Janet Trautwein named compliance and government affairs executive at Warner Pacific

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (Nov. 6, 2023) — Warner Pacific, a health insurance general agency supporting health care brokers in California, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas and Florida,  announced that Janet Trautwein is joining the company as its compliance and government affairs executive. Trautwein’s appointment to Warner Pacific will open new opportunities for the general agency’s employees, brokers, carrier partners and more.

Trautwein has a distinguished career in the insurance industry, spanning 35 years. Having served at the helm of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP, formerly NAHU) since 2005, Trautwein brings with her an extensive network of broker professional associations and is highly respected for her in-depth understanding of legislative and regulatory matters from an insider's point of view.

In her role as CEO for NABIP, Trautwein acted as primary representation for the association; worked with members of Congress, senior government officials, governors and state legislators to direct government and political affairs of the organization; and provided oversight of its political action committee. Trautwein is a sought-after speaker, frequently speaking to groups from 50 to 2,000 members on health policy and health reform issues and is an approved instructor for continuing education for health insurance and human resources professionals in all 50 U.S. states.

As Warner Pacific’s compliance and government affairs executive, Trautwein will serve as a critical resource for the agency’s broker partners in compliance-related matters, providing hands-on guidance and insight to support brokers in navigating policies that impact the industry.

“One of the key benefits of Janet joining the Warner Pacific team is that our brokers will have access to her extensive inside knowledge of health insurance compliance, empowering them to better serve their clients,” said John Nelson, co-CEO of Warner Pacific. "Janet has been on the inside and will bring an unprecedented understanding of future trends and a unique perspective of the industry."

"I'm honored to join Warner Pacific. I have long admired their commitment to outstanding service and their reputation for being an excellent partner to their brokers,” Janet Trautwein said. “I share their commitment to high-quality, innovative products and services, and I am excited to collaborate closely in their mission to make a difference in our industry.”