HMS Agency, Inc., an esteemed insurance broker, operates an office in Albany, New York, catering to clients throughout the state. Renowned for their exceptional customer service and expertise, this office has garnered high praise from their satisfied clientele. A shining example of their capabilities is their successful collaboration with the County of Greene, a prominent employer in the public administration industry, comprising 400 members. Through close collaboration with the County's HR and finance team, HMS Agency, Inc. devised a tailored PPO plan, PBM, and drug plan specifically designed to meet the unique needs of the County's workforce. HMS Agency, Inc. boasts an impressive roster of employer clients, including County of Greene, County Waste of Virginia LLC, The Business Council Of New York State, Inc. Insurance Fund, and Mobile Air Transport. With a focus on serving large and midsize employers, the agency possesses extensive expertise across various industries, with a particular strength in public administration and general freight trucking. Throughout their tenure, HMS Agency, Inc. has demonstrated their profound understanding of client needs and an unwavering commitment to delivering optimal solutions. They have garnered significant experience in working with clients and PPOs to ensure that member requirements are met effectively. Positioned as a local insurance broker in Albany, New York, HMS Agency, Inc. is dedicated to serving their clients with professionalism and expertise, providing tailored insurance solutions that address the unique challenges faced by employers in today's dynamic business landscape.

Burnham Benefit Advisors is one of the largest independent privately held brokerage and consulting firms in New York. As benefit and human resource specialists established in 1977, we serve organizations across the North East and Canada. Specializing in the design, installation, maintenance, and cost containment of group health insurance and ancillary benefits plans, Burnham Benefit Advisors has maintained over 400 business and professional service clients for over 35 years. Burnham Benefit Advisors also offers human resource management system (HRMS) consulting and technology. HRMS consulting services include on-site data collection, system implementation and training as well as long-term support. Burnham Benefit Advisors is one of the few companies in the country that provides free online benefit enrollment and premium reconciliation for employers with "Total Enrollment." Whether contemplating a new benefit plan or seeking a more efficient alternative to an existing program, Burnham Benefit Advisors provides decision makers with a finished product that reflects employer philosophy, conforms to budgetary requirements and preserves employee morale.

NFP is a leading insurance broker and consultant providing specialized property and casualty, corporate benefits, retirement, and individual solutions through its licensed subsidiaries and affiliates. NFP enables client success through the expertise of over 7,400 global employees, investments in innovative technologies, and enduring relationships with highly rated insurers, vendors, and financial institutions. NFP is the 5th largest benefits broker by global revenue, 5th best place to work in insurance and 6th largest US-based privately owned broker (Business Insurance); 9th commercial lines agency by P&C commercial lines revenue and 10th largest property and casualty agency (Insurance Journal); and 12th largest global insurance broker (Best’s Review).

Built on the principle of treating people the way we would want to be treated and never losing sight of the importance of relationships, Professional Group Plans has grown organically over the last two decades into the largest full service General Agency in the Tri-State Area. Specializing in employee benefits, we serve over 90,000 employer groups, with well over 600,000 covered lives and bill over $2,800,000,000 in premium sales per year. As large as we are, we pride ourselves on servicing each and every broker, and their clients, with the same prompt and courteous service. Our reputation for the way we conduct business, along with our size and scale, has allowed us the opportunity to develop close relationships with all of the major insurance carriers and leading industry vendors. This gives us the unique advantage of dedicated support and resources, which in turn gives our brokers, and their clients, faster turnaround times, exceptional customer service and access to cutting edge products. Headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, with other locations in Manhattan and New Jersey, we are staffed with nearly 100 employees that continue to provide the exceptional service we are known for throughout the industry. Our Mission: “To passionately deliver value to our broker partners by providing them with the expertise, education, support and resources they need to effectively service their clients and achieve success” Our Core Belief: “Treat people the way we would want to be treated and never lose sight of the importance of relationships”

For more than a century, Tompkins Insurance Agencies has been helping families and businesses with insurance strategies and solutions to protect their assets and manage risk. Founded in 1875, we provide a full range of personal and commercial insurance and employee benefits products and services across New York and Pennsylvania. We have established strong relationships with 50+ leading regional and national insurance carriers, which enables us to find the right combination of coverages to meet our customers’ specific needs, at the right price. At the heart of our business is our commitment to our customers, our employees and the communities we serve. *Email and LinkedIn messaging can be useful tools for transmitting information of a general nature. However, since they are not generally not encrypted or secure, please remember not to disclose sensitive information such as account numbers or social security numbers in any emails, messages or wall posts. Tompkins Insurance shares insurance industry-related articles for informational purposes only. This information is not a policy and is meant only as a general explanation of some typical insurance concepts. It should not be construed as a legal interpretation of coverages or of the insurance policies that can be written for you. Please refer to your specific insurance contracts for details on coverages, conditions and exclusions, and check with your local Tompkins Insurance advisor for specific regulations in your state. Tompkins Insurance is licensed to conduct business in all 50 states.

