Johnson Insurance Marketplace

exchange_johnsoninsuranceCompany name: Johnson Insurance Services

Marketplace name: Johnson Insurance Marketplace

Technology used to power platform: bswift platform

CEO or Practice Leader:  Mark Behrens  -President of Johnson Insurance; Michael Derdzinski – Senior Vice President of Employee Benefits for Johnson Insurance

Main Location / Headquarters:  Racine, Wisconsin

Founded / Exchange Launched: April 1, 2014

Website: Please click here.

Membership/number of lives currently on platform: TBD

Segment size preference (“target business size”):  Businesses with less than 50 employees

States of operation (if available):  Wisconsin – Johnson Insurance has offices throughout the state, but initially, the roll-out will concentrate on businesses in southeastern and northeastern Wisconsin.

Are employers required to use a defined contribution:  Yes

Carriers Offered: According to a company press release, negotiations to include products from additional carriers continue, but five insurance carriers have joined and are participating in the marketplace exchange so far. These carriers are: United Healthcare, Humana, Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative, Network Health Plan and WPS Health Insurance/Arise Health Plans

Decision Support: Employees have access to decision making tools to help guide them through the registration and selection process. Johnson Insurance professionals will also provide assistance to employees as they enter the marketplace.

How does exchange get compensated:

Standard or Custom Product Configuration: The carrier offer a choice of four to six insurance plans

Do They Utilize Additional Technology Company Solutions: Yes

Single-carrier or Multi-carrier: Multi-carrier