WASHINGTON, DC — Data compiled by the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) reveals a sharp increase over the past year in group health insurance premiums paid by industry employers. Information was provided by more than 500 wholesale distribution companies of all sizes and across all lines of trades, 99% of which offer health insurance as an employee benefit.
According to NAW, the average increase is 19%. Only wholesaler-distributors with more than 500 employees deviate to any significant extent from the industry norm. The average increase for these large employers is 16%.