Our goal is to provide exceptional advice and service to both employers and individuals. With over 20 years of expertise, Benefit Analysts, Inc. has served thousands of individuals and businesses in middle Georgia with health insurance along with life, dental, medicare supplements, and disability plans.
We provide professional help designed to meet your specific needs with a wide range of insurance products for your business and your family. Simply request a quote from any of the insurance lines shown in the portfolio of services listed below.
Our People

Wayne Gullatt
Office: (478) 746-3259
Email: wayne@benefit-analysts.com
Wayne Gullatt is a graduate of Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, in 1972 with a degree in mathematics and has been a member of the Macon executive and employee benefits community since the early 1970’s. He was one of the first brokers to install a self-funded medical plan in Macon.
He has built a practice over many years by working with all size groups helping business owners and professionals design employee benefit programs that enable them to recruit and retain qualified employees.
Wayne has been/is active in numerous charitable, community and social organizations including the Macon Rotary Club, the American College of Chartered Life Underwriters (CLU) since 1977, the American College of Chartered Financial Consultants (ChFC) since 1983, a member and past president of the Macon Chapter of CLU’s and ChFC’s, a member and past board member of the Macon Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, a member of the Macon and National Association of Health Underwriters and a member of the Macon Estate Planning Council.

Jim Shipley
Office: (478) 746-3259
Email: jim@benefit-analysts.com
Jim Shipley is a graduate of Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK in 1968, with a B.S. in Business Administration, graduating as “Outstanding Senior in the School of Business.” After a few years in the U.S. Navy, he worked in the trust department of a Macon bank and then entered the insurance business in 1972, earning the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) in 1976 and is a past member of life insurance’s “Million Dollar Roundtable.”
Jim has been involved in a number of charitable and civic organizations over the years, including being awarded the Perry Kiwanis Club “Man of the Year.” He is a past member of the Perry mayor’s committee for planning and community growth.

Kimberly Grimes
Agent/Broker Specializing in Medicare and Individual Health Insurance
Office: (478) 746-3259
Email: kimberly@benefit-analysts.com
Kimberly Grimes joined us in January 2012. As a licensed professional, she has worked in the insurance field since 1991. She specializes in administering Medicare and a wide range of Individual/Family Health benefits. Kimberly has developed an expertise in serving the needs of our clients who are facing the confusing maze of Medicare options and Medicare related policies. She is AHIP certified with all of the major Medicare providers and a member of NABIP.

Aimee Talbert
Vice President
Group Insurance & Employee Benefits Associate
Office: (478) 746-3259
Email: aimee@benefit-analysts.com
Aimee Talbert is a graduate of Georgia College and State University with a B.B.A. Degree in Business Administration, majoring in management. As a licensed professional, she has worked in the field of benefit administration since 1998 and specializes in administering group employee benefits.
Aimee has developed an expertise in serving the needs of our clients who are confronted with the complex issues of human resource administration and the compliance questions in this changing benefits environment.

Carol Goings
Office: (478) 746-3259
Email: carolgoings@benefit-analysts.com
Carol Goings has been in the insurance business and in this agency for over 50 years. Her proficiency in processing applications, her product and carrier knowledge, combined with the wealth of clients she has serviced over the years, brings a depth of expertise that few agencies can match.
Phone
(478) 746-3259
Address
1027 Walnut Street
Macon, GA 31201
