Thank you to all of our attendees, exhibitors, and speakers for joining us the 2025 Benefest at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Westborough, MA on Wednesday, June 4th! We had a wonderful day filled with meaningful education and worthwhile connections.

A special thanks goes out to our speakers and exhibitors who made the 2025 Benefair GREAT!  We offered SIX breakout sessions and variety of educational sessions.

2025 Benefest Speakers:
Legislative Update
Brian Dempsey (Dempsey Associates)

The Emerging Role of the GA in Massachusetts 
Joe Dorazio (Aetna)
Will Provost (BenefitMall)
Jason Whipple (Emerson Rogers)

Bridging the Gap: Collaboration Strategies for Group & Medicare Brokers
Joy Cheney (J King Insurance Agency)
Ed Estey (Borislow Insurance)
Chrystine Heier (Sullivan Benefits)

Commissioner's Perspective: The State of Massachusetts Health
Insurance Market: Where Do We Go From Here?
Commissioner Michael Caljouw (MA Division of Insurance)

Mastering ICHRA: Strategies for Success and Common Pitfalls
Naomi Fiumara (HSA Insurance)
Jason Pappas (Remodel Health)

Massachusetts Health Connector: Understanding the
New Premium Value Plan
Audrey Morse Gasteier (Massachusetts Health Connector)

Understanding Captive Insurance & When It's a Good Option for
Clients & Brokers
Mark Gaunya (Borislow Insurance)
Bryce Martins (Pareto Health)

GLP-1: Current Trends and the Path to the Future:
David K. Ahern, PhD (Abacus Health Solutions)
Raj Hajarika, MD (Point32Health)

Shaping the Future: Insights and Strategies from Brokerage Firm Leaders
Philip Bonaccorso (Marsh McLennan Agency)
Peter Kilmartin (Aon)
Lucy MacCallum (Gallagher)
Joe Nigro (USI Insurance)

202 Benefest Exhibitors: