Member: Bobie Collins
Position: Employee Benefits Specialist/Life & Health Insurance Producer
Areas of Expertise:
Provide large and small employers, municipalities and individuals with cost-effective benefit plans and services.
As an employer benefits specialist, I craft programs to help employers recruit, retain and reward valued employees. I also advise and provide employers with comprehensive resources pertaining to PPACA, COBRA and ERISA compliance. As a licensed and certified health and life insurance agent, I offer advice and guidance to individuals seeking health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance and long term care coverage. Through my membership with the National Association of Health Underwriters and as current Secretary/Treasurer for the West Tennessee Association of Health Underwriters Chapter, I am able to take advantage of educational opportunities to further enhance my knowledge and expertise. As a NAHU member, I am able to conduct advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels of government to advance the interests of health insurance professionals and promote affordable and responsible private health insurance market solutions.
Other Interests:
"My interests include keeping up with the multitude of activities my children enjoy such as softball, cheerleading and football while spending as much quality time with them as possible. Outside of my children, I love to cook and experiment in the kitchen for family and friends!"
Why did you join the Ambassador Program?
"The Ambassador Program provides a plethora of valuable opportunities to encourage, cultivate and promote growth for businesses in Obion County by giving businesses a network in which to stay better connected."
Why do you serve as an Ambassador?
"I am proud to be from Obion County and I want to be one of the first to welcome new and potential residents and businesses to our wonderful community and show them why they will love Obion County, too!"
What is the Chamber's role in the business community?
"The Chamber's role in the business community is to enthusiastically promote growth by encouraging Obion County businesses to do business within Obion County while advocating and promoting Obion County to the outside world."