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International Center of Excellence, Employee Benefits 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Global solutions – redefined 


With perceptive insights, on-the-ground experience, and valuable resources, we’re here to help businesses operating globally navigate the complexities of
global workforce management with confidence and success. We prioritize keeping your employees’ wellbeing and diverse needs in focus, all while managing
your overall costs. 

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ELEVATED EXPERTISE

Worldwide capabilities, operational guidance


From establishing competitive employee benefits plans to fortifying your culture and engagement, our team is comprised of experts who have the experience and skillsets to manage benefits programs for local national, U.S. expatriate, and third country national employees. You’ll receive clear, concise information, and effective communication during all stages of the assessment and planning process – and beyond. 

DUTY OF CARE

Upholding responsibility, ensuring safety

By taking a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to employee benefits and risk management, we’ll help your organization meet its obligation to maintain the well-being, security, and safety of employees and their family members, contractors, and volunteers when travelling overseas or posted on international assignments. Our duty of care framework includes staff awareness, preparation, and education, as well as the implementation of effective procedures and monitoring. 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Progressive benefits, tangible results

To help you navigate today’s complex global risk and compliance environment, our international benefits experts will guide your through assessing, implementing, and managing your employee benefits programs – striving to provide customized solutions and unparalleled services.  

Worldwide renewal scheduling

Create, maintain, and manage global renewal calendar for local insurance policies and benefits programs.

In-country implementation support

Work with local partners to obtain quotes, recommend your desired plans, and implement those policies in each jurisdiction.

Consulting and benchmarking

Advise about competitive employee benefits plan design using country-specific benchmarking information.

Ongoing local servicing

Ongoing services at the local level, such as benefits enrollment, employee education in the native language, claims assistance, and smooth renewal of plans in each country.

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PROVEN APPROACH

An approach tailored
to your needs 

Together with your key company stakeholders, we’ll identify, rate, and prioritize your international risks, based on the likelihood of occurrence and potential impact, as well as review your existing employee benefit programs. By using our proprietary RiskMap process, we can give you a 360-degree view into your exposures and areas of opportunity for improved programs to make informed decisions that help meet your organizational needs and talent acquisition and retention goals. 

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INTERNATIONAL PERSONAL TRAVEL

Focus on your travels,
not the “what ifs”

When you journey abroad, you want to enjoy your travels and feel protected before you embark on your trip. We’ve partnered with innovative insurers to bring you travel insurance plans that are fully customizable, so you only pay for what you need. Tap into travel medical insurance and global health insurance plans that protect you should an unexpected health emergency arise. No matter where you are, we’ve got you covered. 

BUSINESS INSURANCE

Customized solutions, effective risk mitigation

To help you navigate today’s complex global risk environment, our international business insurance team will provide you with risk mitigation expertise and services you can count on to help ensure the success of your organization and safety of your employees.

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International Center of Excellence FAQs

It’s always important to work with an experienced employee benefits team but even more so if your business has global operations. You’ll need highly experienced consultants to help you navigate the intricacies involved. See how we’ll put our expertise to work for you. 

THE BALDWIN GROUP INSIGHTS

Stay in the know


Our experts monitor the employee benefits space and compliance updates to provide meaningful insights and help break down what you need to know, potential impacts, and how you should respond. 

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Your journey begins here 

When you decide to partner with us, you choose to protect your business and open the door to new ventures and opportunities.