Van Valen Associates

12/06/2025

Today we visited our friends at the Local 237 Long Island Division for a fun morning of Christmas cheer with Santa! 🎄🎅😁☕️

Thank you Teamsters, for having us.

11/11/2025

11/04/2025

Fall into coverage. Rise in confidence. 🍂🍁➕️

10/07/2025

It was great speaking with your Commissioner at the NY Fire District Conference in Saratoga.

We appreciate your time and consideration in sharing the benefit information at your next meeting.

Our team looks forward to the opportunity to help bring benefits to your valued volunteers and retirees at no cost to your department.

Just like the Fire Department, we are on call and ready for duty! 516-399-0700

Thank you for all you do and the peace of mind you bring to your communities.

10/07/2025

Dream garage goals: One big red fire truck, please! 😁💭🚒

It was an honor to connect with Fire Commissioners at the 2025 AFDSNY Conference. Now it's time to work delivering "Benefits Built for Bravery" - custom benefit platforms designed to give Fire Departments including volunteers and retirees access to the quality coverage they deserve. 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒👍

Thank you all to all the Fire Districts of New York for your service!

09/29/2025

We're ready! 🔥🚒👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

Annual 2025 Association of Fire Districts of The State of New York Conference.

If you're in town stop by, say hello and extinguish some stress with us! 😁

09/02/2025

Van Valen Associates would like to recognize all our hard working members out there! Thank you for all you do. 🛠👷‍♀️👮‍♂️👨‍🏭 🇺🇸

06/16/2025

Ryan inspired so many with this closing quote at last weeks conference in Cape Cod.

06/06/2025

Ryan C. Bennett inspired so many this week with this powerful final quote from his speech at the 2025 MVSOA Conference.

"You always answer a call to action—especially when it comes from veterans. Even if it means a six-hour drive. You do it. You have to. They fought for us, they deserve people who will fight for them."

06/06/2025

Ryan Hits the Road for Veterans: A Memorable visit to Cape Cod

This week, Ryan accepted a special invitation to Massachusetts for a powerful purpose—connecting with a dedicated Veteran Service Officer he’s partnered with for years and attending the annual MVSOA Conference in beautiful Cape Cod.

The conference brought together over 200 Veteran Service Offices from across Massachusetts, all gathering to exchange knowledge, build partnerships, and bring valuable resources back to their local communities.

But it wasn’t all business! These hardworking VSOs took time to unwind, and Ryan was right there with them—joining in a lively networking party in the hotel lobby and even hopping aboard a fishing trip!

Still, Ryan’s main focus never wavered: sharing how Van Valen Associates’ highly successful Veterans Benefit Program can help VSO offices support veterans health in their communities. He spent the majority of his time building relationships and offering resources to expand outreach and impact.

Ryan summed it up best during his speech infront of the MVSOA board and conference attendees:

"You always answer a call to action—especially when it comes from veterans. Even if it means a six-hour drive. You do it. You have to. They fought for us, so they deserve people who will fight for them."

One special moment? Ryan brought along his father’s Vietnam-era uniform—a personal tribute to his hero and an unforgettable conversation starter at the conference table!

It was a trip of purpose, pride, and connection. Exactly the kind of mission that reminds us why we do what we do. 🪖🎖🇺🇸

04/29/2025

Congratulations to our friends who were recognized during the 2025 LaborPress Leadership Awards. 🛠👷‍♀️👷‍♂️🎖👏

04/29/2025

Has the status of your health coverage changed?

We have options that may be a better fit than the one that you currently have.

Please feel free to call our office. There are no bad questions.