Thought Leaders
Thought Leaders is the home to the voices of industry leaders, as they share their expertise and insights directly from the field. Explore this section to gain the perspectives of those at the top of their class.

The Hartford is a leader in property and casualty insurance, employee benefits and mutual funds. We are proud to be widely recognized for our customer service excellence, sustainability practices, trust and integrity. For more than 200 years, we have provided people and businesses with the support and protection they need to pursue their unique ambitions, seize opportunity and prevail through unexpected challenges. Visit TheHartford.com to learn more.
Pets are family. But with pet care costs on the rise, unexpected vet bills can take a bite out of the family budget. In fact, 98% of pet owners underestimate the lifetime cost of a pet. More pet owners trust Nationwide® over any other insurer to protect their pets’ health. We offer the most comprehensive coverage available, with the highest overall payouts and the lowest average premiums. Get reimbursed for your pet’s veterinary treatments, surgeries, lab tests, X-rays and more. Plus, enjoy the freedom to use any vet, including specialists and emergency providers. Learn more at PetsVoluntaryBenefits.com or call 855-874-4944.
Roundstone is an innovative employee health benefits company helping small- and mid-size businesses deliver affordable, high-quality coverage. Founded in 2003, Roundstone has partnered with over 1,000 employers through our group medical captive, enabling them to safely self-fund by sharing risk, gaining control, and keeping savings where they belong. With industry-leading cost containment, unmatched long-term savings, and efficient onboarding backed by tailored support, Roundstone helps businesses thrive while taking care of their people.
Renaissance Benefits provides innovative dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental health, accident, PFML and absence management solutions alongside exceptional customer service to groups of all sizes nationwide. Individual products include dental and vision insurance, along with a hearing discount program. Our goals include: providing customers with flexible plans that meet their needs, developing and maintaining lasting relationships, and ensuring customers receive strong value.
EyeMed Vision Care is a leader in vision benefits. We deliver stand-out benefits centered around an outstanding member experience. EyeMed boasts America’s largest vision network and we’re a Top-Tier Partner of the OneSight EssilorLuxottica foundation. EyeMed is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Learn more at eyemed.com.
Securian Financial, the third-largest direct writer of group life insurance in the U.S., offers life and supplemental health insurance benefits to employers and their employees nationwide. Securian is the top provider of group life insurance to state governments—15—and has an extensive list of Fortune 500 employer clients, including 22 of the Fortune 100. Benefits brokers and employers interested in learning more can find a sales professional to talk to in their region at www.securian.com/contact-us/group-sales.html.
Backed by our very own industry-leading technology and a commitment to excellence, Sterling delivers better products, better technology, and better service for HR teams across Canada.
As Canada’s largest independent benefits brokerage, we provide customizable, cost-effective plans by working with all carriers to optimize coverage and reduce costs, for any size of Canadian employer.
Sterling Brokers simplifies benefits administration with SCB Connect, our proprietary platform that streamlines enrolment, billing, payroll deductions, and compliance in a single, intuitive system, with access for employees and plan admins. Our dedicated account management and expert service team ensure seamless support, with 90% of inquiries resolved in under four hours.
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