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“ I have had the good fortune of working with Marice McKeegan and her team at BB&H Benefit Designs for well over twenty years. My first direct experience with Ms. McKeegan was when I first undertook benefits for CommUnify, then the Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County. Ms. McKeegan took the time to immerse me in all things benefits including transitioning us to an electronic enrollment system that greatly facilitated my ability to do my job well and improved the efficiency in our department that allowed us to reduced a position. The BB&H team consistently provides us with resources and works directly with our staff to help them navigate their coverage and any bumps in the road.”

“What sets BB&H apart is their combination of technical excellence and outstanding service. Over the past year, BB&H has been an invaluable partner in addressing the unique challenges faced by our organization. They took the time to deeply understand our mission, constraints, and goals, crafting tailored solutions that meet our needs while respecting the realities of a limited budget (that we know non-profit work can bring). Their ability to deliver comprehensive, customized benefits has played a crucial role in helping us attract and retain talented staff who are dedicated to our cause.”

“I wanted to drop you a note to let you know how much I appreciate Taylor. I have known her for a few years now as she has been our Joni and Friends insurance rep. I am blind and each year I call her and she helps me get through the form, and answers any questions I might have about coverage, perks, etc. Often the web sites on which these items are house are not very accessible with a computer talking screen reader. Today I talked with her as it’s that Open enrollment time again. I also asked her about whether something might be covered under my Trustmark accident insurance plan. She quickly helped me with that form, too, sent it to my secure email so I can take it to the doctor to fill in their portion.”

“We have been utilizing the services of BB&H for over six years. We have found their services provide the following: Assistance in obtaining the best plans for our employees. BB&H starts early in the process of reviewing the benefit needs of our organization. They review our requirements and work with carriers to meet our needs. Introduces new benefits for us to consider and many are those that the industry is utilizing. Offers Employee Navigator to integrate with our payroll system. This integration is a time saver to the Human Resources department as it feeds off of our hiring and termination process. This has been a time saver for payroll. Open enrollment is handled by BB&H. They make a presentation of our plans to our staff and entertain any questions that the staff may have regarding the new plans. BB&H assists our employees with any issues they may have with their claims. This is done in a timely manner, and they always get back to us regarding the information that was found. We have had many claims get resolved. ”

“Deborah and Taylor have consistently demonstrated an impressive ability to maintain a meaningful and cost-effective benefits program with minimal changes. They have a remarkable talent for negotiating on our behalf to maintain an offer that employees can count on year after year.  We've been able to reinvest savings into furthering our critical mission of serving families in our community. What makes BB&H truly exceptional is their ability to seamlessly integrate with our team as an extension of our HR department. Their proactive approach, attention to detail, and willingness to step in wherever needed have been invaluable to our operations.”

“We have been serviced by BB&H for many years now. Their customer service continues to be extraordinary. Always grateful for the service Deb, Taylor, Ana, and Danielle provde. Amazing and pleasant team to work with.”

“I had the most amazing experience working with Kaija recently. It was clear within the first minute that she understood my unique problem and stepped in to resolve the issue herself. She made multiple calls on my behalf and kept me informed along the way. She reached out to both my insurance provider and doctor personally. My problem was completely resolved within 24 hours and the only call I had to make was to Kaija. I cant express enough how impressed I was with both her professionalism and attention to detail. Thank You BB&H & Kaija!”

“I have worked with several brokers in my career and since I found BB&H over eight years ago, I couldn't be happier. They are simply the best and I would never dream of changing brokers.”

“Great customer service is what BB&H is all about. Thank you Andrea, Kaija and the rest of the crew!”

“BB&H always redefines the concept of customer service. The team takes ownership and cares about our staff's insurance concerns. I've been doing this over 10 years, and this team really puts value on the table at every exchange. This team's virtualization efforts were in line with ours. The last couple of years, our open enrollment was paperless. They have created efficiencies for me and my team saving us countless hours. On behalf of everyone at Signature Travel Network, THANK YOU!”

“BB&H is an integral partner with our overall human resources strategy. Our finance and human resources rely on BB&H to deliver consistent results. They have helped us streamline our process while keeping a high touch for employees. Deb and Taylor go above and beyond for Casa Pacifica and our employees.”

“The BB&H representative was great and very helpful! I can't remember the name of the Rep right now BUT I thanked her several times for assisting me/us during this time.”

“There are far too many insurance service advisors out there that claim to provide you the best customer service and rates while never really providing just that. That is why I love Vanessa from BB&H. She goes above to provide us with the best rates and devotes her time and knowledge to all of our employees. Thank you for all that you do, you rock!”

