Ep 16: Finding the Gaps - How to Strengthen Your Employee Benefits Strategy
In this episode, Jeff Weiner, President and CEO of HKM Associates discusses his unique approach to insurance brokerage. Now entering his 45th-year serving businesses ranging from as few as 2 up to 100s of employees. Licensed in 42 states, Jeff is known for his “white glove” service model.
Some key take aways:
- Don’t assume your current benefits plan is “fine.” There are often hidden gaps, inefficiencies, or better pricing options in the market. A fresh review can uncover what you don’t know you don’t know, especially around networks, billing issues, and plan design
- Switching plans to save money doesn’t have to mean forcing employees to change doctors. Thoughtful plan design built around how your team actually uses healthcare can reduce friction and increase buy-in.
- You have more flexibility than you think. Group health plans are generally month-to-month, PEOs can offer pooled buying power, and there are multiple ways to structure benefits creatively depending on your goals.
With no-fee analysis, direct employee access to his cell phone, and a strong community-driven approach to networking and philanthropy, Jeff focuses on making a meaningful impact for both employers, their teams and the community.
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Creators and Guests
Host
Deborah Agrafojo
Deborah has influenced and directed strategic and owner-operator mergers and acquisitions in many different fields. She believes strongly that assisting a business to grow and develop strong practices is the best way to create a company that is poised for exit planning or gaining an equity growth partner.
Producer
David Chmielewski
At the end of 2013 David founded DirectLine Media, a video production company that specializes in creating memorable and compelling video content for businesses. Admired for his unique and creative visual story telling, David continues to work with small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Editor
Stefania Sassano
Known for being determined and focused, Stefania is often the first to memorize lines and dedicates significant effort to each role. She excels in both comedic and dramatic performances, embracing the motto by Mark Twain, "Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life," making every project both a professional commitment and a joy.