Michele WegnerAccount Executive
Areas of Expertise
- Employee Benefits
- Account Management
- HR Technology
Qualifications
- 20 years of experience in Health Insurance
- Life and Health Insurance Licenses
- License 0G88729
Michele has been in the health insurance industry for 20 years and counting. Resourceful and solutions-oriented, Michele has a natural ability to build relationships and help clients achieve their objectives. Michele enjoys getting to know her clients and learning more about their needs.
Before coming on with Aston Sharp, Michele started her career in the call center at Health Net Inc. in 2002 working with members. Through the years she made her way to the sales department, first in new sales, then to go on as a group service representative in the large group segment and finally landing in the major account segment managing employer groups such as SCE, Mattel and AT&T to name a few.
Michele’s responsibilities include, first and foremost, account management across all of Aston Sharp’s departments, including employee-sponsored health insurance as well as new case implementation. She is also considered a benefits SME (subject matter expert). Her expertise in benefits knowledge comes from her long tenure working at a health carrier.
Latest Blog Posts
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Dear HR: Bringing Employees Back to the Office Without Losing Engagement or Retention
Dear HR Manager, Our leadership team wants employees back in the office more consistently, but many of my team members prefer hybrid flexibility. How can I make changes without hurting engagement or retention? — Caught in the Middle Dear Caught in the Middle, You’re not alone. Many leaders are navigating this exact tension. Start by
February 23, 2026 -
Supporting Wellness with Aromatherapy
Sometimes wellness comes down to small moments in the day that help you reset. Aromatherapy is an easy way to work that kind of pause into your routine. Used with intention, essential oils can support stress relief, focus, sleep routines, and emotional balance. Whether it’s a calming scent during a tense afternoon or a refreshing
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Q&A Employer Compliance Guide: Can Employees Transfer Commuter Funds or Drop Voluntary Coverage Mid-Year? February’s Top Compliance Questions Answered
2.5.26 | QUALIFYING EVENT CLARIFICATION Q. An employee and his spouse are under age 26 and covered by their respective parents’ health plans. His wife’s father will be leaving his job soon and the wife will lose coverage. Is this a qualifying event for both the employee and his wife to enroll in the employee’s group
February 23, 2026
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I cannot say enough about Gus and Michelle. They are always there to help, answer questions. Our company is located outside of Chicago. And when we needed them to come in and do a presentation for renewal, they were here to make sure that it was informative to the employees and process was seamless. Just a great group of people to be working with!
