2024 Statewide Member Meeting Session Descriptions
Kellie Robbins
Session Title: Vendor Vetting: Looking Beyond the Software to Make the Right Technology Decisions for Your Agency
Session Description: In a world overflowing with software options, agents often get caught up in sales pitches and forget the crucial question: Is this software vendor the right fit for your agency? This session will delve into the essential aspects of choosing the right technology, including partnership potential, data ownership, security, and key questions to ask during demos.
About Kellie Robbins: Kellie Robbins, a Key Account Sales Representative for AgencyBloc, has over 25 years of sales experience in the insurance and SaaS sectors. Her expertise in consultative selling helps insurance organizations transform their operations with AgencyBloc’s Plus Suite.
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Session Title: GeoBlue
Session Description: This session explores GeoBlue, a product you can offer both group and individual clients. Help your customers fulfill their travel dreams knowing they have healthcare coverage while they travel internationally.
will dive into the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). We’ll explore its early stages, from passage to initial provisions, and examine key d
Chalen Jackson
Session Title:The Inflation Reduction Act: A Lasting Impact on a Changing Market
Session Description: This session will dive into the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). We’ll explore its early stages, from passage to initial provisions, and examine key developments in 2024, including the Catastrophic Coverage Phase and drug price negotiations. Looking ahead to 2025, we’ll discuss the Part D redesign, the $2000 TrOOP, and the first round of price setting. Additionally, we’ll cover the Prescription Payment Program and its impact on Part D premiums and benefits design, as well as related impacts on MAPD benefits and the Med Supp market. Finally, we’ll set expectations for AEP 2025, addressing issues such as negative ANOCs, the shopping/switching gauntlet, service area reductions, demographic shifts, election noise, and communication disruption.
About Chalen Jackson: Chalen Jackson works with top-performing agents and agencies to establish and execute strategic growth programs to help them reach the next level of success. By working closely with agents to uncover market trends, highly specific opportunities, and a path for growth, Chalen enhances partnerships through mutual triumphs. As Compliance Officer, Chalen ensures that agents stay informed on compliance and regulatory changes while developing tools to help them remain effective in the current oversight environment.
Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryan
Session Title: Ethics
Help meet your CE requirements when you register for and attend this separate Ethics course. Ethics will begin after the Statewide Meeting concludes at approximately 2:30 pm.
About Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant: Rebecca Battle-Bryant is president and owner of Battle Plan Consulting, LLC, which is a full-service human resource, workforce development and public outreach consulting firm specializing in employee, workforce and economic development solutions; human resource management; customized training development and delivery; and executive and management coaching.
Prior to her current role, she was the vice-president of Human Resources and Workforce Development at United Infrastructure Group; assistant executive director, Workforce & Economic Development, at South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce; vice- president of Corporate Training & Economic Development at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, and in progressive management positions at SCANA Corporation in Customer Service, Corporate Training, and Call Center Operations.
Battle-Bryant is a graduate of Auburn University where she received her undergraduate degree in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing and Sales, and a Master of Business Administration. She received her doctorate at the University of South Carolina in Higher Education Administration in 2009.
