BenefitMall, the largest employee benefits general agency, announced the addition of Jenny Long as the new sales manager for retention responsible for overseeing Georgia and Florida markets. The appointment marks a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to serving Southeastern brokers and enhancing its presence in the region. Long brings 15 years of industry experience to her new role. Prior to joining BenefitMall, Long served as a retention manager and a sales executive with a large health insurer, experience that positions her to understand and address the needs of brokers and small business employers.
“Jenny’s dedication to client satisfaction and her deep understanding of the ever-evolving benefits marketplace makes her an invaluable asset. Jenny’s appointment highlights BenefitMall’s commitment to delivering top-tier support and solutions to our brokers and clients,” said Brock Purslow, regional vice president of the Benefits South Division at BenefitMall. “We are confident that Jenny will play a key role in our continued growth and success across Georgia and Florida.”
BenefitMall also announced that Kaleb Bledsoe is assuming an expanded role with the company as national practice leader of ancillary products. The appointment marks a significant step in the company’s commitment to serving its brokers and enhancing products and services for large group clients with more than 100 eligible employees.
Before joining BenefitMall in 2022, Bledsoe enjoyed a successful run as a senior sales consultant at other employee benefits and life insurance companies. As national practice leader, Bledsoe will focus on working with the markets to create strategies that drive non-medical revenue growth while also supporting the large group sales team with his expertise in life and disability insurance, vision and dental care, and more.
John Wiesler, BenefitMall’s senior vice president of sales, comments, “Success in ancillary sales isn’t just about offering additional products; it’s about enhancing the customer experience with tailored solutions that address their unique needs and preferences. We are thrilled to have Kaleb’s expertise and leadership on board.”
Also announced was the addition of Maggie Beckley as a new benefits sales executive for Houston, Texas. The appointment marks a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to serving brokers in Texas. Beckley brings eight years of insurance industry experience to the role. Prior to joining BenefitMall, she worked as a producer with an independent insurance brokerage, gaining extensive knowledge in employer group health coverage, including self-funded and level-funded health plans.
“Maggie’s proactive approach and optimism make her a valuable asset, both professionally and personally,” says Brock Purslow, regional vice president. “She is determined to expand the use of BenefitMall’s online tools and further demonstrate the company’s mission to provide the fastest, easiest, and most trusted benefits selling experience.”
In addition, the company announced the addition of Sam Patton to its team as the new benefits sales executive for Colorado. The appointment marks a significant step in the company’s commitment to serving its Colorado brokers and enhancing its presence in the region. Patton boasts five years of industry experience exclusively at a life and disability carrier prior to joining BenefitMall. He specializes in ancillary benefits such as life, disability insurance (DI), and executive supplemental disability.
Hadley Weiler, BenefitMall’s West Division regional vice president states, “With his background in ancillary benefits, I am confident that Sam will continue to make a significant impact in employee benefits sales, serving brokers with integrity and expertise at BenefitMall.”
Headquartered in Dallas, BenefitMall is the largest employee benefits general agency, working with a network of 20,000 brokers to deliver employee benefits to more than 200,000 small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 1979, BenefitMall leverages innovative technology backed by human expertise to provide a seamless selling experience for its carriers, brokers, and their clients. BenefitMall is part of CRC Group’s Life, Retirement and Benefits Solutions division, a leading national wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products.
