Ann Blaser
Lincoln,United States
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 27 years of benefits experience. Eager to lend combined knowledge and problem-solving skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Account Executive & Benefits Consultant
UNICO Group, Inc.
Lincoln, NE
06.2018 - 03.2023
- Experience managing fully-insured and self-funded medical, dental, vision, life, disability, COBRA and EAP benefit plans.
- Development and implementation of strategies using market research.
- Successful management and outcome of large projects with cross functioning teams.
- Monitor ACA and IRS regulation updates to determine impact on benefit on plans.
- Audit plans to determine need for external vendor change in order to maximize benefit offerings and implement cost reductions.
- Managed RFI/RFP process to then create a presentation on findings and present to key decision makers.
- Simultaneous ownership of multiple vendor relationships according to best practices.
- Managed and maintained $1M book of business with 100% retention.
Senior Benefits Specialist
INSPRO/Marsh & McLennan Agency
Lincoln, NE
10.2014 - 06.2018
- Developed effective communication strategies to educate employees on benefit offerings.
- Assisted with design and implementation of various employee benefits programs.
- Managed multiple functions of employee open enrollment.
- Handled calculations of employee contributions to remain compliant and assist in talent strategy.
- Request, review and provide overview and recommendation of industry specific benchmarking for all benefit plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE12.1993
Skills
- Employee Benefits Expert
- Marketing and Communication Strategies
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Management of Cross-Functional Relationships
- Analyze Data
- Monitor Industry Trends
- Strategic Plan Development
- Project Organization
- Vendor Management
- Nebraska State Licensed Insurance Producer & Consultant
- PPACA and FLMI Certifications
Timeline
Senior Account Executive & Benefits Consultant
UNICO Group, Inc.
06.2018 - 03.2023
Senior Benefits Specialist
INSPRO/Marsh & McLennan Agency
10.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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