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Amid ongoing inflation pressures, employees and employers alike can expect their health care costs to increase in 2024. Global professional services firm Aon reported that health care costs for employers …
This year, leap day will occur on Thursday, Feb. 29. A leap year can create administrative and compliance challenges for organizations every four years. For example, a leap year can …
On Dec. 11, 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives passed landmark bipartisan legislation to lower the cost of health care and increase pay transparency for patients. The Lower Costs, More …
Attracting and retaining employees has challenged employers since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and as employee benefits trends evolve. In 2024, the labor market is expected to cool slightly; …
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released its 2024 inflation-adjusted civil penalty amounts that may be assessed on employers for violations of a wide range of federal laws, including: The …
Brian has spearheaded branding and media communications at FBS and leads the Marketing Department as the Marketing Manager. As a top 1% graduate of the 2011 UT Arlington class, Brian emphasizes excellence and ingenuity, leading FBS to the forefront of benefit education and enrollment.
Russ joined FBS in 2019 after working as a valued partner for 15 years and manages our ISD’s group health program. Russ holds a Life, Accident & Health insurance license and a Risk Managers license through the Texas Department of Insurance, and brings to FBS over thirty years of risk management and pool administration expertise. Russ continues to support districts across the state with their risk management programs.
Stacia has been with Financial Benefit Services since 2014 bringing with her 5 years in insurance billing and accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from UT Dallas. She and her team will provide the district with monthly billing services. As Billing Manager, she assists in the day to day accounting processing for her team and is available to handle any escalated billing matters. Stacia will assign and work with an FBS Billing Coordinator to work with the district on consolidated billing, discrepancies, and other billing matters.
Cathy has been in the insurance industry for 28 years. Her past insurance experience includes roles as Marketing Supervisor, Account Management, and Account Executive at one of the largest insurance carriers of some of the largest employers in the state of Texas. As an Account Executive, she was a key team member on the TRS-ActiveCare account from its inception through the duration of the contract. As the Director of Client Services at FBS, Cathy oversees the Billing, Clent Service, and Account Executive teams and is available to assist in escalated matters, if necessary.
Coby joined FBS in 2007 as a Benefit Consultant and then rose to Vice President of Sales in 2013. Coby now serves as the Senior Vice President of FBS managing a team of sales, marketing, and client implementation personnel. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University holds many different licenses in the insurance industry including the Insurance Counselors License through the Texas Department of Insurance. He currently serves as the benefit consultant for several of the FBS Benefit Co-Operatives and many standalone school districts.
Kyle was hired by FBS as one of our first benefit consultants in 2001 and became the President of the company in 2005. Mr. James started his insurance career in 1993 with American Fidelity in Lubbock, Texas and remained with them until 2000. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University with a Degree in Education. Mr. James holds many different licenses in the insurance industry including the Insurance Counselors License through the Texas Department of Insurance. He currently serves as the benefit consultant for 15 of the 20 Educational Service Centers in the State of Texas.
