Intrawest partners with Great-West Healthcare for affordable, nationwide employee benefits, dedicated service
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“With any vendor, the best case scenario is someone who partners with you to achieve your goals, and I believe that Great-West Healthcare has truly been a good partner for us.” –Sherry Shelton, Manager, U.S. Benefits, Intrawest Corporation
Intrawest Corporation is a world leader in destination resorts and adventure travel. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the company has an interest in a worldwide network of premier resorts, from the tops of towering mountains to championship golf courses to pristine beaches. Intrawest leads the leisure industry with over eight million annual skier visits to 10 mountains – including Whistler Blackcomb, a host venue for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games – thousands of golfers on 36 championship golf courses, thousands more visiting lakeside and oceanfront resorts, and a clientele of adventure travelers around the globe through Abercrombie & Kent.
Benefits needs:
- With 11,000 employees located throughout the United States, Intrawest needs uniform, nationwide coverage, a high level of service and a strategy for keeping costs down.
The Great-West Healthcare solution:
- Since switching to Great-West Healthcare, the company has seen renewals come in significantly under national averages
- Compared to a fully insured plan, Great-West Healthcare saves the company about 10% annually, which represents hundreds of thousands in cost savings for the large employer
- Disease management programs save Intrawest approximately $287,500
- Great-West Healthcare remains flexible as the company's needs change, and provides an exceptional level of service to benefits managers and employees