NFP is a leading insurance broker and consultant providing specialized property and casualty, corporate benefits, retirement, and individual solutions through its licensed subsidiaries and affiliates. NFP enables client success through the expertise of over 7,400 global employees, investments in innovative technologies, and enduring relationships with highly rated insurers, vendors, and financial institutions. NFP is the 5th largest benefits broker by global revenue, 5th best place to work in insurance and 6th largest US-based privately owned broker (Business Insurance); 9th commercial lines agency by P&C commercial lines revenue and 10th largest property and casualty agency (Insurance Journal); and 12th largest global insurance broker (Best’s Review).

The same insurance policies don’t work for every business. That’s why, at NBT Insurance Agency, our advisors work with you to help manage risk and select the best policies for you from more than 100 carriers. Count on us to focus on securing insurance that meets your unique needs and budget, so you can focus on your business.

Basketball’s point guard is one of the most recognizable positions in all of sports. The point guard leads the team on the court, recognizing when a play is not working and guides the team in running a new play to adjust to changing conditions. Point Guard was founded to bring together many companies and professionals servicing all aspects of personal and business financial services and to guide our clients to success. We offer our clients access to elite advisors through our nationwide network. The founding members of Point Guard are experienced in helping individuals and businesses to achieve their financial goals. Wealth-Rx is a diversified insurance and investment firm specializing in serving high net worth individuals and businesses. Ashe & Klinetop CPAs are experts in business valuations and complex tax strategies for businesses and individuals. Point Guard was founded to unite these and other professional firms to provide you elite personal and corporate insurance and financial services.

Alliant Insurance Services is among the largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the United States. Fueled by entrepreneurialism and driven by results, Alliant operates on the belief that more is possible and expectations are meant to be exceeded. Our clients and partners have profound confidence in us to deliver in all market climates through the design and delivery of innovative solutions and services across a broad range of industry verticals. Our people stand as the backbone of our organization. We proudly employ a team of diverse, driven, and exceptional people and invest heavily in their success, giving our brokerage and consulting teams the freedom and resources they need to help their clients grow their businesses to remarkable heights. The result is a dynamic team of professionals who consistently perform at the highest level, while caring and giving back to causes that impact their communities and the world at large. Alliant is built on teamwork and collaboration, a philosophy that has guided our growth and evolution for almost 100 years. We rise together to meet challenges, think together to drive innovation, and thrive together in our business and in the diverse communities where we operate.

Founded in 1861, Foa & Son are international insurance brokers based in New York City. Foa & Son's Commercial Insurance Division, Private Insurance Advisory Service, Corporate Benefits Practice, Multinational Services Division, and Blue Water Hull Division, provide insurance solutions to some of the USA's, and the world's, most prestigious firms. Since 1861, five generations of Foas have led the firm to be responsive to the changing needs of our clients to assess exposures and manage risks. Every Practice at Foa & Son is headed by a Senior Account Executive with at least 25 years of insurance experience. Our local knowledge, national experience, and international capability continue the legacy of our founder, Fortunato Foa. Our expertise as an international broker began when Mario Foa moved the firm's insurance business from Genoa, Italy, via Switzerland, to New York in 1935. To this day, all of our US offices continue to work with insurance companies and intermediaries all over the world. Our in-depth knowledge and experience extends to all principal sectors including: luxury brands, real estate, hospitality, manufacturers, distributors, financial and professional service firms, not-for-profits, municipalities, educational institutions, and shipowners.

What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes us better: independence. Lockton's private ownership empowers its 10,000+ Associates doing business in over 125 countries to focus solely on clients' risk and insurance needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe, Lockton delivers the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results. For 14 consecutive years, Business Insurance magazine has recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance." Lockton was named among the 2022 Best Managed Companies by Deloitte and the Wall Street Journal, a program that recognizes excellence and honors private companies for their strategy, execution, culture, and financials.