February, 2010 |
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Joan Fusco, HIA, PAHM, RHU |
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With a wealth of knowledge and unprecedented insurance industry experience, Joan Fusco joined Savoy Associates in April of 2003. Joan’s unique tenure in the industry has allowed her to provide exceptional guidance regarding compliance with federal and state insurance laws, as well as with carrier compliance issues and additional complex benefit situations. In her current role as Director, Research and Education, Joan oversees Savoy Associates Insurance Education Services and is our resident Information Specialist. In this area of expertise, Joan is entrusted with providing vital information to our personnel and broker partners. She frequently researches new legislation and gathers information at legislative and regulatory meetings. Joan is also a chief contributor to the Savoy Associates Knowledge Base for Quick Flash News articles, Frequently Asked Questions, and Regional Reference Guides for NY, NJ, and PA. She is also a valued member of our Website Development Committee. Prior to joining Savoy Associates, Joan held the position of Compliance and Quality Manager at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ) and founded the School of Continuing Education. From 1990 to 2000, she instructed over 4,000 personnel and brokers, managed small group health underwriting and supported home office in-house sales and operations. Joan also represented Horizon BCBSNJ at the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (NJDOBI) Small Employer Health (SEH) Board meetings. A resident of North Brunswick, NJ, Joan is a past president of the Central New Jersey Chapter of the New Jersey Association of Health Underwriters (NJAHU) in which she has been active since 1996 in various roles, including Education and Legislative Chair. Joan earned her Health Insurance Associate (HIA), Professional Academy of Healthcare Management (PAHM), and Registered Health Underwriter (RHU) designations, which signify both her knowledge and dedication to our industry. In addition to all of her great work for Savoy Associates, Joan was awarded the NJAHU President’s Award in 2009, which is the State Association’s honor for the person contributing the most in a given year. Joan has also been appointed by NJDOBI Commissioner Neil Jasey to serve on the Commissioner’s Advisory Board on Life and Health in 2010 as a representative of the NJAHU. Joan has received these accolades as a result of her constant involvement and outstanding efforts. Joan remains active in NJAHU, serving on the NJAHU Legislative Management Team and on the NJAHU Conference Committee as Education Chair. Additionally, Joan serves as the National Association of Health Underwriters’ (NAHU) Regional Director on the Professional Development Committee and regularly teaches Continuing Education classes. As such, Savoy Associates Insurance Education Services, as the overall Education sponsor for the 2010 Atlantic Regional Life and Health Underwriters (ARLHU) Sales Conference, is pleased to provide all of the Continuing Education courses at this year's ARLHU Sales Conference and Exhibition on May 10, 2010 through May 12, 2010. |
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Thank you, Regional General Agency, NY - NJ - PA |
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