ILLINOIS BENEFITS BROKERAGE — SINCE 1994
Employee benefits, made simple—and sustainable.
Strategic guidance, transparent pricing, and year-round support from a team that has helped Illinois employers control benefits costs for over 30 years.
No obligation · Free consultation · Independent advice
30+ years
200+ Illinois employers
Trusted by Illinois employers in manufacturing, banking, government, and professional services
TRUSTED BY ILLINOIS EMPLOYERS
WHY HIETT
Three things every benefits program needs—and most never get.
STRATEGY
Annual reviews aren't strategy. We design benefits as a multi-year financial plan, not a renewal exercise.
SERVICE
Year-round support, not just at open enrollment. Direct access to your advisor, plus an HR helpline your team will actually use.
SUSTAINABILITY
Programs built to absorb 12% trend without breaking your budget — through alternative funding, plan design, and transparent broker compensation.
After 30 years in this business, I've learned one thing: the companies that win the talent war treat benefits as a long-term investment, not a yearly headache. That's what we build for our clients.
Dan Hiett
Founder
WHAT WE DO
Six services. One partnership.
Group Health Insurance
Customized medical, dental, and vision plans designed to meet the needs of your workforce. We help employers evaluate fully insured, level-funded, and self-funded options.
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Flexible benefits that enhance your core health plan and provide added financial protection.
Learn moreCompliance & Regulatory Guidance
Stay informed and compliant with ACA requirements and employer reporting obligations.
Learn moreSimplified Payroll & HR
Choosing the right payroll and HR solution can make a meaningful difference. We help employers identify reliable options.
Learn moreRetirement Planning Services
Clear communication and hands-on support for both employers and employees.
Learn moreSupplemental & Risk Protection
Additional coverage designed to protect employees from unexpected events.
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HOW IT WORKS
How a Hiett benefits review actually works
DISCOVER
We audit your current plan, claims data, and total benefits spend (no obligation, no cost).
DESIGN
We model 3–5 alternative plan structures against your budget and retention goals.
DEPLOY
We handle carrier negotiations, employee communication, and open enrollment end-to-end.
OPTIMIZE
We meet quarterly, monitor utilization, and adjust before next renewal — not after.
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Specialized expertise across six Illinois industries.
Manufacturing
12 manufacturers · 4,200+ employee lives
Banking & Financial Services
8 banks · 1,500+ employee lives
Government & Municipal
15 municipalities · 3,800+ employee lives
Professional Services
20 firms · 2,100+ employee lives
Agriculture
10 agri-businesses · 1,200+ employee lives
Healthcare
5 clinics · 800+ employee lives
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Dan was able to get us a great quote and transitioned us back into the fully insured market. He helped us every step of the way and went above and beyond to get us changed over. Reduced our renewal increase from 14% to 4%.
Dee McCune
VP, Michlig Holdings Inc
"Dan Hiett was able to provide Warren County with employee health insurance at a considerable savings... Saved 60 hours per open enrollment."
Tina Conard
Warren County Clerk/Recorder
"His knowledge of the group health insurance industry has allowed our bank to continue to provide an affordable plan... Zero compliance issues in 8 years."
Jennifer Beard
President, Farmers State Bank
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QUESTIONS WE HEAR OFTEN
Everything you wanted to ask your last broker.
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Free 30-minute benefits review. No obligation. Real strategy, not a sales pitch.