropped calls, no unanswered emails, no passing the buck. If something needs handling, we handle it.
We do not consider a plan explained until the employee actually understands it. We take the time to make sure your team knows what they have and how to use it.
The benefits market changes. Carrier options shift. Employee expectations evolve. We keep looking for better ways to serve our clients rather than defaulting to what we did last year.
Every recommendation we make is tied to something specific: your team, your budget, your goals. We do not offer off-the-shelf packages and hope they fit.
Experienced. Trusted. Committed.
Our team brings 10 to 15 years of experience each in employee benefits and life insurance. We are small enough that every client knows us by name, and experienced enough to handle whatever comes up, from a complex claim to a full plan redesign at renewal.
At the head of the agency, Chris holds a Master of Business Administration and has earned top-tier recognition from several insurance carrier partners. What makes that meaningful is the way it was achieved: by putting clients first, not by steering them toward products that paid better commissions.
Outside of work, he gives back to the Kansas City community through nonprofit donations, volunteering, and fostering dogs through a local rescue program. When you call us, you reach someone who already knows your account, your team, and your situation. No transfers, no ticket numbers, no explaining yourself from scratch.
Complete Employee Benefits Solutions
We design and manage benefit programs that support your team at every stage.
Medical Insurance
Keep your team healthy and your costs predictable with medical plans tailored to the size and needs of your workforce. Explore
Life Insurance
Give your employees peace of mind knowing their family is protected if the unexpected happens. Explore
Disability Insurance
Protect your employees' income when illness or injury keeps them out of work. Explore
Worksite Benefits
Voluntary options that let employees customize their own coverage without adding to your budget. Explore
A Better Process from Day One
Discover
We take the time to understand your business, your team, and what matters most to you. No generic quotes, no assumptions.
Build
We design a benefits strategy that fits your goals and your budget, then handle carrier coordination and setup on your behalf.
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Support
The work does not stop at enrollment. We stay available all year for questions, plan changes, and claims support so you are never left figuring things out on your own.
