Sherree Craig, senior account executive in the insured benefits division at Allen Insurance and Financial, is now certified through the National Association of Health Underwriters' new professional development course on self-funding. This continuing education course for agents has been approved in all 50 states.
Craig completed this three-hour course to receive the most up-to-date information on the key technical components of self-funding and is prepared to counsel Allen Insurance clients on self-funded models and strategy.
"By taking this course, Sherree has joined an elite group who is uniquely qualified to assist clients in implementing and maintaining self-funded medical coverage," said Janet Trautwein, NAHU chief executive officer. "She understands the benefits and risks between self-funded and fully-insured, and is in the perfect position to advise businesses on their options."
Topics of study include:
- Implementing self-funding plan structure—technical knowledge and overview
- Fixed cost and aggregate risk
- Third party administrators—fees and services
- Stop-loss insurance
- Managing claims and controlling cost
- Plan design structure to influence consumer behavior
- Transparency
Allen Insurance and Financial is an employee-owned insurance, employee benefits, and financial services company with offices in Rockland, Camden, Belfast and Southwest Harbor. Call 800-439-4311. Online: AllenIF.com
The National Association of Health Underwriters represents 100,000 professional health insurance agents and brokers who provide insurance for millions of Americans.
