Here’s a roundup of recent staff changes in the industry: David Margrett has been appointed CEO of Willis International. Margrett had previously served as president and COO of Willis Global … Industry veteran Helen Mills has joined Towers Watson as an account director for the greater New York area. She will focus on business development in the New York and Washington markets … Towers Watson has also announced that president and COO Mark Mactas plans to retire by the end of the year … Mike Tinsley has been named SVP, Life Product Development and Client Solutions for Symetra Life. He moves from a similar position at Pacific Life … Dallas-based consultant Julie Humphries has been appointed Mercer’s new Global Defined Contribution Consulting Leader. She succeeds Barbara Marder, who will retain her position as leader of Mercer’s International Consulting Group … Craig Lombardi, a 20-year veteran of Fidelity’s institutional services operation, has joined AllianceBernstein as Managing Director, DCIO Sales ... The retirement services division of American United Life has hired Brandon Kaboski as VP of National Accounts. Previously he was with UBS.
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Multiple experts weigh in on the challenges and considerations benefit leaders need to keep in mind as they make decisions about medication coverage.
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An analysis of career conversations on Reddit revealed workers often feel stuck. Well-matched experts can offer guidance and motivate them to move forward.
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An ongoing, thoughtful benefits experience holds more value than a seasonal attempt to encourage time off.
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The 2026 Excellence in Benefits winners are using AI to streamline operations and efficiently address employee concerns, but human judgment and empathy remain paramount.
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Women take on the majority of caregiving responsibilities for aging parents, often putting their financial futures at risk.
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Organizers should ask, "Where are patients getting stuck, where are teams overloaded, and where is the current process failing to scale?"
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