The Watko Way

The Watko Way

by Katie Mercurio July 10, 2024 We are halfway through the 2024 plan year, and now is the perfect time to start preparing for open enrollment if you have a 1/1 renewal anniversary. For employers, gaining employee feedback before open enrollment shows a meaningful...
The Watko Way

The Watko Way

by Greg Watkins June 19, 2024 Every company touts their culture. But what does that really mean?  Company culture is fundamental to demonstrating uniqueness to your employees and customers.  At Watko Benefit Group, our culture is focused on embracing and living a...
The Watko Way – Dedication

The Watko Way – Dedication

by Jessica Hawkins May 29, 2024 When I joined the insurance industry 5 years ago, I didn’t imagine where the journey would take me. What I’ve come to learn along the way is that I have a true passion for the work that we do at Watko Benefit Group. Greg...
Simplifying Self-Funding

Simplifying Self-Funding

by Katie Mercurio April 30, 2024 As healthcare insurance costs continue to escalate, an increasing number of companies are contemplating the shift to self-funding their employee health insurance plans. Self-funding presents an attractive opportunity for businesses to...
Benefits Navigation Platforms

Benefits Navigation Platforms

by Kari Hoback March 20, 2024 What do employees do when they have questions regarding their benefits?  Where can they go to find information? One solution is a benefits navigation platform that summarizes all benefit plans within one app, providing on-demand...
Growth

Growth

by Katie Mercurio February 29, 2024 At Watko, a focus on growth is a basic characteristic of our work culture. Having a growth mindset allows us to serve our customers better by learning new ways to improve practices, impact vendor performance, and make a measurable...