Our stance on PBM consulting and compensation
At Borislow, our priority is remaining transparent and keeping you informed. In response to the recent Johnson & Johnson class action lawsuit, Lewandowski v. Johnson & Johnson, et al., alleging that Johnson & Johnson breached its fiduciary duty under ERISA, we’re taking care to inform our clients of both our consulting approach and the manner in which Borislow is and is not compensated for its placement of PBM arrangements.
Our recent memorandum is aimed to inform and educate employer/plan sponsors, while serving as part of our efforts to comply with the broker and consultant disclosure requirements enacted as a part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA).
Borislow Insurance Named a 2022 WWCMA WorkWell Massachusetts Awards Winner for Exemplary Worksite Health Promotion
Borislow Insurance is proud to have been named a 2022 WorkWell Massachusetts Awards program Award Winner in the small group category for exemplary worksite health promotion. The awards, powered by Healthiest Employers, recognizes Borislow Insurance’s achievements in providing best-in-class programs and supporting employees through a culture of well-being.
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“Given all of the unique challenges that organizations have been facing over the last few years, our goal is to recognize those companies that are finding ways to approach well-being in a more holistic way, and meet the needs of employees and their families,” says Jenna Carter, WWCMA Board Director and Awards & Recognition Committee Co-Chair.
“With the tremendous pressure to be an employer of choice, there’s an emphasis to build well-being into the fabric of their workplace. These organizations foster an environment where employees can thrive in and are empowered through various tools, resources, and communication to be their best selves,” explains Archana Kansagra, WWCMA Board Director; Awards & Recognition Committee Co-Chair, and founder of the WorkWell MA Awards program.
WorkWell Massachusetts Awards is a corporate award program created by WWCMA, a not-for-profit member organization dedicated to the advancement of worksite wellness programs. WWCMA is partnering with Healthiest Employers, a trusted national awards program that recognizes people-first organizations taking a proactive approach to employee health.
The judging is based on each organization’s Healthiest Employers Index — a metric focused on six categories: Culture and Leadership Commitment, Foundational Components, Strategic Planning, Communications and Marketing, Programming and Interventions, and Reporting and Analytics. The questionnaire, scoring, and benchmarking were formed with the help of a national, non-biased group of representatives from the academic, medical, and wellness communities. The assessment is scored rubric style on a 1 – 100 scale, with each question totaling .25 – 3 points.
According to Travis Horne, Director of Health & Wellbeing at Borislow Insurance, “The Firm has continually evolved its wellness program to where we are today. Our existing wellbeing experience gives employees the freedom to move through their individual wellness journey as they choose. Addressing our employees’ needs holistically has helped to create our existing culture of health & wellbeing.”
“We are proud to recognize these innovative employers for their outstanding wellness programs focusing on the health and well-being of their employees, especially with the challenges of a new hybrid work environment,” states Kristie Howard, WWCMA Board Chair.
Borislow Insurance will be recognized for our best practices in employee health and well-being and receive our WorkWell Massachusetts Award at a special celebration event on Tuesday, December 13 from 6 pm – 10 pm at Lord Hobo Brewing Company in Woburn, MA.
View the 2022 WorkWell Massachusetts Award Winners.
About Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts
The Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts (WWCMA) is the preeminent, independent and objective resource for well-being in the workplace. The Council offers innovative wellness best practice education, networking and training along with insightful resources for use by Massachusetts organizations and their corporate wellness teams. Visit us at wwcma.org and follow us @WorkWellMass.
About Healthiest Employers
Healthiest Employers® is a trusted awards program that recognizes people-first organizations taking a more proactive approach to employee health. Our goal is to be a resource for organizations focused on improving their employees’ health, creating a community invested in their populations’ health and wellbeing. Since 2009, Healthiest Employers® has been the leading recognition program for employer wellness.
Jeannine Chiappini Joins Borislow Insurance & Captivated Health as Director of Captivated Health Client Services
Borislow Insurance and Captivated Health are pleased to announce that Jeannine Chiappini has joined the firm as Director of Captivated Health Client Services and will start on Monday, March 28th, 2022.
Jeannine Chiappini will be joining the Captivated Health Team and will be responsible for directing Captivated Health’s Client Services. Jeannine brings deep experience to the role, with an emphasis on leading through influencing and thinking strategically.
Firm Principals Jennifer A. Borislow and Mark S. Gaunya remarked, “We are excited about adding someone with Jeannine’s breadth and depth of experience to our team. Her knowledge of building and scaling high growth teams, creating lasting relationships, establishing and implementing best practices, and validating, recommending, and implementing first-class benefits strategies will enhance the dedicated Captivated Health team’s high standards of client service.”
Jeannine’s career spans consulting and leadership roles at local and national consulting firms, directing strategy at Virgin Pulse, and working as a benefits manager at a Boston-based startup. She is a licensed insurance broker with a degree in Human Resources from Lasell University.
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“If I Had Only Known” makes a difficult time easier for families and loved ones
Strategic Vision Publishing’s new offering, “If I Had Only Known” provides step-by-step instructions and worksheets to help families prepare for – and avoid – the most common missteps and challenges related to the death of a loved one.
Authors Jennifer A. Borislow, CLU, Melissa Marrama and Michaela F. Scott wrote this guidebook to provide expert advice that help readers make the best possible decisions about complex estate, probate, tax and insurance questions. Making those decisions in advance helps to keep an overwhelming and difficult time easier.
According to the authors, “We wrote this guidebook because we believe that family members should never look back with regret and disappointment after the death of a loved one and think, ‘If only they had known.’”
This book consolidates decades of insights from three experienced financial professionals who have worked with thousands of families. Advice covers a wide variety of topics from how to find and assemble a team of experts, to life insurance and personal wishes. Estate planning, wealth distribution strategies, charitable and family bequests, advanced health care directives, tax planning, and more are explained in clear, easy to understand language. Worksheets and checklists help readers to easily create advanced plans.
Stacey Hyland Joins Borislow Insurance as Director of Key Accounts
Borislow Insurance is pleased to announce that industry veteran Stacey Hyland will become the firm’s Director of Key Accounts. In that role, Stacey will work directly with key clients (over 250 lives) and will lead a team specifically geared toward servicing new and existing clients in that business segment.
Additionally, Stacey will become of member of the firm’s Extended Leadedrship Team, helping to develop strategies, techniques and talent within the agency.
With more than 25 years of industry experience, Stacey brings a diverse range of skills to the agency. Most recently, she served as Key Account Executive (Manchester, NH) at Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare. In the past she has also held key roles at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Hampshire and at the Granite Group Benefits.
Agency Co-Owners Jennifer Borislow and Mark Gaunya said, “We are excited to add someone of Stacey’s caliber to our team. She has the perfect background to help us in servicing and growing this important market segment and to continue our mission of bringing innovative yet high-touch benefit solutions to our clients.”
Stacey has a keen interest in developing future leaders and helping them to optimize their personal and professional goals. In her spare time, she enjoys working in her organic garden, exercising and the occasional golf game. She also donates her time to her local animal shelter.