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“Dan is great at thinking outside the box when it comes to employee benefits. His experience and expertise is extremely valuable when developing strategies and arranging administrative solutions for his clients and prospects. I have worked with Dan over the past decade and greatly admire his candor and hard-work ethic. I highly recommend Dan.”
September 8, 2010
Shawn Sisti, Vice President, AmWINS Group, Inc.

“I have known and worked with Dan in a professional capacity for over 15 years in the insurance industry. I consider him an expert in his field and would recommend him to any employer looking for creative revenue saving ways to offer a complete benefit package. Dan also has a reputation to be extremely honest with a high degree of integrity. That being said, if anyone has a chance to meet or conduct business with Dan, you will not be dissappointed with the results!”
August 11, 2010
John Rogus

“Dan is an extremely progressive professional in the area of healthcare benefits and in particular wellness. I would highly recommend Dan to any company that has a need for his services. Dan is excellent to work with and became than just a business partner over the years. He takes a true interest in his clients.”
August 10, 2010
Lyle Goward, Corporate Director Human Resources, Patrick Industries

“Dan Rickard was utilized by Kersh Risk Management as a channel partner and as an industry expert within the health care benefits arena. Dan will always bring an employer exceptional advice with regards to managing the risk of health care, retirement benefits, and various other risk management scenarios. I found Dan to be one of the most "creative" benefits brokers in the market, he will always bring leading edge advice. I strongly recommend for any employer having trouble managing their risks, pick up the phone and give Dan a call. You want regret utilizing him as your consultant.”
April 7, 2010
Richard Kersh, Owner, Kersh Risk Management

“I’ve had the honor and privilege of working with Dan through our business partnership for the past couple of years. Because of his work ethics and success, he is well respected by his colleagues, clients and business partners. Dan has extensive experience in his industry and brings vast amount of knowledge, wisdom and intellect to his profession.”
February 23, 2008
Frank Sadeghi, Alliance Sales Director, ADP

“Dan exercises a thorough thought process in managing situations. He is creative in his ability to solve complex problems. Dan studies the industry trends to stay abreast of the Employee Benefit marketplace and is never satified with being just good enough.” February 22, 2008
Brian Brouckaert, Sr. Vice President, Willis of Alabama

“Dan is a very knowledgeable, forward thinking employee benefits professional. Dan is well liked by clients, in part based on his strategic, “outside the box approach.”
February 22, 2008
David Mohl, Senior Employment Attorney, Willis

“I have had the pleasure of working with Dan and have been impressed by his energy, knowledge of employee benefits and his character. Dan is the person on which you can depend when he makes a commitment. He is a broker/consultant that goes to the extreme to help his clients with their goals and establishing outstanding working and personal relationships.”
June 11, 2010
Neil Huson, Executive Vice President, New Business Development Officer/Southwest Territory Manager, The Rogan Group

“Daniel is a very informed and enthusiastic professional who imparts informations, ideas and knowledge to others in a way that can be well received and understood. He is great to work with and quickly grasps what others need out of a situation. He is additionally a wonderful speaker.”
May 28, 2010
Ellen Levey, Director of Organizational Development, TEA

“The service we received from Dan and Willis was very high quality. They are professional and very knowledgeable regarding the health insurance industry. They were a trusted advisor and served Cornerstone University well.”
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
May 26, 2010
Nancy Schoonmaker

“Dan is proactive in his approach to business and in life. He will do what is best for the client and make you a success. Dan is knowledgeable in his field, a person you go to when you have a problem or a question.” May 17, 2010
Steve Rodts, Vice President, Willis

“Dan is an excellent Client Advocate who is truly passionate about his clients and their benefit choices. I am on the Property Casualty side of the business while Dan is in benefits, and I never hestiatated to introduce Dan to any of my P&C clients given his knowledge, expertise and again passion for his role and the clients.”
May 14, 2010
Melanie Watts, Senior Vice President, Willis of Michigan

“Daniel is THE Benefits professional expert. Not only does he know the industry and market, but he takes the time to know and take great care of his clients. His presentations are top notch and he can answer any questions you have. If there are special circumstances, he can make it work for you.”
May 14, 2010
Karen Chmielewski, Marketing/Administrative Assistant, Commonwealth Associates

