About Us
Our Firm
Founded in 1988 by Brett D. Houston and Mark E.LeCompte, New England Employee Benefits Co., Inc, (NEEBCo) is a full-service employee benefits brokerage firm that is a trusted leader in the New Hampshire and New England marketplace. NEEBCo is known for its customer service, professionalism, expertise and solid commitment to its clients and community. NEEBCo’s mission is to provide superior cost-effective benefit solutions for its customers backed by service and employee advocacy that is second to none.
In 2021 NEEBCo joined the Alera Group allowing it to expand its service offerings including retirement services and property and casualty coverage. As an Alera Group firm, its clients benefit from the expertise and resources of a large national firm, while still maintaining the advantages of local hands-on care and relationships.
Our People
Based upon the foundation of customer service since its inception, NEEBCo’s team of consultants, account managers and administrative professionals are among the most experienced in the industry. Our customer-focused team treats its customers and their employees with highest regard and is readily available for prompt and professional employee assistance and problem solving. NEEBCo’s quoting and benefits analysis specialists provide an annual comprehensive review of all employee benefits coverages to provide the best and most cost-effective solutions available.
By constructing a strategic synergy of funding solutions, technology, compliance, and health initiatives, NEEBCo delivers long-term benefit management, talent retention, and corporate sustainability goals.
Technology
NEEBCo delivers a broad spectrum of technological solutions.
- Health Intelligence
- Data Analytics
- Cost Forecasting
- Benchmarking
- Population Health Management
- Employee Engagement Platforms
- Integrated Payroll
- Electronic Enrollment
- Onboarding
- PTO Management
- ACA Administration
- Compliance
Administration
NEEBCo has extensive expertise in managing administrative business functions and guiding clients through state and federal requirements. Our customizable products and systems enable an efficient enrollment and communication process between employees, administrators, and carriers.
Strategic Planning
NEEBCo’s strategic planning philosophy encompasses a multi-year perspective positioning employers to meet both short and long term goals, capitalizing on their employee benefits investment.
Strategy development includes:
- Data-driven plan optimization
- Risk assessment & management
- Alternative funding solutions
- Captive solutions
- Cost forecasting & management
- Recruiting & Retention
- Wellness initiatives
- Employee engagement
- Compliance consulting
- HR Technology
Wellness
NEEBCo’s health and wellness initiatives take a big picture perspective to healthcare engagement, health risk, claims reduction, and employee benefit enhancement by using clinically supported data and technology.
Wellness initiatives include:
- Lifestyle based premium incentives
- Health risk assessments
- Biometric screening and evaluation
- Nutritional counseling
- Employee education and coaching
- Health fairs
- Competitions
Employee Benefits
NEEBCo takes a progressive approach to support the ever-changing workforce and benefits landscape by designing plans and engaging employees while monitoring efficiencies and costs.
Employee benefits products include:
- Employer-sponsored plans
- Tax-sheltered products
- Voluntary products
- Individual products
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Meet Our Team
LISA BAIRAM
Supervisor Benefits Analysis
Lisa brings over 35 years of experience in the insurance industry and has been a dedicated member of the NEEBCo team since 1997. As a licensed insurance producer and Supervisor of the Benefits Analysis Department, Lisa plays a key role in guiding producers toward effective and tailored coverage solutions. Her deep understanding of insurance carriers’ products, guidelines, and market dynamics allows her to ensure that producers receive the most appropriate and comprehensive options for their clients. Lisa is known for her attention to detail, industry expertise, and commitment to delivering exceptional service. Outside of work, Lisa enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family, especially at the lake and the beach.
CARLENE ALMEIDA
Business Technology Specialist
Carlene joined NEEBCo in October 2022. A lifelong New Hampshire resident, Carlene’s work history includes customer service and administrative functions in Banking, Retail and the Student Loan industry. She prides herself on her attention to detail and almost-encyclopedic memory of minutiae. Outside of work hours, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and pets, creative writing, binge watching classic TV shows, and brain-strengthening games and word puzzles.
DAVE CARLSON
Account Manager
Dave is a member of our Employee Benefits team. He has 30 years of experience in the insurance industry and enjoys helping and interacting with clients.
DEANNA CASEY
Business Technology Specialist Deanna Casey brings over two decades of deep industry expertise to her role as Senior Benefits Technology Specialist at NEEBCo. For the past nine years, she has been a vital part of the NEEBCo team, specializing in optimizing and managing the Employee Navigator platform. Deanna uses this software to simplify the onboarding process, build customized enrollment portals, and ensure data flows accurately between employers and insurance carriers. Her client-focused approach is backed by a solid educational foundation, holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services from Springfield College and an Associate of Science degree in Addiction Counseling from New Hampshire Technical Institute. Prior to bringing her tech-driven problem-solving mindset to NEEBCo, she spent 12 years at Lincoln Financial Group, where she focused on life insurance, financial services, and building strong client relationships. Known for her warm and conversational approach, Deanna thrives on making complex benefits technology clear, accessible, and highly efficient for employers and their teams. Outside of the office, she trades her tech platforms for family schedules as a proud "girl mom" to two daughters, ages 12 and 21. A self-proclaimed foodie, Deanna loves trying out new restaurants, traveling to new destinations, and relaxing at the beach.
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EXPERT EDUCATION
Events and Webinars
Employee Benefits
GLP-1s at Scale: Why Weight-Loss Drug Decisions Are Now a Financial Strategy
A GLP-1 decision framework plus scenarios.
July 21, 2026 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
Open Enrollment That Works: Why Employees Do Not Engage — and How Modern Communications Drive Better Choices
Practical communication strategies to strengthen open enrollment effectiveness and employee decision-making.
August 18, 2026 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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The Compliance Pathway Q3
Don't miss this ongoing opportunity to ensure you comply with current regulations and are prepared for what's ahead.
September 2, 2026 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Insights
Employee Benefits
Legal Alert: Clients With Massachusetts Private PFML Plans Renewing After July 1, 2026
Alert for any employer with at least one employee in Massachusetts, even if the employee is remote.
June 30, 2026
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Legal Alert: PCORI Fees Due By July 31, 2026
This alert is of interest to all employers that sponsor self-insured group health plans, including Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). Note that the PCORI fee does not apply to most health FSAs.
June 29, 2026
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What the 2026 Benchmarking Data Reveals — and Why It Matters Now
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, Alera Group will host Benchmarking That Drives Decisions: Why Averages Mislead — and What Best-in-Class Data Reveals, a live webinar designed for HR, finance and executive leaders involved in benefits planning, budgeting and long-term strategy.
June 11, 2026
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Legal Alert: IRS Releases 2027 HSA Contribution Limits and Other Limits
In Rev. Proc. 2026-24, the IRS released the inflation adjusted amounts for 2027 relevant to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs). The table below summarizes those adjustments and other applicable limits.
June 3, 2026
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