Rising healthcare costs, increasing employee expectations and rapid advances in technology are reshaping benefits strategy.
In this webinar, Gallagher explores findings from our 2026 US Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey how leading organizations are using data and AI technology to make better benefits decisions for 2027 and beyond.
Key takeaways:
- Benchmark Your 2027 Strategy: Compare your approach against national trends to validate upcoming benefits decisions.
- Simplify the Benefits Experience: Learn how leading employers are reducing complexity, improving navigation, and helping employees make more informed choices.
- Focus on What Drives Cost: Understand the key factors influencing healthcare spend—from pharmacy trends to plan design decisions.
- Separate AI Hype from Reality: Discover practical applications of AI in benefits and HR, including where AI adds value today.
This program has been approved for one hour of recertification credit through HRCI and SHRM.
Consulting and insurance brokerage services to be provided by Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. and/or its affiliate Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group, Inc. Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. is a licensed insurance agency that does business in California as "Gallagher Benefit Services of California Insurance Services" and in Massachusetts as "Gallagher Benefit Insurance Services." Neither Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., nor its affiliates provide accounting, legal or tax advice.
Meet the Presenters
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Kathleen Schulz, Divisional Vice President, Global Innovation Leader, Organizational Wellbeing, Gallagher
Kathleen Schulz, Gallagher's Global Innovation Leader for Organizational Wellbeing, brings more than 20 years of experience in designing and implementing wellness, fitness, occupational health, EAP, benefits, and work/life programs.
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Megan Stavros, Area Vice President, Technology & Enrollment Consulting, Gallagher
Megan Stavros has been with Gallagher for ten years, starting with client service, then voluntary benefits in 2018, to her current position on Gallagher’s Technology & Enrollment Consulting team. Megan helps clients with their strategic approach to enhance their employee benefits package. She assists CEOs, CFOs, and HR Directors to understand their organization’s ability to attract and retain key talent, while brainstorming ideas for their company to stand out among the competition.
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Scot Marcotte, Chief Technology Officer, Gallagher
Scot Marcotte, Chief Technology Officer at Gallagher, is responsible for the innovation and delivery of HR and compensation consulting products.
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.