Employers are heading into one of the most challenging renewal seasons in years, with rising costs and limited options from traditional brokers. Join Nava Benefits and Garner Health to unpack the key drivers of 2026 renewal increases and learn how HR teams can take back control.
Experts will cover:
- The top factors driving up plan costs
- Why traditional renewal tactics are falling short
- How to use plan data and navigation tools to manage risk
- Actionable steps to improve outcomes without raising spend
Walk away with strategies to approach renewal season with more clarity and confidence.
Meet the Presenters
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Bryan Davis
Bryan Davis is the National Practice Leader at Nava Benefits, bringing 25 years of experience in employee benefits strategy and consulting. He has held leadership roles at top firms including Aon, Mercer, Optum, and most recently served as Market Leader for Lockton in Northern California and Oregon. At Nava, Davis serves as a thought leader and strategic advisor, helping clients solve complex challenges, elevate their benefits offerings, and drive stronger outcomes.
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Colleen Locke
Colleen Locke is Director of Benefits Solutions at Nava Benefits, with over 13 years of industry experience. She has supported clients ranging from small groups to multinational organizations through previous roles at Namely and Willis Towers Watson. Locke brings deep consulting expertise and a knack for anticipating client needs, shaped by her background in both technology and benefits strategy.
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Brandon Young
Brandon Young is the Chief Marketing Officer at Garner Health, where he focuses on understanding customer needs and delivering high-impact programs that support Garner’s mission to transform the healthcare economy. Over his 26-year career, Young has built and led go-to-market teams across marketing, sales, customer success, and operations at companies like SurveyMonkey, where he helped scale the business through IPO. He is also a frequent speaker and educator on GTM strategy within marketing and revenue communities.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.