Employee benefits without the runaround.
Core Group Consulting is a boutique employee benefits firm serving businesses across the tri-state area. We manage the strategy, the details, and everything in between — so you always have someone in your corner.
Sound familiar?
Your broker disappears the moment renewal is done
Renewal costs go up every year with no real explanation
Employees come to you with questions you can’t answer
Claims issues drag on with no one taking ownership
You deserve a benefits partner who actually shows up — not just once a year.
A different kind of benefits partner.
Real people. Real answers.
When questions come up — and they always do — you’ll work directly with the people who know your plan, your employees, and your business. No call centers. No explaining your situation from scratch every time.
A strategy built around your business.
Every company has different priorities, budgets, and people. We take the time to understand how your business actually operates so your benefits plan isn't built from a template, it's built for you.
Support that doesn’t stop at renewal.
Benefits questions, claims issues, and enrollment decisions happen all year long. We’re here for all of it, not just the 30 days before your renewal date.
Most brokers focus on selling plans.
We focus on supporting the people who rely on them.
What we do
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Medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits designed around your team, not pulled from a one-size-fits-all catalog.
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We help you understand your options, evaluate carriers, and make informed decisions at renewal, without the last-minute pressure or unexplained rate increases.
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From new hire onboarding to open enrollment, we help employees understand their coverage and get the answers they need, taking that burden off your internal team.
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When claims issues, billing errors, or carrier disputes arise, we step in. We work to resolve problems before they become a bigger headache for you or your employees.
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We support HRIS platforms and benefits administration tools, helping manage the day-to-day details that keep your benefits program running smoothly.
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Our relationship doesn’t end when your policy is written. We’re accessible throughout the year for questions, issues, and guidance whenever you need us.
What our clients say
Before working with Core Group Consulting, managing employee benefits was stressful and time-consuming. Renewals and employee questions always felt complicated and hard to navigate.
Christian has made the entire process easy. He’s extremely responsive, explains things clearly, and handles issues quickly whenever they come up. I know our employees are supported and that our plans are being managed properly.
It’s a huge relief knowing I don’t have to worry about benefits anymore, and I can focus on managing our business. I would highly recommend him to any employer looking for a reliable and knowledgeable partner.
Aoife Duffin
Business Manager
Managing employee benefits across our restaurants can be challenging, especially with multiple locations and a team that’s constantly on the move. Core Group Consulting has made this process seamless and stress-free for us.
Christian is always responsive, explains things in a way we can understand, and ensures our employees are well taken care of. From day-to-day questions to renewals and plan decisions, we know we can rely on him to handle it all efficiently.
Having Core Group Consulting as our benefits consultant these last 10+ years gives us peace of mind and allows us to focus on running our restaurants, knowing our team’s benefits are in good hands. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Christian and his firm to other business owners who want a knowledgeable and dependable partner.
Daniel Orlin & Rafael Ohayon
Business Owners
Working with Core Group Consulting has made managing our employee benefits at MediaPost seamless and stress-free. As the owner, I need to focus on running the business, and I know I can rely on CGC to handle health benefits, from renewals and plan decisions to employee questions and claims.
Christian is responsive and provides guidance that is clear, practical, and tailored to our needs. His support gives me confidence that our employees are taken care of, while freeing me to focus on the business. I would recommend Core Group Consulting to any business owner looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and trusted benefits advisor.
Ken Fadner
Owner
A Little More About Us
Based in Manhattan — right in the heart of the tri-state market we know best
21 years of industry experience — enough to know where the problems are, and exactly how to fix them
Core Group Consulting has been serving businesses for 3 years, built from day one on two decades of relationships and know-how
Over 100 businesses served across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and a select few nationally
Year-round availability — our clients don’t wait until renewal to hear from us
Over 50 carrier relationships — giving us real leverage when it matters most
Firmly believe that a benefits question deserves a real answer, not a hold queue
Common Questions
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No.
We’re compensated directly by the insurance carriers we work with, and that commission is already built into the rates you’d pay regardless. Working with us costs you nothing extra, it just means having a knowledgeable team advocating for you and handling everything that comes after the policy is written. -
We primarily work with small and mid-sized businesses, but we also support larger groups that want a more hands-on, accessible approach. Our best-fit clients are employers who value genuine guidance and year-round support, not just a broker who shows up at renewal.
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We’re based in Manhattan and primarily serve businesses across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. We also work with select clients outside the tri-state area depending on their needs.
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Larger firms often come with multiple layers of account management, limited day-to-day access, and a feeling that you’re just another account. We take a more boutique approach. Our clients work with a dedicated team that knows their business, understands their plan, and remains accessible throughout the year, not just at renewal.
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Not at all.
Renewal is one part of what we do, but our clients rely on us year-round for employee questions, claims issues, enrollment support, carrier challenges, and general benefits guidance as needs come up.
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Yes, and it’s a meaningful part of our role. We regularly assist employees with questions about their coverage, claims, ID cards, enrollments, and other benefits-related issues — which takes real pressure off your internal HR or management team.
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Yes.
In addition to group health insurance, we advise on dental, vision, life, disability, Medicare, PEOs, and a range of ancillary benefits. Depending on your needs, we can also assist with benefits administration and HRIS support.
WORK WITH US
Ready to work with a team that actually shows up?
Whether you’re evaluating your current broker, coming up on renewal, or starting a benefits program from scratch — we’d love to have an honest conversation.
Or call us directly at 212.253.5458