GriffinEstep is proud to be a Member Firm of United Benefit Advisors (UBA), an alliance of the nation’s premier independent employee benefit advisory firms. UBA membership allows GriffinEstep to combine the advantages of an independent advisor with the tools utilized by large national consulting houses. The UBA network provides access to shared knowledge from other independent firms, including best practices, industry trends, research data, regulatory guidance, and customized technology designed specifically to support HR directors and benefits managers.

To qualify for UBA membership, an agency must meet stringent financial and professional credentialing requirements and commit to the most thorough code of ethics in the benefits industry. The membership of UBA is limited to 150 of the nation’s top independent employee benefit firms and its combined benefits revenue make UBA one of the largest employee benefits brokerage and consulting organizations in the United States.

Membership Benefits Employers, Enhances Clients’ Services

Why employers choose UBA member firms . . .

• UBA Member Firms provide real solutions to your employee benefits needs, effectively helping you manage your benefits costs while freeing your staff to focus on strategic business objectives.
• UBA Member Firms are geographically located to provide local market expertise and hands-on service for multi-site employers.
• Employers benefit from preferred pricing and enhanced services from insurance carriers and benefits providers via UBA’s combined strength and national presence.
• UBA’s proprietary technology tools, such as HRinsider and the Employee Benefit Center™, streamline benefits communications, lower administration costs, and increase return on investment.

UBA Member Firms also provide access to web-based enrollment systems, labor law advisory services, compliance training, HIPAA solutions, HR resources, and a variety of other HR and employee benefits-related services.