Employee
benefits

Attract, retain and protect your people!

As benefit expenses surge, and employees demand more from their plans, we specialize in creating a customized benefits program aligning with your company's needs and meeting employee expectations.

Work with Traverse City's Employee Benefits Specialists

Ford Insurance Agency Employee Benefits Department is a dynamic team of experts with over 40 years of experience in providing consultative, forward-thinking and empathetic expertise to small and middle market organizations. We serve all industries as they continually grow and change.

We customize solutions for you, because we understand that one size does not fit all. We understand that you have a business to run, so we act as your business partner; the Employee Benefits arm of your Human Resources.

WE ARE CONSULTANTS.

WE LISTEN AND LEARN. WE:

  • Assess your current Employee Benefits program and/or needs

  • Do thorough market research

  • Provide benchmarking analysis based on industry, geography and demographics

  • Recommend sustainable benefits strategies to control costs

  • Model a contribution strategy

  • Prepare concise and complete Employee Benefits proposal

  • Assist with your Human Resources needs and reduce your administrative burden

  • Leverage relationships with all insurance carriers to secure best pricing and plans available

  • Keep you informed about trends and news in the Employee Benefits world

  • Resolve complex claims and billing issues with insurance carriers and providers

WE’RE YOUR PARTNER.

WE DO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. WE:

  • Prepare customized Employee notices

  • Host Employee educational and open enrollment meetings

  • Meet with Employees for one-on-one consultations

  • Provide proactive and ongoing Employee communications

  • Support with on-boarding new Employees

  • Manage COBRA

  • Keep you in compliance through by tracking requirements and auditable documentation

WE DO INSURANCE. 

EMPLOYER PAID & EMPLOYEE PAID. SUPPLEMENTAL & VOLUNTARY:

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Short and Long Term Disability

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Wellness Programs

  • HSAs / HRAs / FSAs / DCAs

  • Section 125

  • COBRA Management

  • And more…

Group health

Our Specialties:

group dental

group vision

group long term disability insurance

group life

group short term disability

ready to get a quote?

meet The Ford Insurance Agency Employee Benefits Team!

Each Ford Insurance Agency Client is supported by industry leading advisors and highly skilled account managers. We pro-actively address our Clients’ needs and goals, while delivering personalized solutions.

Contact one of our employee benefits insurance experts to get your customized quote today. We are here to help you find the right coverage!

group benefits

Madison Ford
Employee Benefits & Life Insurance Account Executive

Direct Dial: (231) 492-0824

Email: mford@fordinsurance.net

Madison is a passionate problem solver. He takes an earnest and unabashedly personal approach in his work. Because of this, he’s able to deliver customized solutions uniquely fit for each client.

group benefits

Kim Boyer
Employee Benefits Account Executive

Direct Dial: (231) 252-0324

Email: kboyer@fordinsurance.net

Kim likes to have fun at work, but don’t be fooled! She has a wealth of knowledge and over 32 years of experience within the insurance industry.

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