Meet Your Broker - Amanda Johnsen
Employee Benefits & Group Coverage
Offering employee benefits can feel complicated — especially when you're trying to balance cost, coverage, and what your team actually needs.
You don’t have to figure it out on your own.
Before becoming a broker, I spent nearly a decade in HR and operations, where I regularly helped employees understand their benefits. I saw firsthand how confusing the process can be — and how much it improves when someone takes the time to walk through it clearly.
That experience shaped how I work with businesses today.
A Hands-On,
White-Glove Approach
I don’t just help you choose a plan — I support your team through the entire process.
During enrollment, I work directly with your employees by meeting with them one-on-one, either in person or virtually, to:
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Explain how each benefit works
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Answer their individual questions
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Help them choose plans that fit their needs
This approach takes the pressure off you as the employer and ensures your team feels confident in their decisions.
How I Help Your Business
Every business is different, which is why I take the time to understand your goals, your team, and your budget before making recommendations.
My goal is to make benefits simple — for both you and your employees.
Explore group health insurance options
Understand employer contribution requirements
Build a benefits strategy that fits your budget
Add supplemental benefits employees actually use
Support your team through enrollment and beyond
Employer Contribution Strategies
Flexible options for structuring how much the company contributes toward coverage, helping you balance affordability and value.
Voluntary & Supplemental Benefits
Additional coverage options like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity plans, and group term life that employees can choose based on their needs.
Group Health Insurance
Traditional employer-sponsored health plans that provide comprehensive coverage for your employees.
Additional Value-Added Benefits
Depending on the plan and carrier, some benefits may include access to programs like telemedicine, wellness resources, or legal and financial services.
These offerings vary, but I’ll help you understand what’s available and how they can add value for your team.
Enrollment Support
Hands-on guidance for your employees so they understand their options and feel confident in their selections.
Built to Grow With Your Business
Whether you're offering benefits for the first time or improving your current offering, I can help you create a strategy that evolves as your business grows.
What You Can Offer Your Team
Employee benefits don’t have to be all or nothing. I help you build a package that works for your business.
A Simple, No-Pressure Process
Working with me is straightforward:
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We talk through your situation
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I explain your options in plain language
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You choose what feels right for you
Common Questions
It depends on the size of your business. Some employers are not required to offer coverage, but many choose to provide benefits to attract and retain employees.
Most group plans require the employer to contribute a portion of the premium for employee-only coverage. I can walk you through the requirements and options.
Yes. There are flexible options that allow you to contribute toward coverage while giving employees choices that fit their needs.
Yes. I take a hands-on approach and meet one-on-one with employees, either in person or virtually, to explain their options and help them choose the right coverage.
Most group health plans can begin at the start of any month, but the process takes time to do it right.
From our initial conversation to your effective date, the timeline is typically around 60–90 days. This allows time to review options, set up your plan, and guide your employees through enrollment so they fully understand their benefits.
If you're currently offering coverage, we can also align the transition with your renewal date to keep everything seamless.