This country club employer was located in South Florida with 73 employees enrolled in their health plan. This company was spending over $760,000 on their health insurance plan and was faced with a 9% renewal. This rate change from Florida Blue would have increased their healthcare spend to over $830,000. The organization turned to their […]

Health insurance can be a significant expense for small businesses, but employers don’t have to forego this competitive employee benefit to save costs. Instead, they can use a medical expense reimbursement plan to bridge the gap between offering nothing or a full-fledged health care plan. MERPs also bring other advantages besides helping employers afford to […]

This clinical research organization, located in the upstate region of New York state, was spending close to $1 Million on their health insurance plan. The company was looking for healthcare savings, without reducing their employee benefits offering. A competitive bid was conducted with several consulting firms vying for their business. The middle market brokerage team […]

Congratulations to Mark Jurena of Assured Partners for being named the Difference Card Broker Partner of the Month for August 2024! Mark Jurena serves as the Agency Vice President of the Employee Benefits Practice at Assured Partners’ Moon Township office in Pennsylvania. In a recent success story, Mark collaborated with Senior Consultant Rachel Wilburn from […]

Cost-Saving Strategies for Brokers As an insurance producer, your pitch is most persuasive to prospects when you show them you can put together the benefits they need for their employees at the best price. Along with your expertise in finding solutions that align with their priorities, your ability to get your clients the best deals […]

Do I Have a Good Benefits Package? Benefits play a significant role in employee stability, happiness and retention. The best benefit packages attract top talent and increase retention rates, which translates into success for the company and employees. What Benefits Should You Look for in a Job? Research shows that 82% of employees would feel a […]

Congratulations to Jim Fawcett, Our Difference Card Broker Partner of the Month for July 2024! We are delighted to announce Jim Fawcett of the DJB Group, a division of Highstreet Insurance Partners, as the Difference Card Broker Partner of the Month for July 2024! Jim Fawcett serves as the Northeast Regional Sales Leader and Vice […]

Open enrollment season is an important time of opportunities and challenges for employees. On the one hand, they can enroll in healthcare solutions that improve their well-being, job satisfaction and productivity. On the other hand, they may be intimidated and confused by the range of options and how to enroll. Nearly two-thirds of employees say their employer’s […]

Section 125 plans let employers offer employees non-taxable benefits that contribute toward healthcare expenses. These plans provide significant tax savings, so they’re beneficial to both employers and employees. They also help reduce the burden of rising healthcare costs, allowing businesses to take care of their teams’ financial, mental and physical health. Doing so can result […]