wellmanshew

Wellman Shew is an entrepreneur, business leader, and long-time professional in the health insurance and employee benefits industries in California. Shew is the Owner and Agency Manager at Shew & Company Insurance Services Inc., a 2005 employee benefits brokerage based in Fresno, California.

Shew has been an insurance specialist for nearly four decades and is knowledgeable about a wide range of insurance products and services, including employee benefits, Section 125 plans, life insurance, disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), long-term care insurance, and 401k plans. His peers, businesses, and customers all value his industry experience.

In February 2022, Shew will celebrate his 40th year as a California insurance industry professional.

Wellman Shew has spent his entire career in the employee benefits industry, witnessing numerous industry changes as more companies transitioned benefit plans away from traditional pension models and toward new programs. Other significant changes included the Affordable Care Act's mandated health insurance requirements and new marketplace options that expanded the reach of benefit packages to the smallest California businesses. Despite these massive changes, Shew has maintained his top position in the industry, as evidenced by personal profiles in industry-specific publications.

Shew recently launched a blog on his personal website, WellmanShew.com, chronicling various aspects of employee benefits and insurance in an effort to share his expertise with other industry professionals and consumers. Recent topics have included the advantages and disadvantages of health savings accounts, short- and long-term disability insurance, high-deductible health plans, umbrella insurance, and how to save money on insurance. As plan options evolve, consumer education is critical for assisting individuals in making the best decisions for their health and retirement.