UBA is excited that a number of outstanding employee benefits advisory firms have recently become Partners. Over the next few weeks, we'll highlight those new Firms and hope you'll extend a warm welcome. Featured in this issue of ThoughtWaves are JP Griffin Group and Sterling Thompson.
JP Griffin Group
Founded by a 27+ year veteran of the employee benefits industry, JP Griffin Group prides itself on reaching a higher level of service than the average employee benefits firm can provide. Their mission to provide affordable, impactful, and innovative benefit solutions to clients across the nation is built on easing the HR and financial burdens of their clients. This service-driven approach allows their advisors to provide competitive employee benefits packages that increase employee retention and help make their clients marketable to the best talent in the industry.
JP Griffin Group takes on the challenges of guiding their clients through the web of new compliance regulations, and delivers not only cost-effective solutions, but also ways to improve employee engagement and automate administrative systems in the era of consumer-driven healthcare. JP Griffin provides much-needed insights for employers seeking to further involve their employees in the processes that come with the ever-changing healthcare industry.
“JP Griffin Group is known for being an innovator in the industry and providing the comprehensive service that exceeds client expectations,” said UBA President Peter Weber, M.S., CAE. “Their model of being an extension of the human resources and finance departments of their clients and dedication to keeping their clients informed is part of UBA’s Partner service model, and we believe their unique approach will be a great asset to UBA.”
“We are very excited about the opportunity to partner with innovative and like-minded organizations,” said Jeff Griffin, President and CEO of JP Griffin Group. “The unique tools and services available as part of UBA will allow us the ability to substantially elevate our current service and product offering into something even more comprehensive than what we offer today.”
JP Griffin Group joins a network of employee benefits advisory firms that serve employers of all sizes across the United States, Canada, England and Ireland. As a combined group, UBA’s annual employee benefit revenues rank it among the top ten employee benefit advisory organizations globally.
About JP Griffin Group
JP Griffin Group is a national employee benefit consulting firm specializing in the design, implementation and management of complex multi-site, multi-state employee benefit programs. They deliver tailored employee benefit solutions through fact-based strategic planning, insightful and actionable analytics, award-winning communication materials, and leading-edge technology applications. These solutions improve patient outcomes, drive efficiencies, and deliver both immediate and sustained profitability protection and maximization of shareholder value for their clients. Their full range of turnkey services focuses on plan design, benefit cost management, benefit automation, wellness, and employee communication and education, all supported through a world-class account management organization. For more information, visit www.griffinbenefits.com.
Sterling Thompson
Founded as a sole proprietorship in 1937, Sterling Thompson Company has enjoyed a history of steady growth for the past 80 years. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Sterling Thompson Company is consistently recognized as a “Best Practices Firm” which is awarded to the top 25 percent of all insurance agencies.
Sterling Thompson Company is comprised of professionals who hold themselves to a high standard of product knowledge, professionalism, and integrity. Through teamwork and acting as a reliable resource, Sterling Thompson Company delivers superior outcomes and builds lasting relationships which exceed client expectations. A shared belief in the critical importance of the insurance business and the role collaboration can play in our industry drew Sterling Thompson Company to UBA. Like UBA, Sterling Thompson Company puts trust as the cornerstone of their work. They value the trust that their clients place in them, and work to offer the most affordable, comprehensive coverage available.
“As a long-standing organization that maintains high standards of integrity and professionalism, we are certain that Sterling Thompson Company will both be an asset to and benefit from UBA’s exclusive community,” said UBA President Peter Weber, M.S., CAE. “Particularly, we are impressed with their dedication to collaborating and sharing information within the industry, and their steady growth over the tenure of their business.”
“We are very excited to be a partner in the future development of UBA and its member agencies. More so, Sterling Thompson Company looks forward to expanding our industry knowledge and experience through collaboration with our new member peers,” said Chapin Collins, Director of Benefits at Sterling Thompson Company. “We are certain our inclusion will be beneficial for our agency, but most importantly, our clients will be better served with the additional resources Sterling Thompson Company now brings to the table.”
Sterling Thompson Company joins a network of employee benefits advisory firms that serve employers of all sizes across the United States, Canada, England and Ireland. As a combined group, UBA’s annual employee benefit revenues rank it among the top ten employee benefit advisory organizations globally.
About Sterling Thompson Company
Sterling Thompson Company is a dedicated insurance service organization with a long history providing Louisville, Kentucky, with affordable and comprehensive coverage. Sterling Thompson Company makes client trust a priority in their agency, and their professional and dedicated advisors strive to be the preeminent providers of insurance products and risk management services. Advisors at Sterling Thompson Company know the importance of teamwork and utilize their team to provide their clients with superior outcomes to create long term relationships. For more information, visit https://sterlingthompson.com.
