BenefitsPRO Magazine-April/May 2022

Letter from the Editor

Leading the way

Paul Wilson | April 25, 2022

As COVID's many impacts continue to ripple through our industry, the need for leadership and courage becomes more vital by the day.

Action/Reaction

Benefits pros, but not tech pros

BenefitsPRO Editors | May 24, 2022

Our readers share some of their biggest mistakes--and lessons learned--when it comes to technology.

April 21, 2022

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Profile

2022 Broker of the Year: Meet the finalists

Our five 2022 Broker of the Year finalists represent the vanguard of benefits advisors leading the way into the future.

Broker of the Year Finalists

2022 Broker of the Year finalist: Ami Shah

Dan Cook | April 22, 2022

Empathy, passion and a knack for social connections are what drive Ami Shah as she helps her clients reimagine employee benefits.

2022 Broker of the Year finalist: Braden Monaco

Dan Cook | April 21, 2022

The founder of Blue Horizon helps clients address immediate needs while developing a long-term view of benefits.

2022 Broker of the Year finalist: Elsa Glorioso

Scott Wooldridge | April 20, 2022

From oncology nurse to VP of insurance services, Elsa Glorioso has been exceeding expectations in every step of her journey.

2022 Broker of the Year finalist: Kim Eckelbarger

Dan Cook | April 19, 2022

The founder of Tropical Benefits measures her words, listens carefully, and, more often than not, offers unexpected insights.

2022 Broker of the Year finalist: Josh Butler

Scott Wooldridge | April 18, 2022

Josh Butler's background may be traditional and conservative, but his approach to business leans heavily on innovation.

Features

Positive outlook: 8 trends in voluntary benefits

Bonnie Brazzell | May 12, 2022

The latest Eastbridge Consulting/BenefitsPRO voluntary survey paints a picture of our new normal.

Face of Change

My best is yet to come: A Q&A with Al Schiebel

Paul Wilson | May 04, 2022

Al Schiebel is CEO and founder of Schiebel & Associates, where he helps individuals and medium businesses with their insurance and benefits needs.