Wellman Shew is an entrepreneur, business leader and long-time professional in the California health insurance and employee benefits industries. Based in Fresno, California, Shew currently serves as Owner and Agency Manager at Shew & Company Insurance Services Inc., an employee benefits brokerage established in 2005.
An insurance specialist for nearly four decades, Shew is proficient in a number of insurance packages and insurance-related products, including employee benefits, Section 125 plans, life insurance, disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), long-term care insurance, and 401k plans. His industry experience is respected by his peers, businesses and consumers alike.
Shew officially marked his 40th year as a California insurance industry professional in February 2022.
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An HSA is a health savings account, a type of account that allows you to set aside money to use for future medical expenses. You can even use your HSA to take advantage of interest rates. However, some things to remember when setting up an HSA. Interest rates are less critical than fees The interest […]