About Us

History

Vision

NPC Benefits was initially founded in 1991 as National Planning Consultants, a specialty provider of supplemental disability plans for large employers. Today, NPC works jointly with group benefit consultants and other insurance professionals to bring the most innovative supplemental income protection concepts and products to large employers and associations, using customized enrollment communications and technology.

To enhance the availability, convenience and communication of personal income protection plans to employees, associations, individuals and families
Having adequate income protection insurance is one of the most important aspects of financial planning, as it protects the one asset that provides for everything—your current and future income. NPC’s focus is on offering the most innovative income protection plans available today, with significant discounts and no health questions, through both employers and associations.

Our communications are tailored to each organization and individual, with multiple cost/benefit options for all needs and budgets, promoting optimal plan reception and participation.

leadership

Ken Yarbrough, President

Ken has nearly 30 years of experience in all areas of employee benefits, with a concentration in executive and supplemental disability insurance plans. Prior to becoming a consultant, Ken spent much of his career in sales and management with leading disability carriers such as Unum and MassMutual. That focused experience in a unique niche of the benefits industry has provided valuable expertise on the most innovative plan designs, concepts and customized communication strategies available. Ken is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Risk Management.

Susanne Boyer, Vice President Client Services

Susanne is an experienced insurance professional with over 19 years experience in both insurance and human resources. She has held various roles in the insurance space at publicly traded corporations, brokerage firms and a leading insurance carrier, MassMutual. Susanne spent the majority of her career in Client Services leading and developing Account Management and Relationship Management teams. She has an in-depth understanding of executive benefits and is focused on optimizing both client relationships and case performance. Susanne is a graduate of Carson-Newman University with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Human Services.