Employee Benefits Masterclass

Tom Adamson, Director, Brown & Brown Absence Services Group

Tom Adamson, Director at Brown & Brown Absence Services Group, brings over a decade of leadership in providing Medicare and Social Security Disability solutions to organizations and individuals. With his expertise, Tom expertly guides clients through effective solutions that benefit both organizations and employees. His implementation of Medicare advocacy strategies within organizations and commitment to educating individuals and their families on Medicare navigation fosters a culture of empowerment and trust. Through collaborative efforts, Tom helps clients achieve cost savings and efficiency, providing employees and family members with a trusted dedicated Medicare and SSDI resource. His commitment to reducing risks and strengthening the financial well-being of his clients underscores his dedication to delivering beneficial services. Brown & Brown Absence Services Group serves as a trusted source of comprehensive solutions, providing support to organizations and individuals nationwide navigating Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Tom and his team simplify the Medicare experience and the SSDI application and approval process, driving positive outcomes through streamlined advocacy efforts.

Josh Rydberg
Senior Vice President, Underwriting Services

As Vice President of Underwriting Services, Josh’s primary role is to design and implement financial management strategies for clients across the country. He also develops, maintains and delivers financial tools and methodologies that assist in the effective management of employer-sponsored health plans.

Josh routinely provides internal and external education regarding unique opportunities for groups to improve health plan structure. By leveraging a distinctive presentation style, he illustrates the impact of pricing and consumer purchasing behavior on both employers and members. This simplification of complex theories creates actionable results that are often contrary to current trends.

A broad insurance background – which includes pricing for workers’ compensation, automobile, homeowners and various other property and casualty coverages in addition to group benefits – allows Josh an objective perspective when devising and communicating winning medical plan strategies. It also provides him the ability to engage with clients that are interested in evaluating enterprise risk and cost.