Ignition Benefits

About Ignition Benefits

Most companies are overpaying for employee benefits — and they have no idea by how much. Ignition Benefits is an independent employee benefits firm built for fast-moving, venture-backed companies that have outgrown their PEO and are ready to take control of their benefits strategy. We combine deep workforce data, carrier intelligence, and long-term strategic planning to build benefits programs that actually work — for your team and your bottom line. Employer health costs rose 6% in 2025 and are projected to rise 6.7% in 2026 — the highest increase in 15 years. Most companies respond to this by renewing on autopilot, accepting rate increases without question, and never knowing if they're paying market rate. We exist to change that. Our approach is different. We map your employee population, model your cost trajectories, and build a multi-year benefits roadmap designed to compound savings over time. We then execute every step — so the savings are real, not just projected. Founded by Nick Taranto, co-founder of Plated — acquired by Albertsons for $300M and the largest exit in Shark Tank history — Ignition was built because he experienced firsthand how broken the benefits brokerage system is. He built the firm he wished he'd had. No hidden incentives. No carrier conflicts. Just transparent, employer-first benefits strategy — built for companies that are serious about controlling costs and competing for top talent.