BBD is Awarded #9 of the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada

BBD is pleased to be named among the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada. Last year we were ranked #14 and we have moved up to #9. We are also ranked #1 in BC and in Eastern Ontario. The study, now in its fifth year, is published in the Globe and Mail.

BBD is the recipient of the BCBusiness Magazines Top 10 Companies to work for in 2008

We are pleased to announce that BBD has been awarded #10 in the BCBusiness Magazines Best Companies to work for 2008. For the past seven years, BCBusiness has been recognizing those companies that are at the top of the heap when it comes to recruiting and retaining talented employees in the competitive B.C. labour market.

Group Insurance Specialists

• Our B.C., Alberta, Ontario & Nova Scotia offices have a dedicated team of 66 employees who provide administration support and direct customer service to our 2,200 employee benefits customers, ranging in size from 3 employees to 1,000 employees.
• Since 1981 we have been providing specialized consulting, brokerage, and third party administration services.
• Each client receives direct customer service from their personal Account Manager.
• We have a large volume of clients with many insurers. This provides us with volume discounting advantages as well as greater influence with the insurers, which can be critical when a difficult claims situation arises.
• We are able to facilitate coverage for U.S. employees of Canadian companies.

Partnerships with Canada's Leading Insurers

• Green Shield Canada
  "We are very pleased with the relationship that has formed over the past number of years between Green Shield Canada and BBD. This unique partnership has allowed Green Shield to expand our offering in the small group market through the broad national distribution network of independent group-focussed brokers developed by BBD. We have been impressed with the administrative, technological and 'hands-on' service provided by BBD to their brokers and their respective clients. Green Shield has even created some unique Extended Health and Dental plan design offerings specifically tailored for the needs of BBD and their network.. We would not hesitate to recommend BBD and their services to any independent broker in Canada."

  -- Jim Bates, Director, Sales & Marketing, Green Shield Canada

• The Co-Operators
  "The Co-operators are proud to be the suppliers of BBD's life and disability products. BBD's excellent relationship with their small group clients is well-respected by The Co-operators. BBD's large block of business and distribution network of independent brokers in the small group market have made it possible for the Co-operators to offer products such as PosAction Plus® and Best Doctors® which were usually available only to larger groups. We are very happy with the mutually prosperous relationship that has developed between The Co-operators and BBD."

  -- Jeff May, National Manager: Group Sales and Marketing, The Co-Operators

Third Party Administration Services

• Able to select the best components from various insurers and combine them into one plan.
• Streamlined administration utilizing clear and concise forms (e.g. only one invoice and enrollment form even if there are multiple insurers).
• Employees only have to be enrolled once under our system, even if insurers are changed in the future.
• Professional record keeping allow us to establish and maintain all necessary group and employee records required by the plan underwriters and regulatory authorities.
• All of our administration forms can be downloaded directly from our website at www.bbd.ca.
• Fully integrated BBD Online service offered

National Presence

• Benefits by Design Inc. is a federally incorporated company, licensed across Canada.
• We have offices located in B.C., Alberta, Ontario and Nova Scotia to meet the needs of our clients and agents across the country.

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