Group Benefits

Employers today are seeking cost containment strategies and assistance in navigating current legislation, while still offering competitive programs needed to attract and retain today’s diverse, multi-generational workforce. The experts at SandStone Insurance Partners can help you find the solutions to meet the unique needs of your organization.

There is a stark difference between Advisor and Broker. A Broker prepares cost estimates, while an Advisor performs cost management. Just as important, an Advisor accommodates and scales their approach to meet the unique needs of the enterprise to become a trusted extension of your team. It is an important approach that goes beyond spreadsheet layouts and one-size-fits-all deliverables, and takes into account:

• Current employee demographics
• Business geographies
• Industry type
• Multi-year strategic objectives
• Employee recruiting and retention goals
• Business influencing factors

We provide complete plan design reviews for businesses and their existing programs. Our comprehensive analyses include recommendations designed to positively impact employee engagement and cost-containment for your most critical assets, your people.

Employer groups of all sizes struggle to find a balance between cost considerations and a strategy-based approach to benefit planning.

Creating a competitive benefit plan directly impacts employee acquisition, retention, productivity, and training. All of these, in turn, significantly impact employer costs.

Identifying the right Advisor to assist you in successfully navigating the process is critical.

The weight that an employer group places on each element may vary, but these are the attributes that you should look for in an Advisor:

• Knowledge of your industry and individual organization
• Marketplace knowledge and leverage
• Carrier relationships
• Chemistry with your team
• Personnel quality and depth
• Accountability for results
• Approach to program design, implementation, and innovation
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Scope, quality, and cost of services
• Credible benchmarking data
• Compliance knowledge and education
• Workforce education and communication strategies
• Ability to leverage technology and digital strategies