“Daniel is a solid professional in the health benefits industry. His ability and knowledge to sort through the complexities and challenges of a plan, and break it down in a manageable and affordable way, has earned my respect as a previous insurance professional. He is innovative when seeking the solutions.”
May 14, 2010
Tony Laughter, Executive VP, Willis

“I am very fortunate to have worked with Dan as an insurance professional. Dan's knowledge and experience allows him to deliver exceptional results to his clients and prospects and I would not hesitate in recommending him.”
May 14, 2010
Daniel Baisch, Marketing Specialist, Willis

“I've worked with Dan over the past 9 years. He is extremely competent and knowledgeable and very professional. I would say Dan stays at the leading edge of the Health Care industry and makes recommendations to keep the employer ahead of the changes.” Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
May 14, 2010
Brenda Gettings

“Dan sets himself apart by constantly bringing his clients/prospects new and innovative ways to manage healthcare costs. Dan doesn't just think outside the box, he lives outside the box. Dan is a great communicator and has a special knack of making the complex seem simple. Every encounter with Dan is enjoyable and a learning experience. I have had the pleasure of working with hundreds of healthcare consultants in my 20+ years in this industry and have never come across anyone better than Dan. Dan's energy is contagious and he instills a belief that healthcare costs really can be managed and contained. Dan is a breath of fresh air for an industry that very seldom gets favorable reviews.”
May 13, 2010
Joel Andersen, Consultant, AGI

“Dan is a wonderfully entertaining and knowledgeable presenter on the topic of health insurance trends and best practices. I recommend him highly.” Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative
May 13, 2010
Julie Gillespie

“Dan was a valued business partner. He was always accessible, knowlegeable, and offered sound advice. I would recommend him to any client that would be looking for a broker/advisor that is looking out for your best interests."
May 12, 2010
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative
Lee Ann Maurer, PHR

“I had to the pleasure to work with Dan for several years at Willis. Dan always demonstrated leadership and professionalism in all my interactions with him. He was amongst the first to adopt new programs and often provided the impetuous for their creation.”
May 12, 2010
Richard Stephens, Executive Vice President, Employee Benefits, Willis

“Daniel is a detail oriented business professional, who always works, in the best interest of his clients. I have found Daniel to be creative, purposeful and ethical while providing meaningful solutions, for his customers. A company would have difficulty finding a more results oriented advocate than Daniel. Daniel is truly a pleasure to work with.”
April 13, 2010
John Fitzgerald, Account Executive, Aetna, Inc.

“I found Dan to be genuinely interested in his clients' success. He worked hard to submit new ideas and always seemed to be on top of the latest news and trends. Dan was a man of his word. Dan became a good friend to me during our working relationship as we shared many common interests. I also enjoyed reading his book. He is an overall good guy.”
April 7, 2010
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
Ricardo Resio

“Dan was instrumental in providing our company the education we needed to start a wellness program. Dan believes in his products and takes as much time as necessary with each client to ensure the product fits their needs.”
April 7, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
Joe Biskner

“It is with great pleasure to have the opportunity to endorse Dan Rickard. Dan is a true professional who does a fantastic job for his clients and business partners. His knowledge of his industry is second to none! If you looking for a person you can trust and build a long term partnership with, there's no better person than Dan!”
April 7, 2010
MATT BODO, Business Development Manager, Ultimate Software

“Daniel is by far one of the leaders in our profession of employee benefit and health care finance professionals. He brings to the table tremendous experience, integrity and wit. I can personally recommend Daniel with out reservation. Please contact me directly should you have any further questions - 517.204.0914. Regards, Justin W. Spewock, CEO Ballard Benefit Works, Inc.”
April 6, 2010
Justin W. Spewock, CEO, Ballard Benefi Works, Inc.

“I worked with Dan when he was at Willis. Dan had excellent relationships with his clients. Dan is an extremely hard worker and will excel at any benefits practice that he works at.”
April 6, 2010
Michael Monnich, Sr. Sales Representative, Sun Life Financial