Jim Stenger was recently named president of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) Board of Trustees at NAHU’s 86th Annual Convention and Exhibition in Albuquerque, NM.

After accepting the gavel from outgoing President Don Goldmann, Mr. Stenger vowed to reinforce NAHU’s mission: to educate consumers and lawmakers about the value that health insurance agents and brokers bring to the healthcare system and, through education and association involvement, to increase NAHU members' ability to better serve consumers.

“Jim has been a consistent leader and impeccable asset not only in the health insurance industry, but also in his local and state NAHU chapters,” said Janet Trautwein, NAHU CEO. “As president, Jim will continue his commitment of helping NAHU achieve its legislative and educational initiatives for its members.”

Stenger entered the health insurance business in 1973 and worked for two large insurance companies and two international employee benefit brokerage firms in New York. In 1986, he joined NAS Financial Services as an owner and it became one of the largest general agencies in New Jersey. BenefitMall purchased NAS Financial Services in 2010 where Jim served as director of business development.

Jim and his wife, Marilyn, continue to dedicate their efforts to helping health insurance brokers develop their leadership, management, strategic planning and marketing techniques. During his membership in NAHU, he has served on several boards and committees as a regional, state and local leader and has received numerous awards for his efforts.

“I am privileged and excited to serve with such a fine group of colleagues as we begin our new year of advocacy for improved healthcare financing solutions for all Americans,” said Stenger. “Our members are highly-skilled, well-prepared professionals who serve individuals, seniors and companies of all sizes with their health care plans. Our members are America’s benefit specialists. Their mission is to protect the consumer’s future.”

Stenger graduated from Fairfield University with a bachelor’s degree in English and did his graduate studies in taxation and finance at Pace University in Manhattan. He and Marilyn live in Fort Myers, Florida.

The National Association of Health Underwriters represents 100,000 professional health insurance agents and brokers who provide insurance for millions of Americans. NAHU is headquartered in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.nahu.org.