Rick Lindquist

Richard (Rick) Kurt Lindquist II (born November 30, 1984) is an American writer, entrepreneur, and investor. He is currently the President of Zane Benefits, the leader in defined contribution healthcare solutions. Zane Benefits works with brokers, agents and CPAs to transition businesses to defined contribution health benefits solutions. Rick joined Zane Benefits in 2007 and was appointed President in 2011.
Early Life and Education
Lindquist was born and raised in the Raleigh metropolitan area. He earned a B.S. in Economics and a B.A. in Computer Science from Duke University in 2007 where he was President of the Delta Sigma Phi social fraternity.
Career
In 2007, after graduating from Duke University, Lindquist joined Zane Benefits as its 13th employee to distribute defined contribution group health plans. The mission of Zane Benefits is to provide small businesses with simple and friendly healthcare solutions. Zane Benefits offers Software-As-A-Service (SAAS) solutions that allow small businesses to reimburse employees for individual health insurance.
Lindquist served in several roles before he was appointed to Director of Sales of Zane Benefits in 2009. Since 2011, he has served as the President of Zane Benefits. As President, Lindquist has been critical in the development of the firm's flagship product, ZaneHealth, and in ensuring its compliance with IRS regulations, ERISA, HIPAA, and the market reforms of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Lindquist is a sought after speaker and reference for his expertise on defined contribution health plans. In June of 2014, Lindquist was quoted in an article on the front page of the New York Times Small Business Section. The article explained how Zane Benefits' software addresses the challenges small businesses face in offering health insurance, and the importance of compliance.
Zane Benefits was also featured on the front page of The Wall Street Journal and USA Today.
Bibliography
Lindquist is the author and co-author of several publications in the health benefits industry. His work revolves around defined contribution plans and the changing landscape of the health care industry.
* The Inevitable End of Small Business Health Insurance (2014)
* How Defined Contribution Health Benefits Help Employers Recruit and Retain Employees (2012)
Speaking
Lindquist is a frequent speaker and is often engaged by the health insurance industry to speak at conferences.
* Insurance Agent Conference (February, 2013)
* Washington Association of Health Underwriters Symposium (March, 2013)
* Tennessee Association of Health Underwriters Symposium (March, 2013)
* 2013 Benefits Selling Expo Session, "Defined Contribution Healthcare - The Next Benefits Revolution" (May, 2013)
* Workplace Benefits Mania 2013 Panelist (July, 2013)
Personal Life
Rick is a member of several groups outside of work. He serves as the Salt Lake City Alumni Chair for Duke University and is also a member of the Park City CEO Forum and the Old Trinity Club. He enjoys skiing and mountain bike riding.

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