Centro Benefits Research

We’re thrilled to announce a major expansion of our platform at Centro Benefits Research - With the addition of enhanced communication and engagement tools, we're empowering our broker partners to deliver even greater value to their clients. This strategic move strengthens our role in transforming the broker and carrier space. Read the full release to learn how we’re driving change in the industry: https://bit.ly/4dQgXGc. #BenefitsInnovation #BrokerSolutions #EmployeeEngagement

Exciting News Today – We are thrilled to announce the continued expansion of our broker-carrier API platform with the connection of RFP and quote integration capability with a second ancillary carrier, Principal Financial Group. This cutting-edge integration allows Centro and Principal to exchange RFP and quote proposal data directly between platforms, significantly boosting speed, accuracy, operational efficiency, and reducing costs associated with this traditionally manual process.   Beata Rogala, our Chief Digital Officer, shared, “Our ongoing collaboration with Principal, first through the Policy API, and continuing with the RFP and Quoting API integrations, has poised Centro to yield tremendous business and operational benefits for all stakeholders across the value chain. Our dedication to creating data integrations that automate manual processes delivers a modern experience for our users and clients, advancing our mission to transform the industry through technological innovation.” Read more about this exciting news here: https://bit.ly/3yh8htG

A recent report from McKinsey & Company anticipates the continued growth of non-medical employee benefit premium pools over the next 5+ years, primarily driven by Supplemental Health products (10.6% CAGR). As these projections highlight significant opportunities, Centro Benefits Research leverages data analytics and strategic planning to partner with benefits brokers, ensuring your agency's strategy is aligned with market growth projections. To learn more about how Centro can help your agency execute its business strategy, click here: https://lnkd.in/eYJEA_Fd. 

Centro Benefits Research is happy to announce that Joseph P. Reale has joined our team as CRM Product Manager. Joe brings over a decade of extensive knowledge and expertise developing and managing various CRM technology solutions. In his new role, Joe will oversee Centro’s Operating Platform and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance automations and seek constant improvements in the functionality, data quality, user experience, and business value of our CRM. Welcome Joe! Our team and clients are fortunate to have you onboard.  

Centro’s commitment to hiring top industry talent has been paramount in our ability to partner with the nation’s leading employee benefits firms.   To that end, we are thrilled to announce the addition of Nick Sabert to our consulting team.   With nearly a decade of experience delivering innovative ancillary solutions to his broker partners, Nick’s values-driven approach, relentless work ethic, and commitment to driving results for his clients has earned him perennial recognition as a top performer.   Nick’s focus will be on partnering with employee benefits agencies in Southern California and Tennessee to grow Centro’s market share in these markets.    Welcome Nick!

We are excited to announce that Celeste Hough has joined Centro Benefits Research as Account Executive. Celeste will be partnering with Centro Consultant Ryan Edgar to continue delivering exceptional service to our broker and carrier partners in the Ohio and Pennsylvania markets. With eight years of employee benefits expertise, she brings extensive client management and benefits experience, which will make her a valuable asset to her clients. Welcome Celeste! We are incredibly fortunate to have you on the team!

Life insurance, disability insurance, and supplemental health products sales continue to be on the rise. Is your agency giving ancillary benefits the consideration it deserves? A recent 2023 report on supplemental health premiums indicated that 89% of all new premiums came from the sale of accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance. Group workplace and individual worksite sales accounted for 74% and 26% of all new premiums, respectively. Read the full LIMRA report here https://bit.ly/3wiOOrE and connect with your trusted Centro consultant to learn what this means for your business.

Centro Benefits Research is proud to celebrate its talented team! This week the Centro Team congratulated Katie Bell, PHR on her 6-year work anniversary with Centro! Katie Bell is the Assistant Vice President of Training & Talent Development and oversees the new hire and onboarding processes for the analyst team. In addition to building a training and development program, maintaining all training resources/documents/guides, Katie is also integral to the implementation of Centro technology advancements and digital transformation such as the Centro Broker Portal. Read more about the Centro Broker Portal here: https://bit.ly/49ypDz8

Welcome to the newest member of the Centro Team, Maggie Stewart! Maggie joins the Texas-Oklahoma Region as an Account Executive, partnering with Moses Bedrossian.

Exciting News Today - Centro Benefits is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Centro Broker Portal. This cutting-edge platform is designed to revolutionize how brokers manage the RFP process, streamlining operations and enhancing client service. With the Centro Broker Portal, brokers can now serve their clients more efficiently than ever before. Read more about this exciting news here: https://bit.ly/49ypDz8