Cullen J. Werwie

Associate

Cullen J. Werwie

Associate

Cullen Werwie is a trusted advisor whose practice as a member of Foley’s Tax, Benefits & Estate Planning and Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice Groups is informed by his previous careers in the health insurance industry and state government.

Prior to law school, Cullen worked as the director of operations for a health insurance company and for the State of Wisconsin. For the health plan, he directed vendor negotiations and contracting, managed the account retention team, and assisted with the restructuring of the company from a joint venture to a wholly owned subsidiary of a health system. During this time, he assisted in the negotiations of key contracts including an RFP that led to the selection of a new pharmacy benefit manager. While with the state, Cullen served as an aide in the Assembly, Senate, and executive branch, and as the Governor’s spokesperson.

Community Involvement

  • Board Member, Wisconsin Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
23 August 2024 Viewpoints

Employers Required to Provide New Health and Welfare Employee Benefit Notice

There are new regulations requiring employers who offer hospital indemnity or other fixed indemnity insurance benefits for plan years starting on or after January 1, 2025, to provide specific notice of the benefit to all employees “on the first page of any marketing, application, and enrollment materials… in at least 14-point font.”
14 August 2024 Viewpoints

Department of Labor's Authority Disputed

The recent Supreme Court decision creates uncertainty about the Department of Labor's ability to use an administrative proceeding, based...
18 June 2024

Thorny Laws That ICHRA Vendors Should Consider

Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) have continued to grow in popularity since their inception in 2019.
11 June 2024 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents Spot Pet Insurance in Sale to Independence Pet Holdings

Foley & Lardner LLP represented Spot Pet Insurance (Spot), a rapidly growing pet insurance brand offering dog and cat coverage plans in the United States and Canada, in its sale to Independence Pet Holdings, Inc. (IPH), an innovative multi-brand pet insurance provider.
22 April 2024 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents AI Pioneer Matterport in Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by CoStar Group

Foley & Lardner LLP is representing Matterport, Inc. in its proposed acquisition by CoStar Group for an estimated equity value of approximately $2.1 billion and an enterprise value of approximately $1.6 billion.
17 April 2024 Legal News: Employee Benefits Insights

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 401(k) Plan Fiduciary Implications

AI is emerging as a major transformative force across various industries, including finance and retirement planning.