Broker Solutions Workshop
Why, When and How to Hire a Broker

Date & Time: Thursday, October 17, 2019 | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Venue: Waltham Woods | Waltham, MA
Cost: $170 member | $220 non-member

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Healthcare is changing rapidly, and costs are putting tremendous pressures on companies’ bottom lines. Companies are seeking quality employee benefits that keep costs in check. If you are a HR, operations or financial executive interested in learning more about why, when and how to hire a broker to help you with these efforts, this half-day seminar is for you.

Get the answers you need to provide quality, cost-effective employee benefits:

  • When to look for a broker
  • The difference between a broker, consultant, and adviser, and why it’s important
  • Assessing which services you need
  • How the philosophy of an organization shapes broker selection
  • Identifying candidates
  • What to include in a Request for Proposal (RFP)
  • Selecting finalists
  • Evaluating whether or not the relationship is providing value

Audience:

This program is intended for HR professionals and operations and financial executives.


Speakers:

Am Employer Perspective —
When to Shop for a Broker and the Effect of Industry Consolidations
Hallie Pierson, Vice President, Total Rewards and HR Systems, Agero

The Pros and Cons of Different Pricing Arrangements and Stop Loss Considerations 
Liz Spath,
Principal, Mercer

Panel Discussion: How to Assess Your Needs, Select a Broker, and Ensure You’re Receiving Value

Panelists:

Chrystine M. Heier, Principal and Co-Owner, Sullivan Benefits

Elizabeth Holman, Director, Health and Group Benefits, Willis Towers Watson

John Myers, President, Luke Jackson Benefit Solutions

Eric M. Sanner, Senior Vice President, East Region Health Practice Leader, Segal Consulting

Moderated by John Brouder, Partner Emeritus and Consultant, Boston Benefit Partners

For all of our programs, NEEBC prides itself on providing product/service agnostic content.


NEEBC programs may qualify for CEBS continuing professional education (CPE) credit.
Participants must determine if the program aligns with "CEBS Content Domain."