Event Details

Our Program:

Trends in Benefits & Forward Thinking Solutions

It’s no surprise to anyone that the American healthcare system is costly, complex, and inefficient. Healthcare inflation will make controlling the rising cost of healthcare and prescription drugs even more of a pressing issue. Join Holmes Murphy for a forward-thinking discussion that will address trends in employee benefits, cost containment strategies, and key takeaways for your company’s total rewards program.

Our Speakers:

MORGAN GERMANN, GBA, GBDS, CLIENT EXECUTIVE

Morgan Germann is an Employee Benefits Client Executive with Holmes Murphy. She has been in this role for 6 years and works with employers of all sizes and industries. As a Client Executive, her responsibilities include: leading the overall healthcare strategy and financial budget, ensuring compliance, reviewing insurance in place, and assessing the future needs of her clientele. Morgan has an active Illinois insurance license in Life, Accident, and Health. In addition to her insurance licenses, she has received her Group Benefits Associate (GBA) and Group Benefits Disability Specialist (GBDS) designations. Prior to her role at Holmes Murphy, Morgan was a Human Resources Associate for the University of Iowa. This allows her to have a firsthand understanding of the day-to-day challenges Human Resources teams face. On a personal note, Morgan has been married to her husband, Greg, for 3 years and they reside in the Quad Cities. In her free time, she enjoys watching Iowa Hawkeye sporting events, golfing, traveling, and completing DIY home projects.  

ANNA EVANS, GBA, CEBS, VICE PRESIDENT/SHAREHOLDER

Anna Evans is an Employee Benefits Vice President and Shareholder with Holmes Murphy. She has more than 19 years of Employee Benefits experience and has spent the last 16 years with Holmes Murphy working with large (10,000+ employees) and small (50+ employees) employers both private and public. Anna is responsible for the coordination and evaluation of the benefit plans for the employers she works with. She is dedicated to helping her clients more effectively manage their benefit program costs through strategic design, data analysis, price transparency, and aggressive negotiation with vendors. In addition, she advises employers on the ever-changing legislative requirements and helps them to protect their organization and employee population with innovative solutions and strategies. Anna's primary focus is in working with clients to ensure financial confidence in designing and implementing a successful benefit program. Anna has a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from Argosy University. She is a member of the internal Holmes Murphy Compliance Team as well as a graduate of Holmes Murphy University. She is also a member of the International Foundation of Education, Benefits, and Compensation. She has her Group Benefits Associate (GBA) designation and is a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS). She is also certified by the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) in the Affordable Care Act. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Bo, and her two children, Walker & Makenzie. She also enjoys riding motorcycles alongside her husband.