To organizations such as self-insured employers, associations or multi-employers, Dion Durrell is known for its expertise in alternative financing solutions. Our focus is on the strategic aspects of group benefits programs such as:

• Plan design
• Actuarial cost valuations of non-insured programs
• Development of strategic funding and accounting policies
• Asset / liability analyses
• Financial statement pro-forma projections
• Preparation of request for proposals from insurers and other providers
• Strategic disability claims management
• Benchmarking
• Cost trend analyses

We also have a track record of helping plan sponsors design, implement, and manage health and welfare trusts and captive insurance companies so as to optimize their stategic value. Our services include:

• Feasibility studies
• Implementation and business planning
• Asset and liability analyses and financial statement pro-forma projections
• Reserve certifications and statements of opinion
• Budgeting and premium setting

Our goal is to indentify opportunities for our clients for implementing non-traditional models regarding funding and management of their occupational and non-occupational disability claims and their other group benefits; all being based on an integrated approach. Our services include:

• Short term disability adjudication
• Policy, procedure & best practices development
• Development of strategic management tools