GBS Gains New Carrier, Providing Turnkey Programs for Smaller Groups

Springfield, MO, July 14, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Group Benefit Services (GBS), a Third Party Administrator (TPA) of self-funded health plans, has entered into a relationship with International Medical Group-Stop Loss, Inc. (IMG), who represents Sirius America Insurance Company (Sirius), a stop-loss carrier with over 20 years of experience and an A (Excellent) rating from AM Best.

This partnership will give GBS the ability to offer even more options for smaller employers due to IMG’s unique focus on addressing small group needs. IMG’s Vice President of Marketing Steve Butz stated, “Our goal is to cater to small and midsize groups by creating specialized products that address long-term risks that are relevant to smaller groups.”

GBS President and CEO James M. Deren stated, “It’s always our objective to develop innovative strategies that solve the unique challenges that smaller businesses face in today’s ACA environment. The stop-loss product offered through IMG and reinsured by Sirius is just one more tool that enables us to provide long-term sustainable solutions to small and midsize employers.”

Group Benefit Services (GBS) is an insurance claim technology organization headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. GBS has twenty-five years of experience in creating and administering self-funded health plans. A high level of flexibility and proven expertise gives GBS the ability to accommodate a diverse client base by developing innovative solutions, offering market-competitive pricing, and providing high quality service to help all clients achieve their individual objectives of lower healthcare costs, optimal health outcomes, and positive member experience.

For more information about Group Benefit Services, Inc. (GBS), visit www.gbs-tpa.com.