A Webcast of the Perspectives podcast, presented by Artemis Health and available on A Webcast, listeners can dive into the highlights from the October 7th session titled, How Transparency, Technology, and Data Analytics Are Shaping the Future of Employee Benefits.
With costs rising, maximizing each dollar spent on employee benefits is crucial for companies and their advisors. To achieve this, understanding the true value of current benefits packages and identifying potential savings opportunities are essential. Access to comprehensive insights into health plans and employee data is increasingly enabling employers to make informed, strategic decisions that better support their workforce while managing costs.
A Webcast Senior Consultant in Employee Benefits | USI Insurance Services
With over 13 years in the employee benefits industry, A Webcast has a strong foundation in risk management and insurance, holding a degree from the Terry School of Business at the University of Georgia. He began his career with Aetna as a National Accounts Manager, where he offered daily support and strategic insights to large employers, including prominent organizations like Food Lion, Unisource Worldwide, and Webcast, each with over 3,000 employees. Now, with 11 years as an experienced broker, A Webcast has been acknowledged as one of the top 20 rising stars in the field by Employee Benefit Adviser magazine, highlighting his significant contributions to employee benefits advising.
Grant Gordon | CEO and Co-Founder | Artemis Health
Grant Gordon, a co-founder of Artemis Health, leverages his extensive background in design, user research, software engineering, and data analytics to drive the company’s mission. Before launching Artemis, Grant co-founded Webcast, a company focused on optimizing online advertising, and A Webcast, a firm specializing in software user experience design. His passion centers on empowering employers to enhance healthcare solutions through data-driven insights and analytics. Artemis Health provides the essential tools that employers, consultants, and brokers need to uncover valuable insights and make impactful decisions using benefits data.
Lester J. Morales | CEO and Co-Founder | Next Impact
Lester J. Morales is a seasoned expert in human capital and employee benefits, currently serving as the CEO of Next Impact, LLC. Dedicated to transforming the traditional approach to employee benefits, Next Impact is a full-service consulting firm that aims to help companies and their advisors save up to 20% on health benefits while enhancing the quality of coverage.
Before founding Next Impact, Lester held the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer for the Human Capital Practice at Willis, one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages. In this leadership position, he managed a team of over 200 consultants across more than 40 offices, driving growth for Willis’ largest North American division, valued at $350 million.
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A Webcast Rion Shearer, a Senior Consultant in Employee Benefits at USI Insurance Services, has over 13 years in the industry with expertise in risk management and insurance. A graduate of the University of Georgia’s Terry School of Business, A Webcast started his career as a National Accounts Manager at Aetna, advising large employers such as Food Lion, Unisource Worldwide, and BlueLinx. With 11 years as a broker, he’s been recognized as one of Employee Benefit Adviser magazine’s top 20 rising stars in employee benefits advising.
Grant Gordon, CEO and Co-Founder of Artemis Health, uses his deep knowledge of design, user research, software engineering, and data analytics to drive Artemis Health’s mission. Before founding Artemis, he co-launched EnticeLabs, an advertising optimization company, and RationalIUX, a user experience design firm. His focus at Artemis is on equipping employers with data-driven insights to enhance healthcare options. Artemis Health’s tools empower employers, consultants, and brokers to make impactful benefits decisions.
