Ross Kraft, LUTCF, CWCA

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Licenses & Certifications

  • CWCA-Certified WorkComp Advisor

    Institute of WorkComp Professionals

    Issued
  • Group Benefits Disability Specialist

    The National Underwriter Company

    Issued
  • LUTCF

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    Issued

Volunteer Experience

  • Utica Safe Schools HSp Inc Graphic

    Board Member

    Utica Safe Schools HSp Inc

    - Present 9 years

    Children

    The goal of the organization is to assist students in developing the skills necessary to promote positive mental health development, engage in pro-social behavior, and prevent violent behavior and drug use. These efforts are meant to ensure that all students can learn in a safe, disciplined, drug-free environment. USSHS supports these efforts by integrating evidence and research-based programs into the schools.
    https://www.safeschoolsmohawkvalley.org

  • American Heart Association Graphic

    Go Red for Men Committee

    American Heart Association

    - 5 years 7 months

    Health

    Men Go Red is a dynamic, committed, and passionate group of men who love the women in their lives and want to honor them and by making a contribution of $500 or more which will help improve women’s health and find a cure for heart disease – the # 1 killer of women. Members of Men Go Red raise awareness and provide funds for lifesaving programs and research that fuels the development of medications, surgical innovations, treatments and recommendations for preventing heart disease. By providing…

    Men Go Red is a dynamic, committed, and passionate group of men who love the women in their lives and want to honor them and by making a contribution of $500 or more which will help improve women’s health and find a cure for heart disease – the # 1 killer of women. Members of Men Go Red raise awareness and provide funds for lifesaving programs and research that fuels the development of medications, surgical innovations, treatments and recommendations for preventing heart disease. By providing awareness and education to others about the No. 1 killer, you are making a difference and saving lives in our community! This dedicated group of men will be invited to and recognized at the The 2014 Utica-Rome Go Red For Women Luncheon which will be held Wednesday, May 7, from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Hart’s Hill Inn in Whitesboro. Together, we’ll spread the word across Central New York about making the right, heart-healthy choices, and taking action.

  • Committee Chair/ Build a Bike

    Safe Schools Mohawk Valley

    - 5 years

    Children

    We are currently collecting bikes for this years Build A Bike Event

    Last year we gave away 957 re-built bikes away to underprivileged kids in our community for FREE! Click on Build A Bike Logo (to the LEFT) to find out more.

    Build A Bike is an annual community event put on by Safe Schools Mohawk Valley where we collect bikes year-round, fix them up and give them away to kids in our community along with a new bike helmet and information on safety, health and wellness.…

    We are currently collecting bikes for this years Build A Bike Event

    Last year we gave away 957 re-built bikes away to underprivileged kids in our community for FREE! Click on Build A Bike Logo (to the LEFT) to find out more.

    Build A Bike is an annual community event put on by Safe Schools Mohawk Valley where we collect bikes year-round, fix them up and give them away to kids in our community along with a new bike helmet and information on safety, health and wellness.

    Over the past 12 years we've given away more than 6,667 bikes!

  • Coach

    Center State Youth Hockey Association

    - 2 years 7 months

    Children

  • Board Member/Coach

    New Hartford Youth Hockey

    - 14 years 6 months

    Children

  • Co-Chair Night in Tuscany

    Hospice and Palliative Care, New Hartford NY

    - 7 years 4 months

    Health

    http://www.hospicecareinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/tuscany.jpg

  • Fund Raising/Mechanic

    Build a Bike

    - Present 8 years 2 months

    Children

    http://www.usshealthystudents.org/images/730_Build_a_Bike_2016.jpg

    We are currently seeking sponsors and bike donations for our 2016 event. Last year we were able to give away 1,052 bikes thanks to support from people like you!

  • Board Member- Membership Chair

    New York State Association of Health Underwriters

    - 2 years 7 months

    NAHU represents more than 100,000 licensed health insurance agents, brokers, general agents, consultants and benefit professionals through more than 200 chapters across America. NAHU members service the health insurance needs of large and small employers as well as people seeking individual health insurance coverage. Every day, NAHU members work to obtain insurance for clients who are struggling to balance their desire to purchase high-quality and comprehensive health coverage with the reality…

    NAHU represents more than 100,000 licensed health insurance agents, brokers, general agents, consultants and benefit professionals through more than 200 chapters across America. NAHU members service the health insurance needs of large and small employers as well as people seeking individual health insurance coverage. Every day, NAHU members work to obtain insurance for clients who are struggling to balance their desire to purchase high-quality and comprehensive health coverage with the reality of rapidly escalating medical care costs. As such, one of NAHU's primary goals is to do everything we can to promote access to affordable health insurance coverage.

