Benefit Horizons Corporation was founded in Glastonbury, CT in July, 1995 by James R. Callahan (Jim), an insurance sales and marketing executive who gained his knowledge of the employee benefits industry over the first eighteen years of his career. Jim recognized there was a lack of service in the small to medium size business arena. His goal was to better service these businesses on a day-to-day basis. With this in mind, Jim began to focus on voluntary group benefits rather than traditional individual issued voluntary benefits. The objective was to streamline the enrollment process while lowering costs for both the individual and the employer.
Since inception, the company has seen its customer base grow steadily through client retention and satisfaction.
In 2008, Jim’s daughter Jamie, an experienced insurance underwriter and marketing professional, joined Benefit Horizons to head up administration and client services.
In 2010, Jim's son Brian joined the team and is currently the head of Marketing and Finance.
Benefit Horizons Corporation is well-positioned for continued growth in this time of an ever changing economic climate.
Jim Callahan
James R. Callahan is the founder of Benefit
Horizons Corporation. Jim graduated from William Hall High School, West
Hartford Connecticut, Class of 1969. In 1971 he received an Associate
of Arts degree from Wesley College, in Dover, Delaware, and in 1974 his
Bachelor of Science degree from Central Connecticut State University.
Jim’s hobbies include golf and skiing as an instructor in Killington,
Vermont. He is also a member of the Connecticut Board of Approved
Baseball Umpires, Hartford Chapter. Jim and his wife Angela reside in Calabash, North Carolina.
Jamie Zito
Jamie Zito joined Benefit Horizons Corporation in April of 2008
as the Vice President of Administration and Service. Jamie graduated
from Mercy High School in Middletown, Connecticut in 2000. She
continued her education at the University of Connecticut and received a
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2004. Jamie worked as
an Underwriter at United HealthCare and a Senior Business Analyst at
Travelers before coming to Benefit Horizons. Jamie resides in Cromwell, CT with her husband and two children.
Brian Callahan
Brian Callahan joined his father and sister at Benefit Horizons
Corporation in October of 2010 as the Vice President of Marketing and
Finance and promoted to President in February 2013. Brian graduated from Xavier High School in Middletown,
Connecticut in 2002 and continued his education at the University of
Connecticut, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Business
Administration in 2006. Brian worked in the finance industry for three
years prior to joining the team at Benefit Horizons. Brian currently
resides in Newington, Connecticut.
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