BLOOMINGTON, IN -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 18, 2006 -- Hylant Group, a full-service business insurance agency, has hired Kyle Stoner to serve as an employee benefits client executive in its Bloomington office. Stoner's sales and service efforts have included groups ranging in size from 23 to 30,000 lives. His expertise includes the full array of benefits: Managed Care (HMO, PPO and POS), Indemnity Medical, Dental, Disability (STD, LTD) and Life Insurance programs with both fully insured and self-funded employer groups.
Stoner has worked with employers on plan design, claim analysis, funding options, financial strategy, market dynamics, and legislative compliance. He will be responsible for developing and maintaining new client relationships in the Indiana market.
Prior to joining Hylant, Stoner's resume includes 20 years in the group benefits sales arena, with 11 of those in Indiana. "Our continued growth has allowed us to hire additional client executives like Kyle to ensure that our existing and prospective clients receive the best possible service," said Mark Dilts, Hylant vice president and director of the Bloomington office. "Bringing fresh talent on board allows us to continue our commitment to meeting the risk management needs of the businesses we serve."
Founded in 1935, the Hylant Group is a full-service business insurance brokerage with 10 offices in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, the Hales Report ranked Hylant as the sixth largest privately held brokerage in the United States in 2006.
With more than 635 professionals, the firm is positioned to serve a wide variety of clients locally, nationally and internationally. A member of the Worldwide Broker Network, Hylant offers complete risk management services, employee benefits consultation, loss control, 401(k) and financial services, healthcare management and insurance for businesses and individuals.
Contact Information: News Media Contact: Mark Dilts (812) 333-3234