John Shaw

About John Shaw

John brings a wealth of industry experience and comprehensive proficiency with Group Life, Disability, Absence Management, Voluntary and Accident & Health/Travel Medical Programs. Previously, John worked for Sun Life Financial and ING Employee Benefits (now Voya). At Risk Strategies, John\'s focus includes:Creating and leading national Life, Disability and Absence Management Center of Excellence;Serving as a national subject matter expert; Working with current clients to design and manage their Employee benefit and HR programs; and,Soliciting new clients to grow practice. Specialties: Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life, Short & Long Term Disability, Vision, Voluntary Benefit Programs, Business Travel Accident and Travel Medical Programs.Value Added Services: Compliance and Regulatory expertise, plan design and goal planning, benchmarking and data analysis, pharmacy benefit management, Employee communications, Wellness plan design and implementation, COBRA, FSA, HRA, HSA and HIPAA guidance and assistance, Online services integration

Experience

1. National Director, Non-medical Solutions

   Risk Strategies Company

   Mar 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   As National Director, Non-Medical Solutions, I specialize in designing and delivering innovative voluntary and ancillary benefits that complement core medical offerings. With a strategic approach, I collaborate with employers, Risk Strategies brokers, and carriers to enhance employee well-being, engagement, and financial security. Expertise in: Accident, Critical Illness, Life, Disability, Absence Management, Dental, Vision, and other non-medical benefits Partnering with: Employers, HR Leaders, and Benefits Consultants to create cost-effective, competitive benefits programs Driving results through: Market insights, product innovation, and tailored solutions that support workforce attraction & retentionI am passionate about helping organizations optimize their benefits strategy, I work to streamline offerings, improve employee experience, and deliver value-driven solutions in an ever-evolving benefits landscape. Let’s connect to explore how strategic non-medical benefits can enhance your total rewards approach!

Education

• Saint Michael's College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

  1996 — 2001

Skills

• Fsa
• Sales
• Crm
• Life Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Cobra
• Leadership
• Employee Benefits
• Underwriting
• Human Resources
• Health Insurance
• Brokers
• Disability Insurance
• Benefits Administration
• Management
• Account Management
• Claim
• Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Internal Communications
• Hra