Group Benefit Specialists, Inc. was established in December, 2003 with the acquisition of the benefits division of Manning & Smith Insurance. Our seven associates have over 95 years of combined benefits experience. Four of those employees have twelve years of experience working together. This team of experienced insurance professionals has made Group Benefit Specialists, Inc. one of the most recognized insurance brokerage firms in the Midwest.

We have since grown substantially into a regional company that specializes in assisting businesses manage employee benefits. We work to contain costs, develop effective benefit administration solutions, and deliver valuable benefits to your employees by creating alternatives to "Business as Usual".

Typical services include:

• Conducting a thorough review and audit of current program to evaluate your current financial situation
• Making suggestions and recommendations regarding contribution and pricing strategies
• Coordinating a detailed bid/marketing process to potentially replace and possibly improve existing plan offerings
• Overseeing implementation, enrollment meetings, eligibility, and future claim resolution
• Dedicating an experienced Account Manager to serve as an ongoing resource throughout the year
• Providing alternate-funded clients with clear, concise financial reports that tell them where they are today, where they were yesterday, and what they need to do strategically for tomorrow