Introducing Our New Director of Group Benefits: Jim Macaitis

We’re excited to announce that Jim Macaitis has joined the OCI team as our Director of Group Benefits. This new role will better align our Group Admin and Benefit Operations teams to best serve our agent and carrier partners. With over 20 years of experience in employee benefits strategy and design, Jim brings a wealth of industry knowledge that will help elevate our Group Benefits department to new heights.

Jim brings a proven track record of fostering meaningful industry relationships and developing innovative benefit strategies that align with the evolving needs of clients and partners. His approach centers on collaboration, strategic problem-solving, and delivering high-impact solutions backed by responsive, service-driven support. He’s eager to collaborate with you—our valued agents and carrier partners—to expand our capabilities and ensure your needs are met with the excellence you expect from OCI.

What this means for our agent and carrier partners:

Stronger collaboration – A hands-on approach to supporting agents and carriers with customized group benefit strategies.
Increased responsiveness – Streamlined communication and faster turnaround times to better serve your clients.
Enhanced market expertise – Access to deeper industry insights and competitive strategies to help you grow your business.
Commitment to partnership – A dedicated focus on strengthening relationships and delivering shared success.

We’re looking forward to the impact Jim will bring to our partnerships, and to continuing to grow together with you.