“We made the decision to go with BB&H ten years ago and it is one of the smartest things we've ever done! The staff at BB&H personify excellent customer service. I feel so well taken care of by their team; they always go above and beyond to guide us forward and tie up the loose ends behind us. Their thoroughness allows us to have the most affordable benefit options with a minimum of energy spent on research. The staff consistently convey warmth and friendliness that stands out and makes them TOP NOTCH! I recently told them that for me, BB&H stands for "boundtiful blessings and help."”

“I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the major Brokerage firms in the US, but none have compared to my partnership with BB&H. They provide high level of service that includes strategy in addition to on-going administration. Their partnership over the past 6 years has been instrumental in running a benefit department that has our employees and all stakeholders pleased through their dedicated efforts in ensuring we work with the best carriers. I’d also say that I credit my professional growth through my relationship with their management team.”

“Taylor’s personal approach to serving the staff of Joni and Friends is extraordinary. As the Vice President of Human Resource Services, I have worked closely with her for the past 11 years. She has been an advocate and intermediary for our employees with providers and insurers and I appreciate the personal attention she has always given to each situation. We have built a strong relationship over these many years and I consider her a valued member of our ‘team’.”

“Over the past 2 years, I have worked closely with Vanessa and the BB&H team in my position as CFO. In this time she has provided excellent support to our administrative staff handling our benefits as well as questions directly from our employees. We also had one of those ‘uh oh’ moments, but she knew exactly how to take care of that as well. We can’t thank her enough. Hands down the best support I have had in my 16 years of experience.”

“I approached BB&H Benefit Designs because we needed a more attentive broker and had a previous and very positive working relationship with BB&H. BB&H helped me by providing excellent and knowledgeable service. The result was positive, they have the ability to find the right fit for your employees. One thing I like and appreciate is their small and communicative group, always readily available. I found the experience positive and as a result my job made easier. I would recommend BB&H to people who need assistance with the many aspects of employee benefits.”

“BB&H helped me by implementing medical, dental and vision policies and a contribution structure that was fair and within compliance guidelines. The result was a partnership with a staff of experienced, knowledgeable and most helpful professionals. You get to speak with the same person each time you call in, they get to know the employees and the culture and understand the history of the relationships. They are knowledgeable and thorough, I like the almost instantaneous answers I get to any question I pose. This goes for everyone, from the receptionist who answer the phone to the owners. I found the experience very easy, you tell them what you’d like and need and BB&H puts it together! I would recommend BB&H to groups who need HR assistance managing employees, it’s wonderful having a partner that is supportive.”

“I have had the pleasure of working closely with BB&H for close to twenty years. While representing two different companies in Santa Barbara (a telecommunications firm employing around twenty five tech-types and a local non-profit with a largely service-staff of about forty five). The two businesses could not be more different, but BB&H has handled both with alacrity and professionalism. There is no end to the unique problem-solving experience of the staff at BB&H. There is a company-wide service mandate that approaches the many complex issues of any business with an incredibly personal touch. They have made sure that I always look heroic to my employees and to our executives, alike. From the annual bidding process (which has always assured us a step-up in benefits, even when we were saving money), to dealing directly with our various carriers regarding errors on the insurance companies’ parts or misunderstandings on the employee-side of things, these professional women have consistently gone above-and-beyond with a degree of friendliness and humility that I have rarely seen in any business.”

“I would highly recommend BB&H. As an Executive Director of a small non-profit, we often wear many hats. I feel as though BB&H is an extension of my team. Anything that has to do with benefits (and there are many confusing areas) are handled quickly and efficiently. If I have a question, I receive an answer and solution in a timely response. BB&H’s customer service is phenomenal. They go out of their way to make navigating benefits ‘do-able.’”

“While many insurance brokers talk about value-added services, Ana and the staff at BB&H walk the talk. They provide seamless strategic planning support at the corporate level for plan design and cost containment, while simultaneously supporting all aspects of employee engagement regarding any aspect of health insurance needs. The CFO at TestEquity was also very pleased with the fiscal savings BB&H helped bring to the table. Because I was able to outsource all aspects of benefits administration to Ana/BB&H, I didn’t need to staff a senior level benefits administration position which saved our company at least $100,000 per year on payroll and related overhead. I have the highest regard for Ana and the staff at BB&H. They stand in the shoes of an employer’s HR Department staff and allow us to be as cost effective as possible while providing the best level of service to our internal customers - our employees.”