Dan Shaner, RHU
Sales Executive
Dan Shaner is a Sales Executive for Horton’s Benefit Solutions. In this role, Dan is responsible for providing custom employee benefit solutions to new and existing clients. He is part of a team of employee benefits-focused specialists dedicated to delivering innovative healthcare solutions to employers.
Dan brings 36 years of insurance experience to his Horton clients. Prior to joining Horton in 2017, Dan served as President of The Shaner Agency, specializing in financial services and group benefit plans for businesses. While leading The Shaner Agency for more than 30 years, Dan gained invaluable knowledge and experience in serving clients with diverse needs.
For Dan, the most rewarding aspect of his position at Horton is the opportunity to assist dynamic business owners as they grow their businesses. Dan particularly enjoys forming meaningful and lasting relationships with his clients.
“Our clients need us now more than ever,” said Dan. “With the health insurance and employee benefit arenas changing rapidly, our clients rely on us to stay up with the latest changes and help them navigate the complex world of employee benefits.”
Dan received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary Education from Lakeland University in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Dan is a lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana. He and his wife currently reside in Munster, Indiana where they raised their two sons. When not at work, Dan enjoys all sports, especially golf. He also actively supports his college alma mater.
Fact File
- Bachelor of Arts , Lakeland University, Sheboygan, WI
- Life & Health Producer
- Property & Casualty Producer
- Registered Health Underwriter (RHU)
- NASD Series 6, Series 63 and Series 65
- Horton Group, Sales Executive, 2020 to present
- Horton Group, Senior Sales Executive , 2017 to 2020
- The Shaner Agency, President, 1985 to 2017
- Mass Mutual, District Manager, 1983 to 1985
- Mass Mutua, Agent, 1981 to 1983
- Qualifying Life Member of Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
- NAHU’s Leading Producer Round Table (LPRT)
- National Quality Award
- National Association of Health Underwriters, member
- UnitedHealthcare National Advisory Council, past member
- Anthem BCBS Agent Advisory Council, member
- Lakeland University Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Committee, member
- TradeWinds Rehabilitation Center “Golf for Kids” Committee, member
- Lakeland University Athletic Hall of Fame, inductee