What It Really Means to Be a Strategic Benefits Partner:

Insights from Andrew Rose and Nick Hendricks

Kelly Bowman sits down with IMA’s Andrew Rose, Employee Benefits & Risk Advisor, and Nick Hendricks, Senior Vice President, for a conversation about the future of employee benefits and the changing expectations facing HR leaders. Together, they discuss why the traditional broker model no longer meets the needs of today’s organizations and how strategic partnerships, data-driven decision-making, and long-term planning are helping employers manage rising costs and growing complexity.

Topics include:

• Why HR leaders need a strategic partner, not just a broker
• The shift from annual renewals to year-round benefits planning
• How data helps employers make smarter decisions
• The growing role of the C-suite in benefits strategy
• Building communities where HR leaders can learn from one another
• Why trust and human connection remain critical in an AI-driven future

Listen to this episode below.