kba benefit solutions

What kba benefit solutions does

KBA Benefit Solutions is a private insurance brokerage and benefits administration firm headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, operating as a subsidiary of the Kentucky Bankers Association under the legal entity KenBanc Insurance Services, Inc. The company administers group and individual benefits, distributing Anthem BlueCross BlueShield health plans (Blue Access PPO Options PPO 1-9 and Lumenos HSA Options HSA 1E-7E) along with dental, long-term disability, life, and voluntary insurance products primarily to KBA member banks and other Kentucky businesses and individuals.

The company's technology stack centers on the Enrollease online enrollment platform, used to process open enrollment, billing, and ongoing benefit changes for client groups, supplemented by a public-facing website with quote request, resource, prescription, and Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) content. Sales and service delivery is handled by a small, named team including the Director of Sales and Service and a Benefits Support Advisor, supported by a monthly Wellness Newsletter and an extensive resource library. KBA members are contractually guaranteed lower Anthem pricing than competitors can offer.

Revenue is generated through insurance brokerage commissions and recurring benefits administration fees on policies placed with carrier partners, principally Anthem. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, leveraging the KBA member network as a captive distribution channel and supplemented by direct outreach and inbound website quote requests. Pricing is quote-based and monthly-billed, with no publicly disclosed rate cards. The company has no public funding, no M&A activity, and no disclosed headcount, operating exclusively within Kentucky.

Name

kba benefit solutions

Legal name

KenBanc Insurance Services, Inc.

Website

https://kbabenefitsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KBA Benefit Solutions is a Kentucky-based insurance brokerage and benefits administration subsidiary of the Kentucky Bankers Association, distributing Anthem health, dental, life, disability, and voluntary plans to KBA member banks, Kentucky businesses, and individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Employee Benefits Administration

NAICS

Direct Life, Health, and Medical Insurance Carriers (52411), Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (524114)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411), Hospital & Medical Service Plans (6324)

akta.pro primary industry

Eligibility, Enrollment & Benefits Administration (HLAEALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Flexible Benefits Administration (FSA/HSA/HRA) (HLAEALAK)

Keywords

• Employee benefits administration
• Group health insurance
• Individual health insurance
• Insurance brokerage services
• Benefits enrollment support

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Insurance Brokerage and Benefits Administration: KBA Benefit Solutions generates revenue through insurance brokerage fees and benefits administration services. The company serves as an intermediary between insurance carriers (such as Anthem BlueCross BlueShield) and customers, earning commissions on insurance policies placed. The company offers group and individual benefit plans including health, dental, long term disability, life, and voluntary insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KBA Benefit Solutions administers group and individual insurance benefits for KBA member banks, Kentucky businesses, and individuals. Its offerings include health, dental, long-term disability, life, and voluntary insurance plans, supported by enrollment, billing, claims-processing, and advisory services.

Product overview

KBA Benefit Solutions operates as a subsidiary of the Kentucky Bankers Association providing group and individual benefits administration services. The core offering includes health, dental, long term disability, life, and voluntary insurance plan administration. The company distributes Anthem BlueCross BlueShield products including Blue Access PPO Options (PPO 1-9) and Lumenos Health Savings Account (HSA) Options (HSA1E-6E). Additional support services include prescription drug resources with pharmacy discount tools and enrollment support through their Enrollease platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Group Benefits Administration Comprehensive group benefits administration for health, dental, long-term disability, life, and voluntary insurance plans, primarily serving KBA members and Kentucky businesses.
• Individual Benefits Administration Benefits administration for individuals seeking health coverage and other insurance products.
• Blue Access PPO Options Anthem BlueCross BlueShield PPO health insurance plan options offered through KBA Benefit Solutions, with PPO 1 through PPO 9 tiers.
• Lumenos Health Savings Account Options HSA-compatible health insurance plan options from Anthem, including HSA1E through HSA6E options offered through KBA Benefit Solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• KBA members guaranteed lower cost on Anthem health plans compared to competitors

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, related entity and supporting.

• KenBanc Insurance Services, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKenBanc Insurance Services is the parent company/owner of KBA Benefit Solutions. The privacy policy states 'KenBanc Insurance Services, Inc. Privacy Policy' and KenBanc is described as the owner of information collected from customers. KBA Benefit Solutions operates as a subsidiary under this entity.
• Anthem BlueCross BlueShieldcoreTechnology or IntegrationAnthem BlueCross BlueShield is the primary insurance carrier providing health plan options through KBA Benefit Solutions. The company offers multiple Anthem plan options including PPO plans (PPO 1-9) and Lumenos Health Savings Account options (HSA 1E-7E). KBA members receive guaranteed lower pricing on Anthem plans.
• KBA Insurance Solutionsrelated entityOthersRelated entity providing additional insurance solutions for banks, mentioned alongside KBA Benefit Solutions as part of the Kentucky Bankers Association insurance offerings.
• EnrolleasesupportingTechnology or IntegrationEnrollease is the enrollment platform used by KBA Benefit Solutions for open enrollment processing, enabling smooth online enrollment experiences for customers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• KBA Insurance Solutions: Sibling/related entity under the Kentucky Bankers Association umbrella providing additional insurance solutions for banks. Highly comparable to KBA Benefit Solutions in serving the same Kentucky bank membership with insurance products.

Direct peers

• OneDigital: Tech-enabled benefits brokerage and HR platform serving mid-market and small employers across verticals, including financial services. Comparable to KBA Benefit Solutions in selling health/dental/Life/disability and providing enrollment and benefits administration services.
• Holmes Murphy: Independent insurance brokerage specializing in benefits, risk, and employee programs, with deep roots serving banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions in the Midwest. Closely comparable to KBA's banking-vertical brokerage model.

Broad incumbents

• Brown & Brown: Large national insurance brokerage providing employee benefits, property/casualty, and risk solutions across all industries. Overlaps with KBA Benefit Solutions on the group benefits distribution side, though at vastly larger scale.
• Lockton: Privately held global insurance brokerage with a strong employee benefits practice and financial-services vertical expertise. Comparable benefits brokerage offering, but with national/international footprint versus KBA's Kentucky focus.
• CBIZ: Public professional services firm offering benefits, insurance, and HR administration to mid-market employers. Comparable in delivering group benefits administration and brokerage services, though across a much broader set of industries.
• USI Insurance Services: Large US insurance brokerage serving middle-market employers with property/casualty, employee benefits, and personal lines. Overlaps with KBA Benefit Solutions on benefits brokerage and administration for community banks and small businesses.
• NFP (National Financial Partners): Insurance brokerage and consulting firm with strong benefits and financial-institution practices. Comparable to KBA Benefit Solutions in distributing group benefits to mid-sized employers, including banks.
• AssuredPartners: National insurance brokerage providing employee benefits, P&C, and risk management. Comparable brokerage/benefits distribution model, though operating at national rather than single-state scale.
• Marsh McLennell Agency (Small Business): Insurance brokerage arm of Marsh McLennell focused on small/mid-market employee benefits. Comparable benefits distribution and administration offering; serves a national book of middle-market employers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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