Helping Businesses Build Smarter Benefits Programs
BCNL is a Louisiana-based employee benefits consulting firm dedicated to helping businesses across Shreveport, Bossier City, and the Ark-La-Tex region build competitive, compliant, and cost-effective benefits programs.
We partner with business owners, HR leaders, and decision-makers to simplify the complexities of employee benefits. Whether you are a small business offering benefits for the first time or an established company looking to optimize your current plan, our team provides personalized guidance tailored to your workforce, goals, and budget.
With access to multiple insurance carriers and deep industry expertise, we design customized employee benefits solutions that help employers stay competitive while supporting the health, financial security, and long-term satisfaction of their employees.
Our Mission is Simple:
To make employee benefits accessible, understandable, and valuable for both the businesses we serve and the employees who depend on them.
A Benefits Partner, Not Just a Broker
We believe that great employee benefits start with great relationships. Our consultative approach means we invest time in understanding your business before ever recommending a product. We act as an extension of your HR team, not just a vendor.
DISCOVERY
Our foundation starts by learning about your workforce demographics, current benefits, budget, and goals. This ensures every recommendation is grounded in your specific business reality.
Strategy
Using insights from leading carriers across the market, we design a customized benefits strategy that balances cost, coverage, and competitiveness for your business and team.
Ongoing Support
Our relationship extends far past initial enrollment. We provide ongoing support, annual plan reviews, compliance updates, and employee education throughout the year.
Our BCNL team has a wealth of knowledge within the benefit consulting landscape, 120+ combined years to be exact.
Mike
Broker
Sharon
Administrative Assistant
Arlana
Agent, Income Protection Specialist
Amy
Agent, Benefit Specialist
Leann
Agent, Benefit Specialist
Why Working with a Local Louisiana Benefits Firm Matters
National brokers operate at scale. We operate with purpose. As a locally focused benefits firm serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and the surrounding Ark-La-Tex region, we bring knowledge of the local labor market, regional employer norms, and Louisiana-specific compliance requirements that national firms often overlook.
When your employees have questions during enrollment, they speak to one of our team members, not a call center. When you need guidance ahead of a plan renewal, we are available and accessible.
What we bring to the benefits table:
The way we do business is rooted in four core principles that have guided our success for decades and helped us build lasting relationships with clients across Louisiana.
Transparency
We believe in clear, honest communication at every step. No jargon. No hidden agendas. No pressure. Just straightforward guidance you can trust when making important decisions about your employee benefits.
Expertise
Employee benefits and insurance regulations are constantly evolving. Our team stays up to date on market trends, compliance requirements, and industry changes so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Advocacy
Our role is to represent your business, helping you secure the best value while ensuring your employees receive meaningful, reliable coverage.
Partnership
We build lasting relationships. We take the time to understand your business and grow alongside you because your success defines ours.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or ready to upgrade your current plan, our team is here to guide you through every step of the process