Notes from our expert team.

So you’ve received RFP responses from potential benefits broker partners — what’s next? Here’s your guide to weighing your finalist options, presenting your decision to leadership, and selecting a great benefits consulting partner.

As a self-described data nerd, Therese Rubio brings a strategic approach to supporting clients throughout the benefits lifecycle. Learn more about Therese’s commitment to helping employees understand their healthcare, how she thinks brokers can take action to better support HR leaders, and her vision for the future of benefits.

As Nava Benefits’ National Practice Leader, Bryan Davis brings over two decades of benefits expertise to lead our Partner team in bringing healthcare benefits innovation to small and midsized employers. Hear from Bryan on why he chose to join Nava, how he perceives the role of technology in benefits brokerage, and why the status quo won’t work for brokers any longer.

A great benefits broker RFP is made up of insightful questions that strategically uncover benefits brokers’ values, services, and level of support. Here’s our HR expert-approved list of the top must-have questions to include in your RFP.

A benefits broker request for proposal (RFP) can unlock crucial information about the employee benefits marketplace, your own total rewards offering, and the level of support your HR team could receive. But the RFP process can be time-consuming, confusing, and difficult — unless you’re well prepared. Here are four steps to get ready for a smooth RFP process.

Nava Benefits is thrilled to welcome Rick Livesay to our Partner team. We sat down with Rick to get his full story — from his perspectives on what’s stalling innovation in healthcare, to how health-tech can solve problems for both patients and HR, to how brokers can help fix our healthcare system.

Meet Nick Severson, Client Manager at Nava. In his role, Nick works one-on-one with clients and their employees to help them navigate the complex world of benefits. Read on to learn more about how Nick got his start in benefits, his hidden talent for Open Enrollment presentations, and his favorite outdoorsy (yet techy) hobby.

Meet Allison Clark, Recruiter at Nava. In her role, Allison strives to cultivate the best possible candidate journey for all future Navanauts. Read on to learn more about her career journey from tech sales to recruiting, her favorite part of Nava’s culture, and her “controversial” take on wearing shoes inside.

Meet Micky Nguyễn, Benefits Analyst at Nava. In her role, Micky supports clients with day-to-day servicing, renewals, open enrollment, communications — basically all things benefits. Read on to learn more about her career in benefits brokerage, dedication to Nava’s mission to #FixHealthcare, and dream dinner guest.

Meet Hannah Yamane, Benefits Analyst at Nava. In her role, Hannah supports Nava clients with day-to-day operations, renewals, open enrollment, communications — basically all things benefits. Read on to learn why she joined Nava, her favorite things about remote work, and how her passion for culinary arts.

Nava is thrilled to welcome Kayly Hill as our newest Partner, Consulting Lead. Kayly has spent the last 20 years in the insurance industry, and has the breadth and depth of knowledge that serves employers of all sizes, industries, and regions. Read on to learn more about Kayly and why she joined Nava. 

We’re thrilled to welcome Erin Chisdak to the Nava team as our newest Partner. With over a decade of experience spanning benefits consulting and insurance, Erin is an expert in helping small to midsize businesses choose and use the best plans for their unique needs. Read on to learn more about Erin.