EBN seeks nominations for workplace and benefits managers leading through historic crisis
DEADLINE EXTENDED: The 2020 annual Benny Awards recognizes important accomplishments by HR and benefits leaders under extraordinary times.
Awards
For adviser Kieran Pittman, clear communication wins clients over
Kieran Pittman is director of strategic growth at BeniComp Health Solutions, a position that allows her to draw on her background in technology and health science to help clients.
With benefits adviser Angela Kiani, everyone’s family
Third generation benefits adviser Angela Kiani, one of our Top Women in Benefit Advising Class of 2020, approaches her clients with dedication and commitment.
Benefits Think New class of female advisers still confronting old challenge: cracking the glass ceiling
The Top Women in Benefit Advising class of 2020 proffer their best advice to counter both conscious and unconscious bias in the workplace.
Walden Siew
Arizent
One adviser’s commitment to education drives her passion for helping employers
Before the pandemic changed the way brokers work with their clients, Danielle Capilla was making a name for herself as an adviser who gets things done.
Adviser Aida Swanson brings compassion and cost savings to her advising strategy
“I didn't want to have to work my way up. I wanted to start at the top,” says Aida Swanson, one of Employee Benefit Adviser’s Top Women in Benefit Advising for 2020.
Top Women in Benefit Advising
Our Top Women in Benefit Advising for 2020 are making their mark on the industry with their ambition, innovation and leadership.
Top Women in Benefit Advising for 2020 named by Employee Benefit Adviser
The annual Top Women in Benefit Advising list showcases a diverse group of professionals making a difference in the benefits industry.
Top Women in Benefit Advising nominations deadline extended
Deadline extended: Who will join the ranks of the Top Women in Benefit Advising? The deadline to nominate an outstanding adviser elevating the status of women in the industry is Monday, June 1.
Changing benefits to fit the multigenerational workforce
Benefits advisers need to look beyond healthcare and traditional benefits to account for financial stress, mental health and other factors, experts say.
2020 Rising Stars in Advising
This year’s group of standout advisers represent a new generation of leaders from around the country who are tackling issues of wellness, healthcare and new benefit offerings.
An adviser’s pivot from HR leads her to voluntary benefits
Rising Star Whitney Ehret’s background in human resources helps her see both sides of the benefits process.
Adviser tackles the myth of work-life balance
“Finding a way to rebuild in that environment, while starting a family, was challenging. You just put one foot in front of the other and figure it out as you go,” says adviser Lisa Talcott, one of EBA’s Rising Stars of 2020.
Adviser starts his own firm in a quest for better benefits
Rising Star Alex Dampf left his job at a traditional benefits brokerage firm to start his own business and find new ways to manage benefits.
Embrace change or become ‘irrelevant’
A new generation of Rising Stars tackles wellness, increasing healthcare costs and new benefits offerings.
19 Rising Stars reveal their favorite books
From titles on leadership to working with clients, advisers and benefits professionals have their noses in a variety of books.
Rising star drives industry change through entrepreneurship
Adviser Zain Hasan helped a client save more than $1 million by moving the company into matching plans on a self-funded basis.
Rising Stars for 2020 named by Employee Benefit Adviser
The annual Rising Stars in Advising list showcases young talent making a difference in the benefits industry.
Top Woman adviser inspires others with her strength in the face of tragedy
“The struggles and her success in working through it have been an inspiration for our entire community,” Elizabeth Krystyn, co-founder of BKS.
Benefits Think Top Women in Benefit Advising highlight industry challenges, opportunities
Persevering through setbacks, these advisers are leveraging their experiences to help employer clients reach their potential.
Walden Siew
Arizent