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Valerie Koch
Vice President/COO

A member of the Ganim Group since its founding, Valerie currently heads up the Employee Benefits Division and is involved in all aspects of insurance planning and employee benefits.  Valerie started her career as an employee benefits administrator and in 1996 became a licensed broker consultant.  Her systematic approach of establishing priorities, reviewing claims data, analyzing contracts and reviewing the marketplace for appropriate providers has consistently produced substantial savings for clients, while at the same time achieving the appropriate balance between cost-effectiveness and employee satisfaction.   Her services are highly sought for her finely tuned expertise. She is a frequent contributor to several publications. Valerie is Partnership Certified by the Connecticut Partnership for Long Term Care.

Valerie is very active in the Bridgeport community. She is past chair of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council's women's Leadership Council, past President of The Bridgeport Rotary. She is a member of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council's Health Care Council and heads up an on-going Junior Achievement program at Park City Prep Charter Middle School. She is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, a member of the Retirement Plan Advisory Group, and she participates in a variety of industry forums each year in order to continue building knowledge on the latest and best practices in her field.

Valerie and her husband live in Naugatuck, CT.

 

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