This email invited member firm representatives to register for the Employee Benefits Leadership Forum (EBLF), spring working group sessions, and the Broker Smackdown competition. The EBLF is a premier event for employee benefits leaders at commercial brokerage firms, while the Broker Smackdown challenges emerging talent to demonstrate their skills in a competitive format. Registration details and deadlines were provided for each event.
Registration is Open for the 2025 Employee Benefits Leadership Forum
We’re pleased to announce that registration is now open for our 2025 Employee Benefits Leadership Forum (EBLF), May 27-30 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. For more than 20 years, employee benefits leaders have come together at EBLF to address systemic issues in our healthcare system and solve challenges for their shared clients.
Please note that The Council will not be promoting EBLF externally this year for the safety and security of our attendees. Additionally, our event registration site is now password-protected and will only be available via direct communications from The Council.
Register for 2025 Spring Working Group Meetings in Washington, D.C.
We’re excited to kick off the 2025 Working Group experience with the launch of Spring Working Group meetings, which bring together top minds in our industry for peer share and insightful conversation. Spring meeting registration is complimentary, creating an opportunity for you to invite several members of your senior team who would benefit from exposure to industry leaders in their field. Preliminary agendas below are for planning/travel purposes.
Put your Future Leaders to the Test at the Broker Smackdown Competition in March!
Spots are filling up quickly for the three remaining Broker Smackdown competitions this year! Your next opportunity to send a team to compete is March 11-13 in Washington, D.C., with additional sessions available in May and July.
This 2.5-day competitive simulation gives emerging leaders a broader perspective on how the business operates. Participants compete in teams, running a computer-simulated insurance brokerage and making strategic decisions that impact financial, operational, and sales outcomes. Secure a spot for your firm to compete in 2025!
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The Council Announces Expanded Leadership Roles & Growth of Government Affairs Team
- Ken Haltenhof has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Membership.
- Beth McMahon has been promoted to Senior Vice President of People & Culture.
- Brianne Spellane has been promoted to Vice President of Membership.
- Katie Wyckoff (formerly Katie Lesemann) has been promoted to Vice President of Meetings.
- Sandy Laycox will now have the dual title of Editor-in-Chief, Leader’s Edge & Vice President, Market Intelligence.
- Ken Haltenhof has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Membership.
- Beth McMahon has been promoted to Senior Vice President of People & Culture.
- Brianne Spellane has been promoted to Vice President of Membership.
- Katie Wyckoff (formerly Katie Lesemann) has been promoted to Vice President of Meetings.
- Sandy Laycox will now have the dual title of Editor-in-Chief, Leader’s Edge & Vice President, Market Intelligence.
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