Michelle`s dedication, business expertise, and depth of knowledge combine to create her solid employee benefit reputation with clients and vendors and her reputation as an invaluable asset for the team. She has been with CBIZ since 1994 and has been instrumental in building the Key Accounts Service unit she currently leads within the Minneapolis benefits practice.
A veteran in the insurance industry with over 30 years of carrier and brokerage experience, Michelle is responsible for leading the CBIZ Key Accounts division in Minnesota. As part of her role, Michelle is responsible for mentoring, training, and establishing a dedicated team of service professionals who strive to meet the ongoing service needs of our clients.
Before joining CBIZ, Michelle worked as a health and welfare underwriter at Travelers Insurance Company. She was a key player in the development of an underwriting rating practices program. Using this knowledge of underwriting and rating methodology practices helps her analyze and negotiate the best for her employer groups.
Michelle`s knowledge and expertise span all employee benefits health and welfare coverage including funding arrangements, pricing, underwriting, and rate negotiations. Under her leadership, the Key Accounts Service unit prides itself on its proven ability to develop unique, client-specific service strategies. Through these strategies, our clients can meet their budget and service objectives, while implementing benefit plans that are well understood and appreciated by employees.