2020 will go down as a defining year in American history, marked by the largest pandemic since the 1918 Spanish Flu, an economic shutdown that destroyed some industries (and created new ones), civil unrest and protests across the country, and one of the ugliest political campaigns in ages. Let's take a look at some of the key events of the year, and their impact on the employee benefits industry.

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Emily Payne

Emily Payne is director, content analytics 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.