Burnham Benefits Welcomes New Vice President

IRVINE, CA--(Marketwired - Feb 16, 2016) - Burnham Benefits Insurance Services -- one of California's most dynamic employee benefits brokerage firms -- today announced the appointment of new vice president Denise Feldman, whose comprehensive knowledge of the health care industry, regulatory compliance and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) will provide invaluable support to the company and its growing health care specialty and public sector practice.

"Denise is an integral asset to the growing Los Angeles Burnham team," says Kristen Allison, president and CEO of Burnham Benefits. "Her knowledge and experience in the health care industry and public sector bring a unique viewpoint and skillset to Burnham. She is a perfect example of the versatile professionalism that we seek when bringing on new staff and I'm eager to further benefit our clients with her incredible talent."

Prior to joining Burnham, Feldman spent 6 years as vice president of Keenan Healthcare and 8 years as president of California Healthcare Consulting, Inc. She has also served as director of the Los Angeles Global Human Resource Solutions practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

"I am passionate about working with a company that values its clients and delivers excellent customer service," said Feldman. "I've always prioritized compassion, care and professionalism, and that is what Burnham stands for -- I am truly happy to be here."

A modern, forward-thinking employee benefits and insurance services company, Burnham applies a unique blend of expert knowledge, unmatched personal service and proactive planning to create proven strategic solutions and promote a culture of wellness for its clients. Burnham Benefits, a B-Corp certified company, holds national recognition as Business Insurance's #1 Best Places to Work in Insurance 2013 and 2014 and has been ranked a Best Place to Work by the Orange County Business Journal for five years running.

For more information about Burnham Benefits, please visit: www.burnhambenefits.com.

About Burnham Benefits Insurance Services: Burnham Benefits Insurance Services, Inc. is a privately held, full-service employee benefits consulting and brokerage firm headquartered in Irvine, Calif. The firm is among the largest in the state to specialize solely in strategic employee benefits consulting and brokerage services. With a comprehensive offering of client-first health and wellness programs, Burnham effectively manages more than $1.5 billion in premiums for more than 400 clients. A certified Benefits Corporation (B Corp), the firm maintains a more than 95 percent client retention rate and has averaged 25 percent growth annually over the past 10 years. Because Burnham Benefits does not have outside shareholders, it can easily adapt and create customized solutions that fit clients' best interests -- investing in cutting-edge technology and the tools and resources needed to provide the specialized level of service that today's rapidly challenging climate demands. Its team of more than 80 highly skilled industry professionals includes in-house underwriters, compliance officers, healthcare reform consultants, communications specialists and wellness experts. Through a strategic partnership with Burnham Gibson Wealth Advisors, Burnham also provides retirement planning and wealth management services. Burnham Benefits' footprint currently spans offices in Orange County, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Sacramento and San Diego, Calif., as well as a satellite office in the Washington D.C. metro area. Burnham Benefits holds national recognition as Business Insurance's #1 Best Places to Work in Insurance 2013 and 2014 and has been ranked a Best Place to Work by the Orange County Business Journal for five years running. For more information, visit www.burnhambenefits.com.