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. 

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Benefits Breakdown Hosts

Jared Bowcutt
Regional Sales Leader, Employee Benefits
Vanessa Longnecker
Regional Managing Director, Employee Benefits
Adam Compton
Senior Vice President, Operations Leader, Employee Benefits

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