CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - July 12, 2010) - Lockton Benefit Group recently joined the GoHealthInsurance Workplace program to provide consumers across the nation with a convenient online solution to find a quality health insurance plan. More than 15,000 Lockton clients will now be able to leverage the GoHealthInsurance technology used by more than 20 million consumers to obtain the right health coverage.
With GoHealthInsurance tools, Lockton clients will be able to instantly compare health plans from the largest insurers in the nation including UnitedHealthOne, many Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies, Aetna and more. The GoHealthInsurane platform represents more than 10,000 health plans nationwide. Lockton members can also speak with a licensed agent for professional service and advice as they explore coverage options.
"Lockton has built a reputation as the leading private benefit consultant in the world, and we look forward to working with their substantial number of employers through the GoHealthInsurance platform. This alliance gives those employers a tool to easily provide a wide array of affordable health insurance choices for employees, and we are excited to make the health insurance selection process as efficient as possible for so many people," said Brandon Cruz, President of GoHealthInsurance.
Lockton is the world's largest, independent insurance broker providing companies and organizations with insurance, benefits, surety and risk management services. As a GoHealthInsurance Workplace partner, every Lockton member will have exclusive access to the most complete health insurance marketplace online.
Many companies and organizations have found it difficult in the past few years to provide employees with health insurance benefits and are looking for new alternatives to coverage. Now with GoHealthInsurance, Lockton members have access to a complete set of online tools for finding affordable health insurance coverage.
"Partnering with a proven individual delivery platform like this will enhance our ability to offer consumers several carrier options with both a consumer-friendly web site and an effective call center," said Ross Reda, Chief Operating Officer for Lockton.
About Lockton
More than 3,800 professionals at Lockton provide more than 15,000 clients around the world with insurance, benefits, surety and risk management services, offering an uncommon level of client service. From its founding in 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, Lockton has grown to become the largest privately held insurance broker in the world and 10th largest overall. You can learn more at www.lockton.com.
About GoHealthInsurance
GoHealthInsurance is the most complete individual and family health insurance shopping platform in the country, providing instant health insurance quotes, online applications and expert advice from licensed agents. GoHealthInsurance Workplace is designed to help employees at small, medium, and large businesses shop and purchase affordable, quality health insurance plans from a trusted health insurance company. As a thought leader in the industry, GoHealthExchange offers insights into health reform, the future of health care, and the evolution of the individual health insurance market.
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Michael Mahoney
GoHealthInsurance
888-250-3409