A 75-year legacy built on survival, relationships and faith continues to drive innovation at Conner Insurance, where CEO Ben Conner and his team focus on providing sound counsel during life's most significant moments.
• Founded in 1949 by WWII veteran Henry Clay Conner Jr., whose 30 months surviving in Philippine jungles shaped core values of seriousness, relationships, and entrepreneurial spirit
• Second-generation leadership of four Conner brothers emphasized shepherding the next generation into leadership roles while maintaining family values
• Mission evolved from "selling policies" to walking alongside clients during critical life moments including medical diagnoses, accidents, and positive transitions
• Over 80% of clients experience flat or reduced healthcare expenses through innovative supply chain management, especially in pharmacy benefits
• Team members know individual patients by name, working to source medications affordably for both employers and employees
• Documentary "It's Not Personal, It's Just Healthcare" educates about systemic problems in healthcare delivery
• Challenges traditional strategies like high-deductible health plans that create false "consumerism" while making healthcare inaccessible
• Remains independent despite private equity consolidation in insurance industry, focusing on talent development and embracing technologies like AI
Visit connerins.com to watch the full documentary "It's Not Personal, It's Just Healthcare" and learn more about their approach.
"It's Not Personal, It's Just Healthcare"
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