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Vendor Evaluation and Selection
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Due Diligence:
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Worksite benefit plans and services proposed by Gardner & White are carefully evaluated
and selected from the industry’s most competitive providers. Product and service solutions
are identified and presented only after a thorough analysis of specific needs.
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Criteria:
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Gardner & White Representatives can draw on many years of experience in working
with “voluntary” benefit providers. They understand the strengths and weaknesses
of each carrier, as well as the circumstances in which their plans are most
effective and appropriate. Criteria used in evaluating worksite benefit providers include:
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- Competitive plan design features
- Administrative expertise and simplicity
- Flexibility in coordinating with existing systems
- On-line / automated enrollment capabilities
- Industry standing and reputation
- Long-term commitment to the success of the client’s program
- Shared focus on a clear, no-pressure communication of benefits on behalf of all employees
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