Nashville, TN – September 3, 2025 – The Health & Voluntary Benefits Association (HVBA) hosted a record-breaking Benefits Roadshow in Nashville on September 3, 2025, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and business professionals for a day of groundbreaking discussions, dynamic networking, and charitable giving. With standing-room-only attendance, the event marked one of HVBA’s most successful gatherings to date.

A Full Day of Impactful Programming

The day kicked off with a packed Board Meeting at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel, where board members and invited guests gathered for a half-day of strategic discussion. The morning set the stage for an afternoon of inspiration, learning, and connection.

At 1:00 PM, attendees filled the Music City Ballroom for the highly anticipated HVBA Innovation Summit, moderated by Mike Hirshberg, Division Sales Manager, MassMutual. The summit featured thought leaders and innovators from across the benefits and healthcare landscape, including:

• Robert S. Shestack, Chairman & CEO, HVBA – OBBBA 2025: Its Effect on Employee Benefits
• Mark Barbier on behalf of Mark Chibbaro, CRO, SGIC – Where Innovation Meets Impact
• Jeff Caldwell & Chris Davis, Claritev – Welcome to the New Claritev Broker Solutions
• Moshe Golomb, CEO, Juice Financial – Payment Solutions for Insurance
• Jim Senge, SVP, Ebix Health – A Digital Transformation Journey in Voluntary Benefits/Worksite Solutions
• Dr. Joseph Webb, CheckMySpot – When You’ve Got Skin in the Game, We Keep It in the Workplace

These sessions highlighted the innovations shaping the future of employee benefits, healthcare solutions, and digital transformation.

Networking, Partnerships, and Giving Back

Following the summit, the Networking Reception from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM delivered an unmatched opportunity for collaboration. With premium open bars, butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, and lively reception stations, attendees forged new partnerships and celebrated shared successes.

Highlights included:

• Jake Velie, Vice Chair & President, HVBA; Chairman & CEO, National Integrative Health – The New Era of Pharmacy Economics
• Jennifer Carter, CEO, Medzown – Science-Powered Cost Containment for Cancer & Complex Disease
• A Trinity Oaks Outdoors Live Auction, featuring trips to Ireland and other incredible experiences, raising funds to honor and support America’s heroes.

The evening concluded with raffle drawings, networking celebrations, and enthusiastic feedback from attendees who called the event “off the charts.”

A Resounding Success

“From a full board meeting to an innovation summit packed with expertise, and a networking reception buzzing with energy, Nashville exceeded all expectations,” said Rob Shestack, Chairman & CEO of HVBA. “HVBA exists to connect, innovate, and give back—and Nashville proved what can happen when this community comes together.”

“Collaboration was the theme of the day,” added Jake Velie, Vice Chair & President of HVBA. “The energy in the room showed that people aren’t just attending—they’re engaging, partnering, and leaving with actionable strategies.”

About HVBA

The Health & Voluntary Benefits Association (HVBA) is a leading industry organization dedicated to advancing innovation, collaboration, and professional growth in the health and voluntary benefits space. Through events, education, and strategic partnerships, HVBA empowers brokers, consultants, carriers, and service providers to drive meaningful change and deliver better outcomes for clients, employers, and employees.

Contact

HVBA Media Relations
Jenny Jenkins
Global Brand Ambassador
jjenkins@vbassociation.com