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Case Western Reserve University | Weatherhead 100 School of Management | December, 4 2017

Established in 1988, The Weatherhead 100 awards are the premier celebration of Northeast Ohio’s spirit of entrepreneurship and the companies leading the way in Northeast Ohio. Each year, Case Western Reserve University recognizes elite group of companies who are the best example of leadership, growth and success in the region. Companies that make the list are recognized for their percent of revenue growth over the past five years.


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Enough is Enough: Health Insurance Plan Cost Hikes

Crain’s Cleveland Business | November 27, 2017

Employers need to stop rolling over and playing dead when it comes to health insurance plan cost hikes.

What if I told you your payroll costs were going up by 7% this year and your cost of goods sold were up 8%? And what if you then found out that your peers were seeing significantly lower increases, thereby shifting competitive advantage in their favor? What would you do?

I’m fairly certain most businesses would be up in arms and immediately deploy their best and brightest to figure out what the problem was and how to fix it. Fortunately, you’re probably not facing those cost increases, but you are facing another one that’s equally, if not more, damaging — rising health care plan costs. It doesn’t have to be that way.

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Employers Take Cover

Crain’s Cleveland Business | October 28, 2017

‘Stable’ is rarely a word used to describe the health insurance market. But when it comes to the employer-sponsored coverage enjoyed by more than 151 million Americans, it’s an appropriate term. Given that workers will likely be greeted with higher premiums this open enrollment season, the degree of that stability is certainly up for debate.

Event: Michael Davis to Speak at SCCIA Executive Educational Conference

Charleston, SC | The Historic Mills House & Hibernian Hall | December 5-7, 2017

Topic: Drones, Bots, and Self-Driving Vehicles: How Automation in Transportation Will Change the Insurance Industry

Event: Eric Krieg to Speak at Employee Benefits Symposium

Denver, CO | Hyatt Regency Denver | September 17-20, 2017

Topic: Benefit Plans – The Silent Killer of Your Employees’ Disposable Income

New Risk International CEO Raises the Bar

Consulting firm Risk International has been surging in growth in recent years, and the Fairlawn-based company may only be scratching the surface of its potential.

Ensuring Your Benefits Program is the Picture of Health

Fence contractors, like many business owners, have been able to manage the cost of healthcare by switching to more consumer-driven plans in which employees take on more expenses. But the cost-shifting alone may not be enough as expenses continue to escalate; contractors also must find additional ways to reduce costs within benefits programs to prevent their bottom lines from being significantly impacted.

Event: Kirk Walsh to Speak at CMBA

Cleveland, OH | CMBA Conference Center | June 21, 2017

Topic: Managing Risk – Tools for Building a Risk & Crisis Program. This interactive, hands-on seminar will focus on providing lawyers and their clients the tools for developing solid Risk Management and Crisis Management & Communications programs, which work hand-in-hand to protect an organization’s reputation, data and business.

Todd Miller named CEO effective July 1

Risk International President Todd Miller to become CEO; Move positions company for double-digit growth in risk management, actuarial and benefits sectors.

Event: Diane Burgoon Speaks at the March NEO RIMS Meeting

Independence, OH | NEO RIMS Chapter Meeting | March 14, 2017

Topic: Risk Management Information Systems – How they can help improve efficiency and increase knowledge of a company’s risks.

Event: Brandt Stiggins Presents at the BachHealth Houston Summit

Houston, Texas | Junior League of Houston | February 16, 2017

Topic: Explore emerging healthcare innovation for employers and providers, prepare for ACA and health reform mandates, learn best practices for emerging models of employer health benefit solutions.

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Event: WVIZ Interview

WVIZ Interview | January 23, 2017

Randall Davis appears on WVIZ’s program Ideas to discuss The University of Akron’s new bachelor’s degree in Risk Management and Insurance and the need for educated individuals entering the insurance industry.

Health care pricing — there is a better way

Crain’s Cleveland Business | January 28, 2017

While there is much debate and uncertainty about the future of how health care and health insurance will be structured going forward, what we do know is that the United States spends $3 trillion on health care annually, which makes up 17% of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP).

Taking Control of Benefits

Construction Today | January 2017 Edition

Benefits plans – and specifically health benefits – have long been used as a cost-effective and tax-advantageous way to support wages in a holistic view of total compensation.

Event: Eric Krieg Presents at the Health Action Council Annual Conference

Cleveland, Ohio | Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland | February 16, 2017

Topic: Benefits Plans: The Silent Killer of Your Employees’ Disposable Income New Rules for Benefits Management

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How to Boost Workers Take Home Pay Without a Raise

CFO Magazine | Dec. 28, 2016

Employers may not be receiving the best deals for employees because conflicts of interest that benefit other parties maybe working against them.

5 Ways to Negotiate Better Deals for Your Employee Benefits Plans

Industry Week | Dec. 23, 2016

By becoming savvy negotiators, employers can reduce their healthcare costs while simultaneously aiding the financial needs of their employees.

Northeast Ohio Private Equity are Key to RIBA’s Growth Plans

Crain’s Cleveland Business | December 11, 2016

The relatively young benefits consulting practice of Risk International Services Inc., one of the largest risk management consulting businesses in the country, has found its footing in the Fairlawn-based company’s business model.