Atlantic City, NJ — November 20, 2025 — The Health & Voluntary Benefits Association® (HVBA) today announced the commencement of its 18th Annual Board Meeting and Benefits Roadshow at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City. The event brings together more than 140 industry professionals, including senior executives, brokers, carriers, thought leaders, and technology innovators from across the United States. 

The annual gathering serves as HVBA’s premier national convening, providing a structured forum for education, policy discussion, industry intelligence, and strategic collaboration within the health and voluntary benefits marketplace.

Comprehensive Program Anchored in Industry Leadership

The event begins with a closed-session HVBA Board Meeting (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM), where members of the Executive and Advisory Boards—collectively representing more than 750 years of industry experience—will review emerging trends, regulatory developments, and strategic initiatives for 2026. Featured speakers include:

• Stephen J. Sheinbaum, CEO, TEG Wellness/Ignite Health
• Michael Neil, CFO, Ignite Health Benefits
• Robert Shestack, Chairman & CEO, HVBA
• Jake Velie, Vice Chair & President, HVBA; Chairman & CEO, National Integrative Health 
• And more..

2025 HVBA Atlantic City Agenda…

Innovation Sessions Spotlighting Emerging Solutions (1:00 PM – 4:30 PM)

The afternoon Innovation Sessions, moderated by Mike Hirschberg, Division Sales Manager at MassMutual, feature expert-led presentations on workforce financial well-being, artificial intelligence, pharmacy trends, Medicare navigation, and specialty risk solutions.

Presentations include:

• All-In-One Financial Guidance for Workforces – SAVVI Financial
• Workplace Violence Insurance – An Emerging Crisis – NWVSA
• The Medicare Minefield: 10 Misunderstood Rules – Solofsky Financial Group
• A.I. Magic or Machine Learning? – InsightAlly
• Providing the Confidence in Every Care Journey – MotivityCare
• Multi-Agent Systems for Insurance Operations – Agentic Brain
• Sponsor Spotlights from SGIC, JUICE Financial, The Standard, and others 

These sessions provide attendees with data-driven insights and actionable strategies for navigating rising healthcare costs, advancing employee well-being, and integrating emerging technologies into benefit delivery systems.

Evening Reception, Recognition Program, and Charity Auction (4:30 PM – 8:00 PM)

The conference concludes with a formal Networking Reception, followed by the HVBA Hall of Fame & Industry Leadership Awards and a Live Charity Auction conducted in partnership with Trinity Oaks Outdoors, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to serving military veterans, families enduring life-threatening illness, and underserved youth through therapeutic outdoor experiences.

Auction items include:

• Kentucky Bourbon Trail experience
• Barcelona Wine & Culinary Tour
• Six-Day Ireland Cultural Journey
• Guided Hog Hunt at Thumbtack Ranch

All proceeds (after expenses) are shared equally between HVBA and Trinity Oaks Outdoors. 

Commitment to Industry Advancement

HVBA continues its mission to support employer groups, brokers, carriers, and solution providers by offering credible research, educational resources, and national programming. The association’s flagship Daily Industry Report now reaches more than 26,000 subscribers and continues to serve as one of the sector’s most widely referenced sources for benefits-related intelligence. 

Robert S. Shestack, Chairman & CEO of HVBA, stated:
“Our annual conference has become a central forum for constructive conversation, professional development, and collective industry progress. We remain committed to advancing responsible innovation, improving access to meaningful benefits, and fostering the relationships that strengthen our sector.”

He added:
“We could not do this without our board, partners, and sponsors whose ongoing support allows us to deliver meaningful programming and elevate the benefits industry year after year.”

About the Health & Voluntary Benefits Association® (HVBA)

The Health & Voluntary Benefits Association® is the nation’s first nonprofit trade association dedicated to advancing the education, implementation, and enrollment of health and voluntary benefits. Through national roadshows, corporate membership, research initiatives, and market intelligence, HVBA serves as a collaborative platform for brokers, carriers, consultants, employers, and industry stakeholders across the United States. 

Media Contact

Sarah M. Hunt
Senior Vice President, Administration
Health & Voluntary Benefits Association®
events@vbassociation.com
www.vbassociation.com