06/05/2026
Yesterday was exactly what I needed.
The KC Benefits & Insurance Summit delivered in every way.
Great speakers, real conversations, and the kind of energy in a room that reminds you why you chose this industry in the first place.
I left with pages of notes and a long list of things I am ready to put to work.
The sessions on fiduciary responsibilities and cost containment alone were worth the day.
Courtney Krusemark's perspective on wellness, Phil Ledgerwood’s presentation on AI strategy, Nick Karls breaking down the legal landscape, Josh Schreiner’s self-funded strategies session, Joe Bush’s take on data, and Justin Fallein’s overview of high-performance networks — sharp people sharing sharp ideas.
There is something about spending a full day learning alongside peers that resets your perspective.
I walked in focused. I walked out invigorated.
Now comes the fun part, taking what I learned and bringing it back to the brokers and clients we serve every day.
To everyone who was there yesterday, it was great to meet you and spend the day in the same room.
Now I want to hear from you.
If you attended the KC Benefits & Insurance Summit, what was your biggest takeaway?
Drop it in the comments.
