Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Insurance and Employee Benefits Solutions
Atkinson Company has been a trusted employee benefits and insurance specialist for over 40 years. Our firm offers a comprehensive range of products tailored to meet the needs of both companies and individuals. With decades of experience, we provide hands-on customer service that distinguishes us from other brokers. Our team embraces the complexities of modern health reform, educating clients on compliance requirements and evolving regulations to ensure high-quality, compliant benefits plans.We maintain strong relationships with service vendors and insurance carriers, prioritizing personalized support in an increasingly automated industry. Our commitment extends to direct communication with employees, recognizing that clear dialogue enhances participation and satisfaction. By combining industry expertise with dedicated service, we help clients navigate the evolving landscape of employee benefits and insurance solutions.
Services
Group Medical Insurance
Group Dental/Vision
Multiple Funding Arrangements
Supplemental Insurance
HRIS Software
Corporate Wellness Programs
COBRA Administration
Life & Disability Insurance
Long Term Care
Medicare
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in employee benefits and insurance.
- Our team provides hands-on customer service in an automated industry.
- We specialize in navigating complex health reform compliance requirements.
- We maintain direct communication channels with client employees for satisfaction.
- Our firm combines industry expertise with personalized support for clients.
Associations and certifications
- FINRA
Services
Group Medical Insurance
We tailor group medical insurance plans for businesses of all sizes, offering fully funded and self-funded arrangements. Our independent broker status allows ongoing plan comparisons to ensure optimal premiums and coverage. Services include needs assessment, carrier selection, and compliance management for employer-sponsored health plans.
Group Dental/Vision
Our group dental and vision plans minimize employee out-of-pocket costs while maximizing health benefits. We offer solutions through major medical carriers and stand-alone providers, focusing on routine care coverage and expensive procedure protection. Plans are customized to balance affordability with comprehensive oral and vision health support.
Life & Disability Insurance
We provide group and individual life insurance policies alongside short-term and long-term disability coverage. These plans protect families during financial hardships while offering guaranteed issue options without medical underwriting. Our solutions help businesses create competitive benefits packages with minimal administrative burden.
Corporate Wellness Programs
Our managed wellness programs incentivize healthy employee habits through partnerships with leading health companies. Services include program implementation, ongoing monitoring, and results tracking to reduce insurance claims. These initiatives improve employee morale while lowering healthcare costs through preventive care strategies.
HRIS Software
We help businesses implement HR software solutions that integrate with existing operations and insurance carriers. Our technology consulting services optimize talent management, streamline benefits administration, and improve employee satisfaction. Solutions focus on scalability for growing companies while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
People
Hugh J. Atkinson
President, Owner
With 48+ years in insurance, Hugh founded Atkinson Company in 1984 after roles at Equitable Life and Frank E. Neal Company. He holds leadership certifications and has served on multiple community boards, bringing extensive industry expertise to our clients.
Nicole Madison
VP of Account Management
Nicole brings 20+ years of health benefits expertise, specializing in cost-effective benefit structures. She assists clients with plan selection and implementation while maintaining focus on competitive employee benefits packages and exceptional customer service.
Tyler Atkinson
Sales & Service Specialist
Tyler joined the company in 2017 after executive search experience at J.R. Adams & Associates. He specializes in benefits administration and financial services, applying corporate leadership expertise to modernize our approach to client solutions and service delivery.
Questions
What services does Atkinson Company Company offer?
We provide group medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans, HR software solutions, corporate wellness programs, life/disability coverage, and individual insurance options for employers and individuals.
How does Atkinson Company Company handle health reform compliance?
Our team educates clients on current requirements and anticipated changes, ensuring compliant benefits plans through ongoing carrier partnerships and regulatory expertise.
What states do you serve?
We serve clients in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah with insurance and employee benefits solutions.
Can you help with individual insurance needs?
Yes, we offer individual medical plans, Medicare supplemental coverage, long-term care insurance, and disability protection tailored to personal financial situations.
How do you support employer-client relationships?
We maintain direct communication channels with employees, provide third-party COBRA administration, and offer ongoing plan reviews to ensure satisfaction and compliance.
