BENEFITS BREAKDOWN
How Smart Data Decisions Are Reshaping Benefits Strategy
February 26, 2026 • 30 min
Episode Summary
Benefits Breakdown is joined by Mike Reardon who leads the data and analytics team at Brown & Brown. Together, we explore why every employer needs a data strategy, how modern analytics move us from looking backward to predicting what is next, and how smarter use of data directly improves the employee experience while controlling cost. From trend management to point solution ROI to real world examples that change outcomes, this episode is all about turning information into action.
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and other major podcast platforms.
Recent Podcast Episodes
Podcast
2025 Employee Benefits Market Trends (Part 1 of 3)
Vanessa, Jared & Adam highlight the latest trends impacting employers, such as rising healthcare expenses and the importance of personalized benefits. The team delves into the primary elements driving employer costs, including increased utilization of services.
Podcast
Transformative Therapies and PBM Trends in 2025: 2025 Employee Benefits Market Trends (Part 2 of 3)
Vanessa, Jared & Adam are joined by Katy Wong, National Pharmacy Leader for Brown & Brown, to discuss the latest trends in transformative therapies and pharmacy benefit management (PBM).
Podcast
People Analytics and Thriving in '25: 2025 Employee Benefits Market Trends (Part 3 of 3)
Vanessa, Jared & Adam are joined by Julie Turpin, Chief People Officer of Brown & Brown to discuss the latest trends in People Analytics and how they are shaping the future of HR. Julie highlights the importance of collecting, analyzing and applying data related to employees to improve business outcomes.
Podcast