Empower Your Workforce, Energize Your Business, Contain Cost, Gain Access: The Benefits Broker Advantage.

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Hillcrest is a dedicated organization with a clear purpose: to shape and enhance our clients’ decisions when it comes to employee benefits, ultimately leading to positive outcomes. We firmly believe that a thriving business goes beyond financial success; it encompasses the well-being of the communities they serve and the individuals they employ.  We  understand the intrinsic connection between businesses and their surrounding communities. We recognize that a company’s success is closely intertwined with the welfare and growth of the people it serves. By prioritizing employee benefits, we aim to create a ripple effect that extends far beyond the workplace.

At our core, we believe that success is driven by smart planning, ongoing evaluation, and vigilant monitoring. We have established partnerships with general agencies and other industry leaders to ensure that we can provide you with dedicated service teams that are always ready to address your benefits needs and challenges. Our ultimate aim is to establish ourselves as your trusted partner in all your employee benefits programs. By providing stability for your employees, we help you achieve your long-term goals.

We take a comprehensive approach to employee benefits, ensuring that we understand your organization inside and out to help you make the most of your benefits program. We consider everything from A to Z to address all your needs. As brokers, we work with a wide range of reputable insurance carriers across the country, always prioritizing affordability and accessibility for our clients. Our common coverages and services include:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Benefits Administration Systems
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Flexible Spending Account & HRAs
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • COBRA
  • Executive Benefits Planning
  • Key Person Life and Disability
  • Executive Long Term Care
  • HR Support & Outsourcing
  • Wellness Programs
  • Compliance Notices

David Shenassa

Throughout my career, my focus has always been on delivering exceptional value to our clients across various platforms.  At the core of our approach lies a deep appreciation for the principles of brokerage, which empower us to provide our clients with access to a wide range of financial products and services that they may not have otherwise discovered.  By leveraging our extensive network and fostering strong relationships, we are able to secure these offerings at favorable rates, ultimately translating into significant long-term savings for our clients.

A vital component of our success rests upon the exceptional human capital within our team.  Our experienced professionals bring their expertise to support our clients in achieving their insurance and investment objectives with confidence and peace of mind.  We take great pride in cultivating trustworthy partnerships, where our clients’ best interests always remain our top priority.

By embracing a client-centric approach and nurturing enduring relationships, we strive to empower our clients to navigate their financial journey with ease.  It is both a privilege and an honor to serve as their trusted advisors, assisting them in making informed decisions that contribute to their long-term financial well-being.  Together, we harness the power of human capital and forge a path towards financial success.

Career Highlights

  • Hillcrest Insurance Services Inc. – Founder and Principal since 2007
  • Near North Entertainment Insurance Services – Life & Health Department Head
  • Mullin Consulting MCG – Executive Benefits (Notable Clients: Southwestern Bell, AMGEN, Bausch & Lomb, Cedars Sinai Hospital, Disney, Mellon Bank, USC, UCLA, Zero Corporation)
  • TPF&C – Employee Benefits (Notable Clients: American Honda, Beckman Instruments, Fox)
  • Buck Consultants – Employee Benefits (Notable Clients: Disney, CSC)

Education and Professional Designations

  • University of California, Los Angeles, Applied Mathematics
  • California Department of Insurance License Number: 0818932
  • FINRA Series 6 and Series 63 CRD Number: 2244796