GROUP VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PRODUCTS

The purpose of this RFP is to obtain proposals to be used to identify the insurance carrier(s) most suited to offer group accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, short term disability, plans to Chesapeake Public Schools employees. Chesapeake Public Schools will also explore adding Pet Insurance coverages. The District will not consider responses from non-insurance carriers.

Employees of Chesapeake Public Schools are currently offered voluntary insurance products through UNUM . These plans include accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short term disability insurance coverages.

Please note the number of apps reflects all Accident and Hospital Indemnity tiers (EE, EE+SP, EE+CH, Family).

Chesapeake Public Schools seeks proposals from qualified insurance carrier(s) to provide Group Voluntary Insurance Products as specified in this document and any associated attachments. The District requires services to begin January 1, 2027 (with Open Enrollment scheduled in October 2026). Our current contract for these services is with UNUM, this contract expires on December 31, 2026.

Gallagher Benefit Services is the current insurance consultant for Chesapeake Public Schools benefit programs. They will provide appropriate resources to coordinate, monitor and place the program on behalf of the District

Based on enrollment, the District is the seventh largest school district in Virginia. With nearly 40,000 students and 6,000 employees in 56 schools and centers, the District is committed to providing excellence in education for the children of Chesapeake.

The Chesapeake Public School System is an equal educational opportunity school system. The School Board of the City of Chesapeake also adheres to the principles of equal opportunity in employment and, therefore, prohibits discrimination in terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, religion, age, or disability.