Business Briefs 02/06/2015

Rental coordinator

Long & Foster has named Erin Spitzer as senior rental coordinator for the Ocean City Vacation Rental office.

Spitzer grew up in Carroll County, Md. and has lived in Ocean City for 12 years. This April will mark her five-year anniversary with Long & Foster.

Spitzer married her childhood sweetheart and recently welcomed a son. An animal lover since childhood, she keeps treats in her office for when owners bring their four-legged friends. A self-proclaimed people person, she’s enthusiastic and loves all the interesting personalities she has an opportunity to interact with in this position. Her goal is to provide superior customer service to owners and guests alike, with a personal touch.

Waldych recognized

Joni Waldych, president and owner of Innovative Benefit Solutions, LLC has been named in Insurance Business America magazine’s Hot 100 list for 2015. This annual list recognizes 100 people who have made an impact on the insurance industry over the past year and is considered one of the industry’s highest distinctions.

Waldych started Innovative Benefit Solutions in 2003 to serve the Mid-Atlantic and northeast region. During this time the agency has held 98 percent client retention and has become one of the top health and life agencies in Maryland.

Waldych holds the designation of Certified Benefit Consultant with the National Association of Alternative Benefit Consultants and is PPACA (Affordable Care Act) certified by the National Association of Health Underwriters. She is a past broker council member with Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield.

In addition, Waldych has been an elite producer with BenefitMall for the last two years. In July 2014, she was named one of the nation’s 50 Elite Women in Insurance by Insurance Business America Magazine.