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The 'BEN' talks: The personal side of the industry

In the closing “BEN" Talks at the Broker Expo, three industry professionals shared the personal stories that drive them.

Photos of Rachel Miner's son in the hospital During the closing BEN Talks at the BenefitsPRO Broker Expo, Rachel Miner shared details and photos about her son’s medical journey. (Photo: Thomas Phillips/ALM)

Reducing health care costs for employers and improving care outcomes has become the core of benefits brokers’ business, so much so that they’ve become a driving force in the disruption and reform of the health care industry. But for some, it’s more than just numbers, results and happy clients; it’s personal.

In the closing “BEN” Talks at this year’s BenefitsPRO Broker Expo, three industry professionals shared their “Why.” Thrive Benefits’ Rachel Miner, The Benefit Group’s Jim Blacheck and E Powered Benefits’ Emma Passe shared their personal stories, offering just a glimpse of what drives them to do what they do every day.

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Emily Payne

Emily Payne

Emily Payne is the current deputy editor for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.

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