BenLeader Lab: The Self-Funded Advantage: Innovative Opportunities for Employers to Take Control of Benefits
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Speaker
Zach Rice
Director of Employee Benefits - Rockford
Meet Zach

Speaker
Jason Nordby
Director of Employee Benefits Captive Practice
Partner
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Speaker
Brylie Turner
Captive Consultant
Innovative Captive Strategies
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Panelist
Kika Young
President
Forest City Gear
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Panelist
Rey Martinez-Nunez
Human Resources Director
J&M Plating
Meet Rey Martinez-Nunez

Panelist
Jim Knutson
Risk Manager
Aircraft Gear Corp
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Date & Time:
8:00 am – 11:00 am
Overview:
** RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025 **
Are you ready to unlock the full potential of self-funded health plans? Join us for an eye-opening seminar, The Self-Funded Advantage, where industry leaders will share how employers can leverage innovation to take control of their employee benefits, reduce costs, and drive better outcomes.
This session will explore cutting-edge strategies to optimize self-funded health plans, pharmacy-specific solutions for self-funded employers, and real-world success stories of organizations using self-funding to drive meaningful change within their employee population.
Whether you’re new to self-funding or looking to enhance your current approach, this seminar will equip you with actionable insights to create a benefits program that aligns with your organization’s goals and values.
Yes, strategies for containing health plan costs, and true innovation that lets you lead in the marketplace. Welcome to the BenLeader Lab.
State of the Union: Benefits Market
Zach Rice, Director of Employee Benefits – Rockford, M3 Insurance
Captives, Direct Contracts, Managing Chronic Conditions, and More: How Employers Are Taking Control
Jason Nordby, Director of Employee Benefits Captive Practice, M3 Insurance
Brylie Turner, Captive Consultant, Innovative Captive Strategies
Client Impact: A Self-Funded Innovation Case Study
Kika Young, President, Forest City Gear
Rey Martinez-Nunez, Human Resources Director, J&M Plating
Jim Knutson, Risk Manager, Aircraft Gear Corp
Date
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Schedule
Check-In: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Session: 8:30 – 11:00 am
Location
Radisson Conference Center
Room 5
200 S Bell School Road
Rockford, IL 61108
Location:
Rockford, IL