You Might Have the Wrong Benefits Broker if…

 

Sure, he or she is your broker. They are there to help you select the right employee benefits and insurance for your employees. But are they THE broker for your team?  Here are a few thoughts to assist you in answering this question.

 

You might have the wrong benefits broker if…

• You ask her about COBRA and she offers you two free tickets to Zoo Atlanta to tour the reptile exhibit.

•  When asked about STD they refer you to the free county clinic.

•  When you request information about technology and his answer includes either “Tandy” or “Smith™ Corona.”

•  He has appeared on “60 minutes” – Twice!

•  He brags about never being “Convicted.”

•  When asking about the drug plan, she responds with, “Pharmaceuticals are SOOOO overrated!”

•  You ask him for his views on an HRA and he responds with an enthusiastic defense of the right to bear arms.

•  He specializes in medical insurance and training defensive drivers, lawn maintenance, pumpkin carving, & laughter therapy.

•  If you ask about a Cafeteria Plan and she refers you to Piccadilly.

 If you have read this far you must have found something of value in my lame attempt at humor. However, just in case you realize you do have the wrong insurance broker just let me know—I would be delighted to help.  

© 2011 Jack W. Bruce Jr.

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Jack Bruce  lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and four children. He is COO of BIS Benefits, an employee benefits firm serving metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

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