Greg Bivens MBA CEBS
Vice President of Business Development at The Reschini Group- Claim this Profile
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The Reschini Group
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United States
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Business Development
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Jan 2001 - Aug 2012
• Managed over $250 million in annual premium and assisted in the business planning for the agency • Researched new, improved selling tolls to maintain a competitive advantage in the industry • Led implementation of project plans and client meetings while directing proposals for potential clients • Worked with other departments within the agency to ensure highest level of satisfaction for clients • Managed large clients’ ongoing needs concerning renewals, plan… Show more • Managed over $250 million in annual premium and assisted in the business planning for the agency • Researched new, improved selling tolls to maintain a competitive advantage in the industry • Led implementation of project plans and client meetings while directing proposals for potential clients • Worked with other departments within the agency to ensure highest level of satisfaction for clients • Managed large clients’ ongoing needs concerning renewals, plan design, utilization, compliance, labor negotiations, and other benefits issues • Kept abreast of trends and techniques in the employee benefits marketplace
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Vice President of Employee Benefits
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Jan 1996 - Dec 2001
• Supervised all employee benefits sales support and customer service personnel while ensuring continuing departmental effectiveness through the recruitment, selection, training, development, and motivation of an effective staff • Prepared proposal packages for new business and directed marketing efforts for renewal business • Led the compilation of financial data reports, including loss ratios, utilization analysis, settlement reports, and wire transfer reports • Directed… Show more • Supervised all employee benefits sales support and customer service personnel while ensuring continuing departmental effectiveness through the recruitment, selection, training, development, and motivation of an effective staff • Prepared proposal packages for new business and directed marketing efforts for renewal business • Led the compilation of financial data reports, including loss ratios, utilization analysis, settlement reports, and wire transfer reports • Directed licensing and professional development activities for the benefits department staff • Acted as an agency liaison with insurance carriers and third party administrators
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Director of Benefits
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1994 - 1996
• Led all phases of financial, utilization, and renewal responses, including design and distribution of reports • Applied utilization and rate history information to formulate projections and recommendations for future funding and benefit design changes • Managed projects by researching information, assigning projects to staff, and guiding projects to completion • Formed recommendations to clients based on review of quotes from group medical, dental, and vision… Show more • Led all phases of financial, utilization, and renewal responses, including design and distribution of reports • Applied utilization and rate history information to formulate projections and recommendations for future funding and benefit design changes • Managed projects by researching information, assigning projects to staff, and guiding projects to completion • Formed recommendations to clients based on review of quotes from group medical, dental, and vision carriers • Managed the resolution process of customer complaints and service issues
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Highmark Inc.
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Consultant / Manager
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1984 - 1993
• Responsible for providing consulting services with respect to marketing and product delivery in the areas of project management, strategic planning, flexible benefits, benefit plan applications, and communications • Managed the expansion BRMG communication efforts for the introduction of employee benefit statements • Participated in the design and implementation of flexible benefit programs including premium conversion plans, flexible spending accounts, and full flexible… Show more • Responsible for providing consulting services with respect to marketing and product delivery in the areas of project management, strategic planning, flexible benefits, benefit plan applications, and communications • Managed the expansion BRMG communication efforts for the introduction of employee benefit statements • Participated in the design and implementation of flexible benefit programs including premium conversion plans, flexible spending accounts, and full flexible benefit plans • Facilitated strategic plans for improved communications between Blue Cross, Pennsylvania Blue Shield, and Health Related Services, Inc. • Analyzed and presented demographic information regarding the formation of preferred provider organizations Show less • Responsible for providing consulting services with respect to marketing and product delivery in the areas of project management, strategic planning, flexible benefits, benefit plan applications, and communications • Managed the expansion BRMG communication efforts for the introduction of employee benefit statements • Participated in the design and implementation of flexible benefit programs including premium conversion plans, flexible spending accounts, and full flexible… Show more • Responsible for providing consulting services with respect to marketing and product delivery in the areas of project management, strategic planning, flexible benefits, benefit plan applications, and communications • Managed the expansion BRMG communication efforts for the introduction of employee benefit statements • Participated in the design and implementation of flexible benefit programs including premium conversion plans, flexible spending accounts, and full flexible benefit plans • Facilitated strategic plans for improved communications between Blue Cross, Pennsylvania Blue Shield, and Health Related Services, Inc. • Analyzed and presented demographic information regarding the formation of preferred provider organizations Show less
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Education
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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans / Wharton School of Business
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) -
University of Pittsburgh - Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Bowling Green State University
Master of Arts (MA), Geography -
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics