Underwriting Management Experts (UME) Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Addition

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Anthony Centrella Promoted to Assistant Vice President of Enterprise Development A.J.’s promotion reflects his significant contributions to UME over the past eight years. Starting as an underwriting intern from the prestigious Drexel University, A.J. advanced through the ranks, most recently serving as Assistant Vice President of Underwriting. In his new role, he will focus on […]

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UME Expands Medical Team with the Hiring of Nicole Sulpizio

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Nicole Sulpizio Medical Director Underwriting Management Experts (UME) Nicole Sulpizio, joining UME as the Medical Director, is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 15 years of nursing experience in a hospital setting. She has a comprehensive understanding of the medical field and a track record of positive patient outcomes through meticulous assessment and care planning. […]

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UME Announces Shannon Spencer as Senior VP of Claims

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Philadelphia, PA – UME is proud to announce the appointment of Shannon Spencer as the new Senior Vice President of Claims.strong entrepreneurial track record makes him a perfect fit for our dynamic and forward-thinking team.” Shannon SpencerSenior Vice President of ClaimsUnderwriting Management Experts (UME) Shannon Spencer, the new Senior VP of Claims, has been in […]

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UME Mourns the Loss of a Valued Employee

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We are deeply saddened to share that our long-time employee Irene Murphy passed away on Friday, March 11. Irene was a Senior Claims Auditor and had worked for Anne Marie Chapman for almost 20 years. She was a respected coworker and valued friend, known for her loyalty, work ethic, and positive attitude. She was loved […]

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How To Reopen – Safely

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  As workplaces are beginning to re-open, there are many concerns with how to keep things running smoothly and most importantly, safely. According to OSHA, basic hygiene, (e.g., hand hygiene, cleaning, and disinfection), social distancing, identification and isolation of sick employees, workplace controls and flexibilities, and employee training should act as guiding principles when developing […]

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Top Rising Costs for Older Americans

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In the early 1990s, the average retirement age for Americans was 57 years old. A 2019 study showed that more than 20% of Americans over the age of 65 were working or looking for work. Americans are now looking to retire later in life for several different reasons, the most common being better health allowing […]

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Brokers: Focus on Disability Insurance in 2021

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Disability insurance is often misunderstood when it comes time to choosing benefits. Brokers need to keep Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) on their radar this year, as the pandemic has highlighted how disabilities do not only result from accidents, but also from illnesses. In fact, 90% of disabilities are caused by illnesses.  More […]

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How to Best Protect Your Healthcare Data

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Health organizations generate and capture the most private information from their patients, at an expeditious rate. Studies show that within just a few years, we will have a yottabyte (10 24 gigabytes) scale of data, and we’ll need a data center the size of Delaware and Rhode Island combined to store all the information.  With […]

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Happy Father’s Day

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Happy Father’s Day “A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.”— Unknown Today, we would like to give a special thank you to all of the fathers, in name or otherwise, for all you do. Have a wonderful Father’s day! #UME #underwritingmanagementexperts #stoplossinsurance #selfinsured #employeebenefits #happyfathersday

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UME Honors Juneteenth

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UME Honors Juneteenth It’s official- #Juneteenth has been declared a federal holiday in the United States! Honoring the end of slavery, Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas, and has been celebrated since 1866. UME not only supports diversity, inclusivity, and racial equality; we also hope this important day will continue the work to build equality for […]

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Giving Back to Our Community

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Giving Back to Our Community . Team UME loves to give back to our community, and this week we decided to give back to our beloved Stock Island. We teamed up with the Monroe County Sheriff and Waste Management to clean up the streets from 5th avenue and Cross street to Stock Rock Café. Even […]

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Happy Pride Month

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Happy Pride Month UME is celebrating #PrideMonth this month and year-round, to honor LGBTQ+ individuals, celebrate diversity and to raise a sense of community. #HappyPrideMonth to all!

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Women in the Workplace

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Women in the Workplace Among women with school-age children, more than six in ten report they are the ones who usually take charge of health care responsibilities such as choosing their children’s provider (68%), taking them to appointments (70%), and following through with recommended care (67%). . Women typically bear the heaviest burden when it […]

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Enhancing Your Benefits Package

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Enhancing Your Benefits Package When employees are worried about finances, it can be a heavy burden and a difficult distraction. 90 % of employers say that financial wellness benefits have positively impacted their workforce. . Click the link below to learn about great ways to enhance your benefits package and support your employees. . http://ow.ly/TvfD50F2cf1 […]

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UME Honors Memorial Day

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UME Honors Memorial Day This Memorial Day, UME would like to take the time to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our country. While they are not with us today, we are sending prayers, love, and support to their family and friends. Thank you to all who have fought for our […]

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2021 Health Tech Trends

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2021 Health Tech Trends COVID-19 has drastically changed the way we use technology within the healthcare industry. Click on the link below to read about some of the healthcare tech trends you can expect to see in 2021. . https://themindstudios.com/…/healthcare-technology-trends/ . #healthcare #UME #underwritingmanagementexperts #stoplossinsurance #selfinsured #employeebenefits

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Pinterest Switches To A Self-Funded Model

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Pinterest Switches To A Self-Funded Model Pinterest, one of the top 25 social media sites in the world, has switched from its traditional healthcare plan to a self-funded model. The company felt that the efforts and thoughtfulness they put in didn’t match the quality of service they were getting. With growing numbers of employees moving […]

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National Nurses Week

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National Nurses Week National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Today for National Nurses Week, UME would like to show our appreciation for the healthcare teams’ tireless dedication to our community, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for all that you do! Check out […]

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Happy Mothers Day

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Happy Mothers Day       “To the world you are a mother, but to your family, you are the world” – Unknown Our UME family would like to wish all mothers, in name or otherwise, a very Happy Mother’s Day. Your love, patience, guidance and strength is both recognized and appreciated. We hope your […]

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May The 4th Be With You

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May The 4th Be With You Don’t be unprepared like Darth Vader and the death star, protect yourself when catastrophe hits with Stop-Loss Insurance. Happy @starwars Day! #maythe4thbewithyou #starwarsday

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UME Supports Stress Awareness Month

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UME Supports Stress Awareness Month   This month, UME acknowledges Stress Awareness Month and the importance of decompressing. We asked our colleagues to see how they take time to unwind when they are feeling stressed out, and to share tips amongst each other on what works for them. From cuddling with their pets to spending […]

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UME Supports #LightItUpBlue

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UME Supports #LightItUpBlue Today at UME, we made sure to #LightItUpBlue in support of our friends and loved ones with Autism to recognize, celebrate, and properly accommodate them. We want to support and uplift our autistic community in the workforce by highlighting the importance of special needs financial planning in healthcare, in order to provide the resources necessary […]

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International Day of Happiness

International Day of Happiness March 20th is the International Day of Happiness. At UME, we want to take time to appreciate the blessings we have and the positivity they bring. The motto this year is to Keep Calm, Stay Wise and Be Kind. . #internationaldayofhappiness #internationaldayofhappiness2021 #MindfulMarch .

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! UME would like to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In honor of this holiday, the UME team found some time to pause, dress up, and feast. We had some laughs as we hosted a costume contest, in which our very own Lisa Williams outdid us all. Wishing you all […]

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