About Us

Hanson Benefits, a health insurance agency for small businesses located in Appleton, Wisconsin, was founded by Chris Hanson in 2003.

The agency takes pride in providing Wisconsin small businesses with their signature hi-touch service for health insurance, retirement planning and business succession planning.

Chris H. Hanson
RHU, LUTCF
President

Chris Hanson, owner of Hanson Benefits, has over 25 years of experience in health care and health care insurance with Wisconsin small businesses. Chris is highly qualified to assist her small business clients in meeting their personal insurance needs, as well as providing guidance on cost-effective benefit plans to help retain valued employees. She provides an efficient decision-making process for business owners who wear “many hats.”
Chris also provides support services to her clients, acting as an extension of their human resources function. With her background in small business ownership and management, she truly understands small business needs.

Professional Designations/Affiliations

Registered Health Underwriter (RHU)

Life Underwriters Training Council Fellow (LUTCF)

Health Insurance Associate of America

Member, Wisconsin Association of Health Underwriters (WAHU & NAHU) since 1994

2006 - 2008 President – Fox Valley WAHU Chapter

Athena Award Winner, 2007

Volunteer of the Year, Best Friends of Neenah Menasha, 2008

2010 Media Relations Chair, WAHU State Board

2009-2010 Past President, Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce

President 2004-2005 Women Entrepreneurs of Wisconsin Fox Valley Chapter

Ambassador and numerous committees, Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce and Heart of the Valley Chamber

Endorsed Agent for:

Fox Cities Chamber Health Plan

Green Bay Chamber Health Plan

Hortonville Chamber Health Plan

New London Chamber Health Plan

Oshkosh Chamber Health Plan

Waupaca Chamber Health Plan

Heart of the Valley Chamber Health Plan