About RP Benefits and the Experience Behind Our Guidance

Who We Are

For many employers, finding benefits guidance is easy. Finding a broker who stays involved after enrollment is much harder. RP Benefits was built to provide personalized employee benefits consulting and insurance guidance for employers and individuals who want direct access to an experienced advisor rather than a rotating support team.


Based in Potomac, Maryland, RP Benefits serves clients throughout Montgomery County, Bethesda, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia. Our clients include small businesses, professional practices, self-employed professionals, families, international travelers, and employers who need practical support navigating employee benefits decisions.

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Robert Poli is the President and CEO of RP Benefits, an employee benefits agency specializing in services for small to medium-sized businesses. With 36 years of industry expertise, RP Benefits is committed to delivering the highest level of service.


Prior to founding RP Benefits, Rob was part of BenefitMall, the largest general agency in the country, where he led the Mid-Atlantic sales team. He began his employee benefits career at Insurance Marketing Center, where he played a key role in transforming the agency into one of the leading general agencies in the Mid-Atlantic region. After selling Insurance Marketing Center in 2015, Rob continued his contributions to the agency for an additional five years to support the new ownership and facilitate further growth.


Robert has served as the past President of the Greater Washington Association of Health Underwriters and is a recipient of the Health Underwriter of the Year award. He is also a lifetime qualifier for the Leading Producers Roundtable. Additionally, he has been the Chairman of Agents for Change, a grassroots association focused on modernizing the insurance industry. 



Currently, Robert is involved with several carrier advisory boards, including CareFirst, United Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente, as well as various non-medical carriers and administrators. 

Additional Team Members



Jodi Wrublik

Vice President

With almost three decades of experience, Jodi’s focus remains on optimizing new business opportunities, streamlining processes, and account management. Jodi brings a wealth of experience in team building and navigating the complexities of the employee benefits arena, including state and Federal compliance regulations. Jodi’s expertise enables her to act as a pivotal bridge between various departments, ensuring smooth operations and the highest level of service for our clients.



Deborah Gold

Director of Administration

Deborah brings over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry to the RP Benefits team. She began working with Rob at the general agency he owned, where she and Jodi were also part of the team, and later joined Rob again at BenefitMall before continuing on with him at RP Benefits. Over the course of her career, Deborah has developed deep, hands-on knowledge of the systems and procedures used by all the major carriers, making her an invaluable resource for clients and colleagues alike navigating the complexities of group benefits administration.

Built Around Real Benefits Experience

The employee benefits market has changed dramatically over the last three decades. New regulations, evolving healthcare costs, changing workforce expectations, and expanding technology platforms have created both opportunities and challenges for employers. RP Benefits was built on 36 years of experience across multiple sides of the insurance and benefits industry, including brokerage leadership, wholesaler ownership. That background helps clients gain perspective that goes beyond product recommendations and focuses on building sustainable benefits strategies.

Why Employers Work With RP Benefits

Many employers tell us the same thing before becoming clients. They are frustrated by delayed responses, transferred phone calls, and service models that make them feel like a policy number rather than a valued client.



RP Benefits takes a different approach.

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Direct Broker Access

Means employers can communicate directly with the person responsible for helping them evaluate coverage, answer questions, and support their team throughout the year.

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Small employer focus

Means we understand the challenges facing businesses with fewer than 50 employees, especially organizations with under 20 team members that are often overlooked by larger agencies.

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Benefits technology support 

Helps employers streamline enrollment, onboarding, and administration without adding cost or another vendor relationship.

Guidance for Employers and Individuals

While employee benefits consulting remains a core service, many clients rely on RP Benefits for personal coverage guidance as their needs evolve over time.


Business owners who initially need individual insurance solutions often return when their company grows and becomes eligible for group benefits. Families seeking health or life insurance guidance frequently appreciate having one advisor who understands both personal and business-related coverage decisions.


This broad perspective allows RP Benefits to support clients through different stages of life and business growth while maintaining one trusted relationship.

Values That Shape Every Client Relationship

Accessibility

Questions rarely arrive on a schedule. We believe clients deserve responsive communication and clear answers when they need them.

Clarity

Insurance and benefits decisions can become complicated quickly. Our goal is to explain options in plain language so clients understand what they are buying and why.

Accountability

Clients know who they are working with and who to contact when questions arise. Personal responsibility remains a core part of our service model.

Long-Term Relationships

Benefits planning is not a one-time transaction. We focus on supporting clients through renewals, growth, workforce changes, and evolving coverage needs.

Practical Guidance

Recommendations should fit the reality of your workforce, goals, and budget. We focus on solutions that make sense for your specific situation.

Ready for More Personal Benefits Guidance?

Whether you're reviewing employee benefits for a growing business, comparing health insurance options, or looking for an advisor who remains available after enrollment, RP Benefits is ready to help. Clients across Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia choose us because they value direct communication, practical guidance, and long-term support.