When we meet with small and middle market companies they tell us that they frustrated with rising health insurance premiums, their employees are dissatisfied because of higher and higher deductibles, co-pays and out of pocket expenses but the insurance industry doesn’t offer them any new choices. Even more interesting is that very few of these companies have a plan for changing this situation and wait for their advisor to deliver their renewal and hope that things improve. Advantage Benefit Solutions works with companies like this and develops a 3 year plan designed to break them from this “Plan Trap”. It is possible to have high employee satisfaction through employee engagement and education. There are two sides to every coin, price on one side and value on the other. Our process is designed to utilize tools and maximize their value through employee engagement and education. Our process is the third side of the coin, the edge, or value creator.

Kilpatrick Companies, LLC is a wholesale General Agency and benefits consulting firm located in Houston. We work with a network of independent brokers, agents, and consultants to write, service, support, and consult on employee benefits programs that include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability products.

Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates (BCH) has proudly put our expertise to work in the areas of risk management, business insurance and employee benefits since 1983. We specialize in delivering a Fortune 500-level of risk management to the middle market space, and today rank among the largest privately held independent insurance agencies in the Southwest United States. At BCH, we focus on quality over quantity. As a relationship-driven firm, our goal is to serve as part of our clients’ teams. We work to learn their industries from the inside out, develop custom solutions to protect their endeavors and encourage growth — and regularly re-evaluate to keep them poised for success. It’s all part of being there when it matters.

What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes us better: independence. Our private ownership empowers our 12,500+ Associates doing business in over 140+ countries to focus solely on clients' risk and insurance needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe, we deliver the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results.

USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world, delivering property and casualty, employee benefits, personal risk, program and retirement solutions to large risk management clients, middle market companies, smaller firms and individuals. Headquartered in Valhalla, New York, USI connects over 10,500 industry-leading professionals across approximately 200 offices to serve clients’ local, national and international needs. USI has become a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm by leveraging the USI ONE Advantage®, an interactive platform that integrates proprietary and innovative client solutions, networked local resources and enterprise-wide collaboration to deliver customized results with positive, bottom-line impact. USI attracts best-in-class industry talent with a long history of deep and continuing investment in our local communities. For more information, visit usi.com.

Cathy J Cone, a trusted figure in Houston's employee benefits landscape, brings a personalized touch to every client interaction. With a keen understanding of the intricate world of benefits, Cathy navigates the complex terrain with finesse, ensuring her clients receive tailored solutions that meet their unique needs. Drawing from her extensive expertise, she serves a diverse clientele, including esteemed organizations such as the DELPHI SALARIED RETIREES ASSOCIATION BENEFIT TRUST and the VOLUNTARY BENEFIT TRUST FOR AIRLINE RETIREES. Cathy's approach is characterized by attention to detail and a commitment to excellence, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and reliability. Her dedication to empowering her clients with comprehensive benefits packages sets her apart as a beacon of integrity in the industry. Based in Houston, Cathy is not just a benefits broker; she's a partner in securing the financial well-being of her clients and their employees.

Established in 1970 by Marvin Smith, our company has grown to a full service insurance agency. Currently, Insuramax serves the insurance needs of over 5,000 individuals and families, and over 1,000 businesses. Insuramax is a firm that utilizes a unique business model known as the "Risk Reduction Approach and/or Total Benefits Approach". We focus on an elite client group providing long term risk reducing services that will lower their total cost of risk and improve their profitability. As a result of implementing a specifically designed risk reduction plan our client's operations become more attractive to the insurance marketplace.

At Hotchkiss Insurance, we know by safeguarding one's most valuable assets, people and businesses are better able to grow and prosper. We work with you to understand your unique business and deliver tailored insurance solutions and risk management to protect you from life’s uncertainties. With an advisory approach and an ability to reduce complexity, we demonstrate an abiding care for all of those who entrust themselves to us. Whether you know you need business insurance, risk management, employee benefits consulting, personal insurance, surety, or you just want to start the conversation, we've got you covered. Hotchkiss is Texas-based, with main offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock, and San Antonio. For more than 40 years, we've protected businesses of all sizes and industries. (Including construction, education, restaurants, landscapers, nursery growers, manufacturing, religious institutions, commercial construction, technology, home builders, energy, more) Endorsed by: Texas Nursery and Landscape Association, Texas Irrigation Association Member of: Builder Agent Network, exclusively endorsed by Texas Association of Builders Founders of: Texas Green Industry Safety Group, Texas Home Builders Safety Group Follow us! www.facebook.com/HotchkissInsurance/ twitter.com/hiallc 800.899.3750

Based in Orlando, Florida, AssuredPartners stands as a global frontrunner in the insurance brokerage landscape, with special expertise in industry-specific insurance solutions for both businesses and consumers. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including commercial insurance, risk management, and employee benefits. As strategic advisors in the insurance domain, our unparalleled expertise empowers us to deliver tailor-made solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our clients. With a team of over 10,000 professionals, we serve clients from strategically located offices across North America, England, Ireland, Belgium, and Scotland. Committed to building strong, long-lasting relationships, we foster an environment of trust, transparency, and mutual respect with our partners. This ethos is encapsulated in our guiding principle: Power through Partnership. For further information, please visit www.assuredpartners.com.

We can’t be all things to all people, but we are always determined to be reliable partners who work hard to find answers that enhance outcomes. NFP, an Aon company, is an integrated organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers. We provide expertise to help companies and individuals address their most significant risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges. The value we deliver is driven by the proactive collaboration, diverse perspectives and grounded ambition of more than 7,700 colleagues in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada, UK and Ireland. We serve a diversity of clients, industries and communities through our global capabilities and solutions. Together, we put people first, prioritize partnerships, solve problems and continuously advance a culture we’re proud of.

When it comes to protecting what matters most in business and everyday life, at McGriff we believe our clients should never settle for less than the best. For more than a century, we’ve relied on expertise, resources, and relationships to deliver insurance and risk management solutions focused on our clients’ priorities and what they value most. McGriff is a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company. Our solutions include commercial property and casualty, corporate bonding and surety, cyber, executive risk, management and professional liability, captives and alternative risk transfer programs, employee benefits, small business and personal lines insurance. Our experienced risk management specialists develop highly tailored solutions while listening, learning, and executing with precision under the guidance of our four core principles: Integrity: We do what we say, every single time. Determination: We relentlessly pursue success on your behalf. Passion: We are specialists in our field driven to serve you. Collaboration: We build strong relationships with teammates, partners, and you to create the best solutions. The world is ever changing as is the risk environment facing businesses and individuals alike. McGriff is committed to providing our clients with the guidance necessary to help them successfully navigate their risk path. Join the thousands of businesses, organizations and individuals across the country who choose McGriff, a firm dedicated to building long-term relationships and helping protect your most valuable assets. With McGriff, you’ll never have to settle for less.