Jeff Smedsrud Email & Phone Number

I provide insurance leadership, consulting, and coaching for a variety of companies in the insurance sector. I have previously grown multiple companies from start-up to massive scale, and have managed the difficult balance between revenue scale and long-range EBITDA. In addition to work for the Alera Group, I currently am advising and serve as a board.

Long Island City, New York, US

We are the largest non-profit in the US that erases medical debt for consumers. During our nine year history we have wiped out more than $12.5 billion in past due bills, positively impact more than seven million American households. Our efforts result in improved credit scores and helps citizens lead more productive, healthier lives.

I have played many roles including Chair of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, General Manager for CA and its affiliates. I have many instrumental in many of its programs from medical debt relief, to agriculture and business development, to the early start up of the CA Exchange Program, as well as oversight for legislative affairs

Deerfield, Illinois, US

I helped the Alera Group grow their individual health business during a 12 month assignment. carrier commissions were consolidated, new bonus opportunities implemented, potential regulatory risks were identified, and methods to grow EBITDA and Revenue were put in place. Result: $40M growth in revenue; ~$18M of added EBITDA. There is a great team at Alera.

Miami, FL, US

HealthCare.com Inc. is a privately held insure tech company that was launched in 2014. By 2021, it was valued at $1B. The company grew from ~$2M in revenue to ~ $160M in nine years. The company's highly visible websites enable consumers to easily research and compare accurate and relevant information in one comprehensive, fast, and intuitive interface..

I led the launch of this direct to consumer unit within The IHC Group, a publicly traded company. We grew revenue from less than $1 million a month to more than $5.5 million a month in two years. We were honored with Best of Show for the company's www.healthEdeals.com campaign and we entered new markets, such as Pet Insurance, which grew in premium from $0.

New York, NY, US

Created a unified brand for the 15 member companies owned by Independence Holding Company. Changed the culture and identity of the company by branding to new name -- The IHC Group. Executed successful cross-company marketing campaigns and established a series of leadership and marketing conferences that received praise from the insurance trade press and.

Built a national insurance distribution company that focused on under-served, rural markets. Grew from start-up to a network of close to 2,000 independent and semi-captive agents. Product specialties included individual and small group health insurance and ancillary benefit plans. Grew company to approximately $80 million in annual premium revenue before.

Oversaw growth of firm that specialized in lead generation, association management and direct-to-consumer marketing. Staff grew from under 50 to nearly 500 with four call center operations. Revenue grew from under $5 million to more than $50 million. CORE was sold in August, 1998 to a publicly-traded NYSE company.

Started several small companies that specialized in communication strategies for the insurance industry and grassroots and public affairs legislative issues management. Testified often before legislative committees — both state and federal. Active participant in health care reform activities during early part of the Clinton Administration. Started NASCHIP—.

Bachelor'S Degree, American Studies/Mass Communications/History

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