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Nick Severson

Director of Client Strategy

nsseverson@gmail.com
847.800.5708
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Client-strategy leader with 10+ years managing complex benefits relationships — from executive-level consultation and renewal strategy to plan design, funding evaluation, and vendor partnerships for employers of 25–2,000 employees.

Experience

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Director of Client Strategy
James P. Bennett & Company
Sep 2025 – Present
  • • Provide ongoing executive consultation and strategic guidance to 20+ employee benefits clients
  • • Implemented the firm's first AI-enablement strategy for benefits operations
  • • Led the firm's first benefits captive funding initiative
Senior Client Manager
Nava Benefits
Mar 2024 – Sep 2025
  • • Managed over $5M in employee benefits spend with strong retention and growth
  • • Delivered 5–10% ARR growth per account and implemented cost-saving strategies
Client Manager
Nava Benefits
Oct 2021 – Mar 2024
  • • Built client success frameworks as the firm scaled from Series A to C
  • • Administered HRIS and benefits administration platforms

Core Strengths

Enterprise Client Management
Retention & Account Growth
Executive Relationship Building
Consultative Problem-Solving
Financial Analysis & Strategy
Self-Funding & Captives
AI & Analytics Enablement
Cross-Functional Team Alignment
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Updated January 2026

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