
ABOUT US
NABIP-MA is a state chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Benefits Professionals (NABIP) - the preeminent organization for health insurance and employee benefits professionals based in Washington, DC. In tandem with the resources of our national association, NABIP-MA serves the needs of the Massachusetts market, our members and our clients. We're dedicated to supporting and enhancing the value of health and benefits brokers in the private insurance market through Legislative Advocacy, Professional Development and CE Programs, Business Resources and Networking Opportunities.
NABIP Member Code of Ethics
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To hold the selling, service and administration of health insurance and related products and services as a professional and public trust and do all in my power to maintain its prestige.
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To keep paramount the needs of those whom I serve.
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To respect my clients' trust in me, and to never do anything which would betray their trust or confidence.
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To give all service possible when service is needed.
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To present policies factually and accurately, providing all information necessary for the issuance of sound insurance coverage to the public I serve.
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To use no advertising which I know may be false or misleading.
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To consider the sale, service and administration of health insurance and related products and services as a career, to know and abide by the laws of any jurisdiction Federal and State in which I practice and seek constantly to increase my knowledge and improve my ability to meet the needs of my clients.
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To be fair and just to my competitors, and to engage in no practices which may reflect unfavorably on myself or my industry.
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To treat prospects, clients and companies fairly by submitting applications which reveal all available information pertinent to underwriting a policy.
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To extend honest and professional conduct to my clients, associates, fellow agents and brokers, and the company or companies whose products I represent.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2025-2026
The NABIP-MA Board of Directors is comprised primarily of health insurance and employee benefits brokers just like you. Some own their own agencies. Others work in leadership positions in regional or national brokerage firms.
Our board members have expertise in many areas of the benefits market - from small fully insured groups to large self-funded groups, from ancillary benefits to administrative services, and from individual financial services to Medicare/senior products. We strive to bring diversity, equity and inclusion to our profession and to our leadership.
Board members serve for two-year terms beginning on July 1 each year. If you are interested in serving on the NABIP-MA board, or if you'd like to nominate someone to serve on the board, please submit your Nomination Form (link) by April 1st to be considered for any open position(s) for the upcoming year.

President
Vanguard Chair
Gregory (Greg) Puig
Head of Group Insurance, Partner
Sentinel Benefits & Financial Group
781.914.1354

Vice President
Danielle Chaplick
Practice Leader, Public Sector
781.966.3729

Treasurer
Legislative Chair
Joseph (Joe) Lawler
Partner, Senior Vice President
413.750.4414

Immediate Past President
Legislative Chair
Eric Gulko, J.D.
President
978.213.8481
Secretary
Carrier Relations Chair
Matthew (Matt) Shadrick
Area Executive Vice President, New England
508.923.2415


Director
Carrier Relations Co-Chair
Marie Chalmers
Executive Vice President, Employee Benefits
617.587.2398


Director
Membership Chair
Naomi Fiumara
Vice President of Client Relations
781.228.2178

Director
NAHU Legislative Council Chair
Mark Gaunya
Founding Principal & CEO, Captivated Health; Principal, Borislow Insurance
978.689.8200

Director
Voluntary Market Liaison
Thomas (TJ) Hannon
President
New England Enrollment Strategies
401.559.5778

Director
​Patrick (Pat) Haraden
President - Boston/Portland
617.880.1512


Immediate Past President
William (Bill) Stuart
Co-Founder
603.722.7437



LEGISLATIVE
ADVOCACY
More info coming soon