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The Basics of Self-Funding: Terms, Tools, and Compliance

Learn How to Take Control of Your Health Plan Costs

📅 LIVE WEBINAR: Tuesday. August 19th, 2025 at 10AM PST

Are rising health plan premiums putting pressure on your business? Many employers are exploring self-funding as a strategic way to lower costs and gain more control over their employee benefits.

Join Ann Wilson, Executive Vice President of Employee Benefits at HUB International, for a free, insightful webinar on the fundamentals of self-funding. Whether you're considering a transition from fully insured or just looking to understand the options, this session will break down the key components of self-funded plans and what employers need to know before making the move.

IN THIS LIVE WEBINAR, YOU’LL LEARN:

How health plans are rated and what drives your premiums
What “self-funding” really means and how it compares to traditional insurance
The components of a self-funded plan: stop-loss insurance, PBMs, administrative services, and more
What compliance requirements apply under ERISA, HIPAA, and other laws
The pros, cons, and potential risks of self-funding
Financial considerations when transitioning to self-funded benefits

Whether you’re in HR, finance, or leadership, this session will give you the practical knowledge to evaluate self-funding as a viable path for your organization.

🔒 Secure your spot now and empower your team with smarter health plan strategies.

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About the Webinar

The Basics of Self-Funding: What Employers Need to Know in 2025

Are rising healthcare costs and unpredictable renewals leaving your organization frustrated?

You’re not alone!

Join us for an insightful session designed to demystify self-funding and help employers understand if it’s the right solution for their benefits strategy. Whether you're exploring a shift from fully insured to self-funded plans or simply want to gain clarity around rating, funding structures, compliance, or stop-loss protection—this webinar is for you.

Led by Ann Wilson, EVP of Employee Benefits at HUB International, this session will provide practical guidance, valuable benchmarks, and real-world examples to help you make informed decisions.

Get the knowledge you need to take control of your benefits spend.

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Don't miss The Basics of Self-Funding: Terms, Tools, and Compliance Webinar

As healthcare costs continue to rise and fully insured renewals become harder to predict, more employers are asking the same question: Should we self-fund our employee benefits plan?

Join Ann Wilson, Executive Vice President of Employee Benefits at HUB International, for a deep dive into the self-funding model and what every employer should consider before making the switch.

Why Watch?

How Health Plans Are Rated: Understand what drives costs—even when your group is healthy.
The Self-Funding Spectrum: Learn the difference between fully insured, level-funded, and self-insured models.
Plan Components & Cost Drivers: Break down what’s in a rate, from claims to stop-loss to administrative services.
Compliance Essentials: Discover key legal and regulatory requirements for self-funded plans.
Transition Considerations: Get clarity on financial risk, cash flow, administrative complexity, and how to prepare for the shift.

Whether you’re exploring self-funding for the first time or looking to refine your current strategy, this session offers real-world insight to help you make confident, cost-effective decisions.

Earn your SHRM and HRCI recertification credits

Must attend the full webinar to receive the credits.

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Speaker

Ann Wilson

Senior Vice President of Employee Benefits at HUB International.

Ann Wilson brings over 15 years of experience in the employee benefits space, working with employers of all sizes! From local businesses to multi-state and multinational organizations across a wide range of industries. Since joining HUB International in 2010 through an acquisition, she has held nearly every role within the employee benefits practice, including serving as Practice Leader.

Ann specializes in helping employers explore alternative funding strategies, particularly in the self-funding space, with a focus on maximizing plan value and improving financial efficiency. Her approach is rooted in matching tailored solutions to each organization’s unique needs, creating a more personalized and impactful benefits experience for both employers and employees. Drawing on the extensive resources of HUB International, Ann delivers strategic guidance that helps clients navigate today’s complex benefits landscape. She holds a Certificate in Global Benefits Management from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP).