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Philadelphia, PA – UME is proud to announce the appointment of two new members of the executive leadership team. Thomas Wagner has been appointed the new Executive Vice President of Captive Solutions and Shannon Spencer as the new Senior Vice President of Claims. “UME is experiencing unprecedented growth,” said Jack McCarthy, President of UME, “and […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

A Customized Solution for Employers of All Sizes   Increasingly, companies are pursuing new alternatives to the health care benefits they provide employees. They’re seeking ways to manage costs that continue to rise, while still maintaining a level of flexibility within their plans. A Level Funded Plan (LFP) allows employers to have all the customization […]

Gifting Thanks During the Holidays   We are humbled throughout the year to get involved with and give back to our community. The hardships many have faced this year make it even more important to donate our time and gifts to the deserving families in our neighborhood. This holiday season, we were fortunate to connect […]

Happy Birthday Ace McCarthy!   Bringing the perfect balance of professionalism, judiciousness, acumen and fun, you are an easy choice to mentor. With persistent pushing from your boss Sam, coupled with your natural abilities, you are already poised to grab the reigns at UME. Your obvious intelligence, inherent charm and compassion for all people makes […]

Inspiring Excellence Awards Program   Congratulations to UME and CEO/Founder Anne Marie Chapman on being chosen as one of the Inspiring Excellence honorees that was spotlighted today by The Chamber of Commerce of Philadelphia at the Inspiring Excellence Awards Program. During the program, the audience voted for their favorite inspiring story. UME was chosen as […]

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Annual Excellence Award   A huge thank you to The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia for choosing UME as a 2020 Inspiring Excellence Honoree. As an extension and virtual reimagination of the Chamber’s annual Excellence Awards, Inspiring Excellence shines spotlights on the small and mid-size businesses who […]

“Time is passing, yet for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief. We will remember the fire and ash, the last phone calls, the funerals of the children.”- President George W. […]

As summer draws to a close, we look forward to beautiful fall days and the 1/1 season! UME’s beloved mascot, Matthew Chapman Jr, off to his first day of school at Ancillea Assumpta Academy. We wish everyone a successful school year and may God bless!

“Kickball is a sport invented by soccer players who wanted to know what a home run felt like” The “Here Comes Summer” UME Kickball Tournament went into high-kick yesterday on the Christopher Dock Baseball Field located by the UME offices. Welcoming in the 2019 Summer Season, two UME staff teams of 11 players were chosen […]