Local and state government leaders across the country will have access to better information to help them create competitive, affordable employee benefits plans, thanks to a new partnership between Colonial Life and the National Forum for Black Public Administrators.

The partnership will help NFBPA members tap into research, ideas and solutions for reducing benefits costs, simplifying enrollment and administration, promoting participation in wellness programs, and boosting tax savings. Colonial Life will participate in the organization’s national events and share its expertise as an industry leader in employee benefits, particularly in the public sector market.

“Colonial Life has deep and broad experience in serving government and other public sector organizations,” said Johnny Castro, assistant vice president of public sector strategic partnerships. “We’re dedicated to helping governments and their employees with the right solutions to meet their benefits needs and build stronger communities.”

Colonial Life serves 10,000 public sector agencies, including 41 state governments, more than 5,000 local governments and more than 3,000 educational entities.

Colonial Life’s strong support and service in the public sector market includes partnerships with some of the most-respected public sector organizations in the country, including the International Public Management Association for Human Resources, National Joint Powers Alliance, National Institute of Governmental Purchasing and Association of School Business Officials.

About Colonial Life

Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company is a market leader in providing financial protection benefits through the workplace, including disability, life, accident, dental, cancer, critical illness and hospital confinement indemnity insurance. The company’s benefit services and education, innovative enrollment technology and personal service support 85,000 businesses and organizations, representing 3.5 million of America’s workers and their families. For more information visit www.coloniallife.com or connect with the company at www.facebook.com/coloniallifebenefits, www.twitter.com/coloniallife and www.linkedin.com/company/colonial-life. Colonial Life is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company.

About the NFBPA

The National Forum for Black Public Administrators is the principal and most progressive organization dedicated to the advancement of black public leadership in local and state governments. NFBPA is an independent, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1983. With over 2,500 members, NFBPA has established a national reputation for designing and implementing quality leadership development initiatives of unparalleled success. Our members are leaders and managers of public programs and agencies in more than 350 jurisdictions nationwide. Thirty-six chapters support the growth of NFBPA at the local level.