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Bellevue, WA

Interests: Employee Benefits, Group Life Insurance, Group Disability Insurance, Stop Loss, Fixed-Payment Medical, Critical Illness and Accident

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We've moved!

Our Benefits Blog has moved to a new website. Check it out: www.symetra.com/benefitsblog. Continue reading

Posted Mar 4, 2019 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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Customized and personal account management

Employers are assigned a dedicated account manager who will tailor their approach to your clients’... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2018 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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No surprises

We’re known across the nation for writing clear, user-friendly policies. With over 40 years in... Continue reading

Posted Apr 10, 2018 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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Real people answer the phone

All calls to Symetra Select Benefits are answered by one of our experienced specialists—not by... Continue reading

Posted Mar 13, 2018 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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What’s VTS?

We’ve been in business over 60 years, with a commitment to creating employee benefit products... Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2018 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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Impact of the final tax bill on health care reform efforts

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law on December 22, 2017 contained... Continue reading

Posted Mar 2, 2018 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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Streamlined implementation

Changing carriers doesn’t have to be complicated. When asked to rate their implementation experience, our... Continue reading

Posted Feb 27, 2018 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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48-hour reimbursements for catastrophic stop loss claims

We’re known across the nation for writing clear, user-friendly policies that eliminate gaps between what... Continue reading

Posted Feb 20, 2018 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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Stop Loss in 2018: cost vs. value; striking the right balance for your self-insured clients (part 4)

Part 4: Underwriting practices—is the policy renewal-friendly? In this series, we examined our evolving stop... Continue reading

Posted Feb 16, 2018 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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Stop Loss in 2018: cost vs. value; striking the right balance for your self-insured clients (part 3)

Part 3: Claims service— How efficient and proactive is your carrier partner? Cash flow is... Continue reading

Posted Feb 15, 2018 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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Stop Loss in 2018: cost vs. value; striking the right balance for your self-insured clients (part 2)

Part 2: Contract quality—inclusive vs. exclusive Are your clients exposed to coverage gaps between their... Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2018 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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Stop Loss in 2018: cost vs. value; striking the right balance for your self-insured clients (Part 1: Our stop loss market)

Part 1: Our stop loss market Because of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), more employers... Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2018 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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In-house administration for supplemental health products

When it comes to supplemental health and voluntary products, we know that working directly with... Continue reading

Posted Feb 7, 2018 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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Paid in five business days or less

We pay the majority of claims in five business days or less – so your... Continue reading

Posted Feb 6, 2018 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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A collaborative approach to group life and disability

Our collaborative approach and flexible policy designs ensures your clients’ employees get the coverage they... Continue reading

Posted Jan 30, 2018 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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How do we eliminate the noise?

From our straightforward and flexible products to our responsive customer service, we strive to reduce... Continue reading

Posted Jan 17, 2018 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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A message from Michael Fry

Dear Symetra Partner: As another year comes to a close, I want to thank you... Continue reading

Posted Dec 21, 2017 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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Looking for a way to expedite catastrophic claim payments?

Symetra’s Preferred ASO Claim Advance option can significantly reduce the wait time for large and... Continue reading

Posted Dec 4, 2017 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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How to file a long-term disability claim

How to file a long-term disability claim An injury or illness can have a significant... Continue reading

Posted Nov 28, 2017 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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Need help to close the coverage gap?

A fixed-payment gap plan can be a great option for employees in a high-deductible health... Continue reading

Posted Nov 13, 2017 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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Introducing GO for Select Benefits

Introducing GO for Select Benefits Group Online (GO) is a convenient, user-friendly online administration tool... Continue reading

Posted Nov 9, 2017 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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Benefits Video Library Now Available

Looking for a way to expand your knowledge of Symetra group benefits? Our new benefits... Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2017 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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Symetra Spotlight: Jeff Farmer

What do you like most about working for Symetra? The dedication to “VTS” throughout Symetra,... Continue reading

Posted Oct 3, 2017 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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Looking for ways to minimize your self-funded plan’s health care risk?

When large amounts of money are at stake, it pays to do your homework. Medical... Continue reading

Posted Sep 26, 2017 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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A guide to Select Benefits administration

Managing a new insurance policy can be a daunting experience for many groups. With Select... Continue reading

Posted Sep 7, 2017 at Symetra Benefits Blog

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