Innovation, Affordability, and the Future of Employee Benefits

The team welcomes Mark Abate and John Greenbaum from Brown & Brown’s retail leadership team. Together, they dive into the realities of rising healthcare costs, the challenges of affordability for employees and the evolving landscape of benefit strategies. The conversation explores how prescription drug trends, legislative changes, and rate pressures are shaping employer decisions, and why innovation—both big and small—is critical for the future.   From curative drug therapies to simple but impactful benefits like ID theft protection and pet insurance, the team shares insights on how organizations can rethink total rewards to meet the diverse needs of a multi-generational workforce.  Whether you’re a benefits leader, HR professional, or simply passionate about workplace wellbeing, this episode delivers practical perspectives and real-world examples to help you navigate complexity and drive positive change.  Connect with the hosts: Jared Bowcutt Vanessa Longnecker Adam Compton