Gyde Acquires Benavest to Scale AI-Powered Health Insurance Brokerage Nationwide

Gyde, the Austin-based AI-native brokerage platform, has announced the acquisition of Benavest, a prominent national health insurance agency and Field Marketing Organization. This strategic move significantly expands Gyde’s distribution footprint, integrating thousands of brokers into its proprietary AI ecosystem. The transaction marks Gyde’s second acquisition this month as it continues to deploy its $60 million in recent venture capital.

Benavest is a recognized leader in consumer health plans, specializing in the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, and Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements. Founded in 2014, the Hollywood-based agency is licensed in 48 states and operates one of the most extensive broker networks in the country. This partnership allows Benavest brokers to utilize Gyde's technology to automate workflows and improve client renewal rates.

The acquisition centers on the deployment of GydeOS, an automation layer designed to alleviate the administrative burdens facing modern insurance professionals. GydeOS handles back-office tasks and compliance logging while an intelligent assistant named Gia engages clients through voice and text. These tools are intended to free up valuable time for brokers during high-pressure enrollment seasons.

Will Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO of Gyde, noted that combining Benavest’s distribution strength with Gyde’s platform helps brokers manage their businesses more efficiently. He emphasized that the collaboration will allow agencies to expand into new opportunities like life insurance and annuities. Joe Gannon, CEO of Benavest, added that early access to AI technology is now a necessity for brokers in an evolving market.

This announcement follows Gyde’s acquisition of Palm Beach-based Avid Health earlier in April 2026. Gyde launched earlier this year with backing from Lightspeed and Optum Ventures to modernize the historically fragmented insurance landscape. The company continues to seek partnerships with elite agencies looking to scale using forward-deployed technology.