He jokingly calls himself the “grim reaper” of health insurance. But Mike Welnicki actually stands out in the employee benefits industry not because of the tongue-in-cheek comparison to the angel of death – but rather because of his relentless focus on education – both for his clients, their employees, and his own team.
He’s also one of the most accessible employee benefits advisors in the industry. In fact, Mike says if you don’t hear back from him fast, you ought to do a wellness check.
After 25 years in the employee benefits industry and roles in sales, service, management, and now owner, Mike Welnicki of Webber & Grinnell Insurance Agency, an Alera Group Company is an invaluable resource in the benefits world.
Listen to this episode of Checkwriters to gain insight from this industry veteran about building a benefits plan that your employees actually like, the differences of captives, HSAs, and HRAs, and his diagnosis of why costs continue to rise and what employers can do to address it.
Guest-at-a-Glance
💡 Guest: Michael Welnicki
💡 What he does: Partner, Owner, Employee Benefits Consultant
💡Company: Webber & Grinnell Insurance, an Alera Group Company
💡Noteworthy: Michael Welnicki has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, specializing in risk management, client relations, employee outreach and communication
💡Where to find Michael: LinkedIn