ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
To be the most compassionate, independent concierge of small business and executive benefits across the country.
WE BELIEVE…
We believe in communicating frequently and in plain English. We believe in continuing education—a lot of continuing education. We believe in taking that education and sharing it with our clients.
We believe in “staying in our lane.” We say no to business that is outside our expertise.
Finally, we believe in a strong, family-oriented company culture that welcomes new ideas and respects and celebrates diversity.
WE’RE SPECIALISTS
The insurance market is much too vast for one agent to be an expert in all areas. Because we only offer executive benefits, all of our training, continuing education and experience are in this one area. Just like in medicine, when you have a specific need, a specialist is expertly equipped to give you the best and most innovative answers.
Taylor for example is one of the youngest females to achieve the Chartered Life Underwriter designation (CLU). She also holds the Registered Health Underwriter (RHU) and Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation from the Wharton School of Business and ICEBS Foundation.
WE’RE UNBIASED
We are an independent broker and have been since 1979. We remain independent to keep the client’s needs the priority. We’re not interested in the latest marketing incentive by an insurance company.
We pride ourselves on matching the insurance company and their product to the needs of the specific client. This requires us to have access and understand the nuance of many different options. For example, for disability income protection we work with all the “Big 5” domestic carriers: Ameritas, Guardian, Mass Mutual, Principal, Standard as well as using multiple cover holders for Lloyd’s of London. We also utilize dozens of different life insurance and long term care insurance companies.
WE’VE BEEN AROUND
PBI was founded more than 40 years ago by the late Bill Hollister who eventually retired allowing Jim Tollerton to continue the business in 1979. Jim’s daughter Taylor Collins, a graduate of Florida State University’s Risk Management/Insurance program joined in 2007. Now Taylor has narrowed the focus of PBI to Executive Benefits and serves as President and 100% woman owned.
We are headquartered in Sarasota, Florida but have clients across the nation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are executive benefits?
Executive benefits are a customized package of insurance and financial solutions designed to attract, retain, and reward key employees and leadership — going beyond what a standard group benefits plan offers. At PBI, this includes income protection, supplemental retirement programs, life insurance, and long-term care solutions tailored to the specific goals of the business and the individual.
Why do executives need specialized insurance?
Standard group benefits have benefit caps that leave high income individuals with a gap. For example, the typical Group Long Term Disability maximum benefit is around $10,000 per month — meaning highly compensated executives often have far less than 60% of their income protected. Specialized disability insurance fills that gap, covers bonus and production-based income that group plans often exclude, and can include full "Own Occupation" protection so that coverage is based on your specific role, not just any job you could perform.
What makes PBI different from other insurance brokers?
PBI is an independent broker, meaning we are not tied to any one carrier or incentivized by company promotions — our only priority is finding the right solution for our clients. We specialize exclusively in executive benefits, so every dollar of training, experience, and expertise is focused in this one area, much like working with a medical specialist instead of a general practitioner.
What types of businesses and organizations does PBI serve?
PBI works with physician offices, hospitals, non-profits, and a wide range of businesses and entities that want to enhance their group benefits for key employees and executives. Whether you have a small practice or a larger organization, we design programs that provide meaningful, deliberate value — not a one-size-fits-all package.
How long has PBI been in business?
Professional Benefits Incorporated has been serving clients since 1979, when it was founded by Bill Hollister. Today, the firm is led by Taylor Collins CLU RHU CEBS , a Florida State University Risk Management and Insurance graduate who joined in 2007 and has since narrowed PBI's focus exclusively to executive benefits.