In his role, he will support business development in emerging PFL States by providing comprehensive plans with affordable premiums
As business opportunities for benefits brokers grow, with more states implementing mandatory paid family and leave plans, The DBL Center has been rapidly expanding. As of February 2025, Chris Zimmerman joins The DBL Center family as a sales analyst, supporting our sales force through every stage of the sales cycle, from RFP intake all the way to implementation.
He comes to our wholesale general agency from Mutual of Omaha. Prior to that, he spent seven years at Guardian in a variety of sales and support roles.
Chris Zimmerman’s experience working with top carriers brings unique knowledge and insight to The DBL Center. He’s spent more than a decade overseeing the sales cycles and servicing broker and policyholder needs across New York and northern New Jersey, specializing in statutory disability benefits, short-term & long-term disability (LTD), group life, dental & worksite products. His experience with these benefits allows him to seek ways to keep premiums affordable while providing comprehensive plans.
Zimmerman’s passion for matching clients with the right insurance products is evident. “I know how important income protection is to people and to families. I’ve always wanted to be as close to it as I possibly could, assisting brokers, and making sure people get what they need. It’s important to me that people understand the benefits that are available to them,” he said.
Success in the insurance industry hinges on recognizing opportunities. The DBL Center sales team helps brokers recognize risks and gaps in their clients’ coverage to provide better plans with lower premium costs. This consultative selling approach benefits our brokers’ clients while boosting their bottom line. But it requires a knowledgeable team to maintain the high-level of white-glove, white-label service The DBL Center offers.
“As we grow, it is important to me to bolster our sales team with the support they need,” said DBL Center president and CEO Michael Cohen. “In his role as sales analyst, Zimmerman will streamline our sales process. His role will include helping to generate RFPs and proposals and analyzing coverage to find opportunities to save money on statutory benefits and roll that savings into ancillary products.”
Zimmerman is excited for the next chapter of his career with The DBL Center. “I can tell this is a place where people really care about the jobs they do and the difference that they’re making. I couldn’t be happier to have this opportunity.”
