Chuck Kier is a Benefits Consultant who helps employers identify innovative strategies to manage healthcare costs and improve employee benefits programs. He works closely with organizations to evaluate their benefit plan structures, with particular expertise in self-funded health plans, ERISA compliance, and cost-containment strategies that support both employers and employees.
Chuck has been a member of the Gilbert’s Risk Solutions team for more than 13 years. Throughout his time with the firm, he has focused on helping employers navigate the complexities of employee benefits while developing practical solutions that address rising healthcare costs and regulatory requirements.
Prior to joining Gilbert’s Risk Solutions, Chuck spent 26 years as a Benefits Advisor for a Third-Party Administrator (TPA). This extensive experience provided him with a strong foundation in benefit plan administration, healthcare funding strategies, and employee benefits consulting, which continues to benefit the clients he serves today.
He specializes in working with employers seeking creative and effective ways to reduce healthcare expenses while maintaining quality benefits for their workforce. His background in self-funded health plans and ERISA compliance allows him to help organizations understand their options and make informed decisions regarding their employee benefit programs.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1976. He currently holds Life & Accident and Property & Casualty insurance licenses and previously held a Series 7 Securities License. He is also a member of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals.
Chuck resides in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Terri. They have a son, Chris, who lives in the Pittsburgh area. Chuck remains active in his community through volunteer work with a food bank in the Butler, Pennsylvania area and is committed to helping employers develop effective benefit strategies that support their long-term success.
