About Mike Wojcik

Michael Wojcik - Senior Vice President of Horton Benefit Solutions

 
Mike Wojcik calling himself a “project person” is a bit of an understatement. Mike is one of the founding principals of Horton Benefits Services, an endeavor started in 1989 that now accounts for over 30 percent of The Horton Group’s overall business. He also spearheaded Horton’s Public Entity Division, which provides both employee benefit and risk management services to schools, municipalities, non-profits and hospitals.

The Senior Vice President of Horton Benefits Services prides himself on the longevity of the relationships he has fostered over the years.

“Clients quickly realize that their priorities are my priorities,” Mike said. “My number one concern is to protect my clients’ financial well-being by building a sound benefit program.”

Mike gives credit to his team of talented professionals for making the Horton difference a reality. Through their claims advocacy, employee education programs and other day-to-day services, Mike’s team works diligently and takes no relationship for granted.

“Our mission is to provide employee benefit solutions that control costs, add value, and improve the health and productivity of employees,” Mike said. “Without my team, I would not be able to deliver on that promise.”

There is a huge disconnect between the reality of health benefits in America and what employees perceive. Mike feels his responsibility is to engage employees so they’re conscious of their benefits plan, realize the true cost of that plan to their employer, and that they understand the importance of wellness initiatives.

“I don’t just shop plans once a year and wave goodbye,” Mike said. “My team and I are constantly working with clients to provide plan education, online benefit tools and wellness education – most notably on-site health screenings. These are the kinds of strategies that can change the culture of a workplace and lower costs over the long run.”

Mike serves on numerous advisory boards of national insurance carriers and related industries, including the governance board of a local hospital and several industry government relations committees. Mike is considered an industry expert for a reason – he works tirelessly for his long-standing clients and has never shied away from taking on a project that will better the service he provides.

FACT FILE

Education	Masters in Business Administration, Lewis University B.A. in Business Administration, Roosevelt University
Professional Designations & Licensing	Chartered Life Underwriter Certified Financial Planner™ Property & Casualty Life & Health NASD Licenses- Series 6, 22, 63
Professional Background	The Horton Group Principal and Senior Vice President since 1989 Combined Financial Consultants President/Owner, 1986-1989 John Hancock Insurance Group Health Sales, 1985-1986 Jewel Food Stores Store Manager, Operations Manager, Field Supervisor, 1972-1985
Advisory Board Experience	Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois Aetna Health Coventry Health Destiny Health
Professional Recognition	Senior Management Planning Meeting, Fall 2007 – Partners in Progress – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Navigating Through The Health Care Maze – A Special Focus on Consumer Directed Healthcare – IASBO Regional Conference – Chicago Southland Chamber of  Commerce Worksite Wellness, Prevention and Disease Management – A Powerful Combination to Control Healthcare Costs and Increase Productivity* – IASBO Summer Conference – Regional Seminar / Southwest  –  Conference of Mayors – IASBO Regional Conference – ADP Annual Client Convention *SHRM AccreditedPublished Articles and Quoted Industry Expert: Illinois City / County Management Association Newsletter Daily Southtown Chicago Southland Business – Publication of the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce
Industry & Community Involvement	Society of Financial Service Professionals, President-Elect, South Suburban Chapter Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Governance Council Chair and Strategic Planning Committee Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce, Government Affairs & Health Care Council Chair Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois (PIIAI), Board of Directors, Government Relations Committee St. Elizabeth Seton Parish – Finance Council
Agency Industry Groups	Southwest Conference of Mayors South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association Will County Governmental League Illinois City/County Managers Association Illinois Municipal League Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) – Human Resource Committee