Ross E. Dwinell, President

Commited Service to Clients
Ross has a long and distinguished career in the area of benefits insurance beginning in 1979. His dedicated commitment to this industry makes him one of the most recognized professionals influencing public health policy in the region. Ross is an active participant in the legislative process through his involvement with insurance and health associations. This presence helps Ross remain keenly aware of emerging health trends for the benefit of our clients.

Background
1972 – University of Washington, BA in Business
1972 – Field Adjuster and Claims Supervisor, Liberty Mutual Ins. Co.
1977 – Claims Manager, United Grocers, Inc.
1979-94 -Administrator, Western Grocers Employee Benefits Trust
1992-99 – President, Grocers Insurance Group
1999-present – President, Western Benefits, Inc.

Current Industry Related Services:
Vice Chairman, Oregon Health Council
Member, Associated Oregon Industries Health Care Policy Committee
Member, Society of Professional Benefits Administrators

Previous Industry Related Service:
1990 – Co-Chair, Oregon Governor’s Labor Management Committee
1991- Guest Speaker, Panelist, The American College of Orthopedists
1991 - Speaker, Harvard School of Public Policy
1992 – Guest Speaker, NCCI Annual Meeting
1993 – Guest Speaker, American Bar Association- National Convention
1993 – Member of Oregon’s Small Employer Carrier Advisory Committee
1993 – Chairman, Oregon’s Small Employer Health Reinsurance Pool Board
1995 – Trustee, Western Grocers Employee Benefits Trust
1997 – Chairman, AOI Health Care Policy Committee
2000 – Chairman, Benefit Plan Subcommittee to the Oregon Health Council
2001 – Co-Chairman, Oregon Self-Insurer’s Legislative Committee

Professional Certifications
Associate In Claims, The American Insurance Institute
Associate Risk Management, The American Insurance Institute
Oregon Insurance Adjuster License

Vision for WBI

• To provide our customers and agents new ways to deliver a quality benefit plan that brings value and affordability to its recipients.
  
• To maintain simple and efficient plan administration methods that consistently resulting in high levels of access and service.