    NAHU members help millions of consumers by guiding them through the complexities of health insurance purchasing and enrollment, while ensuring they get the best policy at the most affordable price. We seek to understand each personal situation to create recommendations that complement a client's financial and medical security needs.

  • Leadership Mohawk Valley Graphic

    Particpant

    Leadership Mohawk Valley

    - Present 5 years 11 months

    Education

    Leadership Mohawk Valley is an immersive program which develops leaders committed to building, supporting, and strengthening our region. This 10-month community leadership program is intended for established leaders. Through community issue and case study-based learning, participants will refine and enhance their leadership capabilities and deepen their connections and commitment to the Mohawk Valley.

Courses

  • CWCA

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Projects

  • The Print and Graphics Retirement Plan

    LESS LIABILITY (FIDUCIARY)
    LESS RESPONSABILITY/WORK
    LESS COST

    What is a MEP?

    An MEP is a retirement plan for businesses that typically have a common interest but are not commonly owned or affiliated (such as members of the Printing Industries Alliance). MEPs provide cost savings for employees and plan sponsors, fiduciary support, more investment choices and reduced administrative burden.

    How does it work?

    The Print and Graphics Retirement Plan, from a…

    LESS LIABILITY (FIDUCIARY)
    LESS RESPONSABILITY/WORK
    LESS COST

    What is a MEP?

    An MEP is a retirement plan for businesses that typically have a common interest but are not commonly owned or affiliated (such as members of the Printing Industries Alliance). MEPs provide cost savings for employees and plan sponsors, fiduciary support, more investment choices and reduced administrative burden.

    How does it work?

    The Print and Graphics Retirement Plan, from a government reporting standpoint, is treated like one large plan. The end result for PIA members is a 401k plan with competitive investments, outstanding service, and someone else doing a majority of the plan maintenance legwork. Record keeping is provided by Transamerica.

    Strength in Numbers

    Members of the Print and Graphics Retirement Plan have all the advantages and flexibility of a standalone plan sponsor, but avoid the expenses and administrative burden associated with sponsoring a single employer plan.

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  • Endorsed Commericial Insurance & Employee Benefits/401k Specialist for Graphic Arts Association GAA

    - Present

    My and my team at GKG’s responsibilities include leveraging/sharing my 12 years of working with Printing Associations and over 26 years of experience in the Industry to provide strategic and meaningful results to those printers needing our support. We at GKG, due to working with the printing industry so closely and often, are uniquely positioned in providing them with a far from ordinary experience as it relates to creating solutions and developing Strategic Plans for Risk for GAA Members.…

    My and my team at GKG’s responsibilities include leveraging/sharing my 12 years of working with Printing Associations and over 26 years of experience in the Industry to provide strategic and meaningful results to those printers needing our support. We at GKG, due to working with the printing industry so closely and often, are uniquely positioned in providing them with a far from ordinary experience as it relates to creating solutions and developing Strategic Plans for Risk for GAA Members. This is essential in a time in which the Printing Industry is experiencing such dramatic changes, uniquely impacting their industry. I along with my team are also continually negotiating and developing member only programs and pricing as well.

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Honors & Awards

  • Top Gun of Office Brown and Brown Utica-Rome

    Brown and Brown

    Top Producer in office for 2011

  • President of New York State Association of Health Underwriters

    National Assocoation of Health Underwriters

    2009 NAHU DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
    2009 NAHU Distinguished Service Award
    See Awards Guidebook for documentation requirements;
    http://www.nahu.org/members/awards
    Description: The Distinguished Service Award honors NAHU members who have
    contributed significantly above and beyond what is normally called for in connection with
    association volunteer service at the local, state, and/or national level over an extended
    period of time. The nominee’s commitment of time, talent and…

    2009 NAHU DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
    2009 NAHU Distinguished Service Award
    See Awards Guidebook for documentation requirements;
    http://www.nahu.org/members/awards
    Description: The Distinguished Service Award honors NAHU members who have
    contributed significantly above and beyond what is normally called for in connection with
    association volunteer service at the local, state, and/or national level over an extended
    period of time. The nominee’s commitment of time, talent and finances to the
    advancement of the association and the health insurance industry should be exemplary.

  • Distinguished Service Award

    NYSAHU

  • 40 under 40

    Mohawk Valley Business Journal

    Awarded to the 40 top young professionals in the Mohawk Valley

Organizations

  • National Association of Health Underwriters

    Past President NYSAHU

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