Burnham Benefits Welcomes New Account Executive

IRVINE, CA--(Marketwired - Mar 1, 2016) -  Burnham Benefits Insurance Services -- one of California's most dynamic employee benefits brokerage firms -- today announced the appointment of new account executive Alexandra Dix, an experienced broker consultant with a stellar reputation working with clients and carriers.

"When looking for candidates, we want to be sure we have the right talent to support our company growth," says Kristen Allison, president and CEO of Burnham Benefits. "Alex has the experience and credentials to manage client accounts from all levels. Her incredible work ethic, outstanding sales and connectivity make her a perfect fit for our company. She came highly recommended, and I know she will be an asset to our clients."

Before joining Burnham, Dix spent the previous six years at Moore Benefits where she developed and maintained client relationships and provided general support for a large book of business of varying sizes across all industries. Noted for providing excellent customer service and strategic advice, from 2014-2015 Dix maintained a stellar client retention rate.

"I love working with people and making sure that clients always feel taken care of. I work hard to earn their trust and respect," says Dix. "Burnham shares the same values; they truly care about their customers and I'm excited to be a part of that."

A modern, forward-thinking employee benefits and insurance services company, Burnham applies a unique blend of expert knowledge, unmatched personal service and proactive planning to create proven strategic solutions and promote a culture of wellness for its clients. Burnham Benefits, a B-Corp certified company, holds national recognition as Business Insurance's #1 Best Places to Work in Insurance 2013 and 2014 and has been ranked a Best Place to Work by the Orange County Business Journal for five years running. For more information about Burnham Benefits, please visit: www.burnhambenefits.com.

About Burnham Benefits Insurance Services: Burnham Benefits Insurance Services, Inc. is a privately held, full-service employee benefits consulting and brokerage firm headquartered in Irvine, Calif. The firm is among the largest in the state to specialize solely in strategic employee benefits consulting and brokerage services. With a comprehensive offering of client-first health and wellness programs, Burnham effectively manages more than $1.5 billion in premiums for more than 400 clients. A certified Benefits Corporation (B Corp), the firm maintains a more than 95 percent client retention rate and has averaged 25 percent growth annually over the past 10 years. Because Burnham Benefits does not have outside shareholders, it can easily adapt and create customized solutions that fit clients' best interests -- investing in cutting-edge technology and the tools and resources needed to provide the specialized level of service that today's rapidly challenging climate demands. Its team of more than 80 highly skilled industry professionals includes in-house underwriters, compliance officers, healthcare reform consultants, communications specialists and wellness experts. Through a strategic partnership with Burnham Gibson Wealth Advisors, Burnham also provides retirement planning and wealth management services. Burnham Benefits' footprint currently spans offices in Orange County, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Sacramento and San Diego, Calif., as well as a satellite office in the Washington D.C. metro area. Burnham Benefits holds national recognition as Business Insurance's #1 Best Places to Work in Insurance 2013 and 2014 and has been ranked a Best Place to Work by the Orange County Business Journal for five years running. For more information, visit www.burnhambenefits.com.