BenefitsPRO Magazine-July/August 2021
Features
Our annual Health Care Survey offers a glimpse of the emerging long-term impacts on health care and benefits delivery.
Letter from the Editor
Our five 2021 Broker of the Year finalists are each focused on embracing change and guiding their clients through the turbulent days ahead.
Broker of the Year Finalists
Edwige Ligonde has faced challenges before; the pandemic year was just the latest.
A big part of Miner's approach is encouraging employers to look at self-funding, which allows more cost transparency.
Mike Hill's journey into the benefits industry started when he acknowledged that competitive sailing would not be his profession.
Megan Zimmerman's journey into the benefits industry has given her an expansive understanding of our health care system.
Tom DiLiegro's career path is a testament to the impact an employers' health plan can have on employees and their families.
Face of Change
Columnists
Action/Reaction
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