Bringing benefits to the forefront of state legislation
Senior Vice President of Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance Pamela Anne Files is using her knowledge and experience in the broker industry to inform legislators about worker needs.
Top Women in Benefit Advising
An adviser who cuts through the healthcare clutter
Ascende’s Suzanne McGarey helps clients and their employees navigate the maze of modern insurance while keeping an eye on the quality of services.
Veteran broker prevents large clients from slipping away
HUB’s Jenna Klein acts as the glue to not only maintain big accounts, but also keeps her team inspired during transitional times.
Proof that work-life harmony exists
Account executive and producer for AHT Insurance, Jamie Sachtjen, proves she can service her clients, find new technology and climb the corporate ladder while raising a family at the same time.
Adviser maintains 100% retention of high-powered clients
Vice president and account executive at Pacific Resources, Heather Gillow, has never lost a customer in her tenure, proving she has what it takes to manage Fortune 500 companies.
Consultant finds passion in fast-paced benefit environment
After decades on the carrier side, Pacific Resources’ Patricia Purdy is excelling as an adviser on leave management, millennial needs, technology and more.
Proof that work-life harmony exists
Account executive and producer for AHT Insurance, Jamie Sachtjen, proves she can service her clients, find new technology and climb the corporate ladder while raising a family at the same time.
EBA’s 2017 Most Influential Women in Benefit Advising
30 leaders whose unique client management strategies, innovative data manipulation and other industry-leading skills are transforming the field
Adviser Rae Lee Clark thrives with a head full of knowledge
Through a blog and newsletter, the chief compliance officer for benefit firm Vita Companies helps clients navigate regulation.
Veteran adviser strives to share culture with young brokers
Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners’ co-founder Elizabeth Krystyn engages her staff with her 25 years of experience to develop a strong coordinated brokerage.
Adviser enhances brokerage by meeting unique client needs
From creating a health insurance magazine resource to building a wellness program, no challenge is too large for Totem Solutions’ Debbie Schultz.
Adviser’s unwavering commitment to clients and staff is the ‘lifeblood’ of her brokerage
Michelle Robleto dedicates herself to improving the benefits experience of all those she interacts with, extending client retention and firm stability.
This adviser is preparing the next generation
Suzy Johnson makes mentorship a key component of her small but powerful brokerage.
Adviser Rae Lee Clark thrives with a head full of knowledge
Through a blog and newsletter, the chief compliance officer for benefit firm Vita Companies helps clients navigate regulation.
Broker leads the way with strategic relationships, mentoring young colleagues
PK Kriha of Marsh & McLennan Agency oversees the sharing of best practices with clients and has taken a former intern under her wing.
More women are joining the benefits industry, thanks to adviser Karin Rettger
The president of Principal Resource Group has started a scholarship for women to understand the field, with big plans to grow the initiative.
A focus on clients leads adviser Marne Bell to success
Her individualized approach to each employer’s unique needs helps this Gallagher adviser to thrive as one of EBA’s Most Influential Women in Benefit Advising.
Adviser maximizes corporate wellbeing programs through creative tech
Health and wellbeing program manager Kaleana Markley has rebuilt her company’s wellness program from scratch with a stronger focus on identifying short- and long-term client needs.
Louisiana adviser grows business with a focus on customer support
A voluntary specialist, Charlotte Santa Cruz provides extensive, industry-leading enrollment and claims assistance to clients.
Assurance Agency sees massive growth under Liz Smith’s leadership
The suburban Chicago brokerage’s benefits department has grown 600% in recent years with this Most Influential Woman at its helm.
