WNYVMA Event: An Overview of Insurance for the Veterinary Business
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Event Details
Program
Dr. Cynthia Mackenzie
Professional Liability Trends
Most common types of Professional Liability claims in equine and food animal
Best practices to avoid malpractice and board complaints
Brian Janek
Options for obtaining Health Insurance Cover for individuals and employees
Through an employer
Individual policies
Health Savings Accounts
Medicare
Key factors in how to select for both individuals and companies
Michael Sperrazza
Business and Property Insurance
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Presenter Biographies
Cynthia MacKenzie, DVM represents the AVMA PLIT around the country, raising the awareness of the PLIT program insurance and risk management solutions to veterinarians and veterinary students.
Prior to joining the AVMA PLIT, Dr. MacKenzie was an Equine Technical Services Veterinarian at Luitpold Animal Health, providing continuing education, technical literature and consultation to veterinarians and their clients. Previously, she was with Merck Animal Health as a Senior Equine Technical Services Veterinarian and an Associate Director of Learning and Development. Additionally, Dr. MacKenzie co-founded the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief campaign to provide vaccines to qualifying equine rescues. Dr. MacKenzie also worked in private practice in California and Kentucky.
She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University. Dr. MacKenzie holds active memberships with the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Association of Equine Practitioners, and the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association.
Brian Janak has 20 years of experience in health insurance and employee benefits. He joined The Financial Guys in April 2017 and is one of the founders of The Financial Guys Insurance Agency.
The cost of health insurance is a concern for everyone from employers to employees to retirees. For employers, Brian develops employee benefit packages to help attract and retain employees. We work with the employees to make sure they are selecting the benefits to meet their needs. For Medicare beneficiaries and individuals, Brian identifies the plan to meet their specific needs. Upon retirement, the right plan helps to protect your retirement savings. Brian’s knowledge and experience allows you to have one contact to handle your needs at every stage of life.
Michael Sperrazza is a Registered Representative with the Financial Guys, LLC in Williamsville, New York.
Raised in Grand Island, New York, Michael graduated from Grand Island Senior High School in 2010. He began his college career at Niagara University and then transferred to the State University of New York at Brockport, where he earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice in 2014.
Throughout his high school and college years, Michael spent time helping his father with their family business. Charles Sperrazza, also a Financial Guys Representative, has spent over 35 years in the industry, serving many financial service areas including life insurance, property and casualty insurance, and investments. He has been servicing the Buffalo area since 1991. Charles’ knowledge and career experience has been an asset to Michael, as he grows as an advisor.
After years of working alongside his father while attending school, Mike decided to pursue a career as a financial advisor, rather than a career in criminal justice. Mike has found that the ideals of integrity, trust, and honesty that pertain to criminal justice, certainly apply in the work of a financial advisor. He loved the opportunity to build relationships with his father’s clients, while working to help them achieve their long-term financial objectives. He believes that building a rapport with each one of his clients is key to an effective partnership.
Mike’s licenses include: Series 7; Series 66; Life, Accident, and Health; and Property and Casualty. He also holds the Certified in Social Security Claiming Strategies (CSSCS) designation.