synergistic benefits, llc began as a women owned Employee Benefits brokerage firm located in west Knoxville.
Our key member is Mary “Kathy” Underwood.
About Us
Kathy Underwood – Principal
kunderwood@synergisticbenefits.com
c. 865.254.9248
Prior to establishing synergistic benefits, llc, Kathy began her insurance experience at age 17 working in her Dad’s insurance agency. After graduating from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a Bachelors of Science degree in Logistics, Kathy worked for companies such as United States Lines (Sales), Sara Lee (Distribution, Fleet and Safety Management), and GE (Inventory Control). For the past nine years, Kathy has been helping employers reduce their healthcare cost, and assisting them in the overall management of their employee benefit programs. Prior experience with Athens Insurance, opened opportunities to help employers with Commercial and Workman’s Compensation Insurance programs as well as Employee Benefits. Kathy resides in Knoxville with her two children.