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Merging Risk Management with Employee Well-Being is the Secret to Unlocking Workplace Potential

Host David Kemp and Madison Baker, VP of Risk Management at Marsh McLennan Agency, explore how merging risk management with employee well-being strategies can improve workforce retention, reduce healthcare costs, and drive business success. They discuss the use of data and analytics to tailor wellness programs and the importance of treating employees as a company's most valuable asset. The conversation highlights a holistic approach that bridges traditionally siloed domains of business insurance and health benefits.

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Integrating risk management with employee benefits creates a holistic framework that supports both business continuity and workforce health.

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Data and analytics can be leveraged to design targeted wellness programs that reduce healthcare costs and improve employee health outcomes.

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Authenticity and personal responsibility play a meaningful role in building effective professional relationships and sustainable well-being strategies.

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In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the convergence of risk management, business insurance, and employee benefits has emerged as a critical focal point for organizations aiming to foster a resilient and thriving workforce. This intersection of risk management and employee well-being addresses not just the physical assets of a company but extends to the well-being and retention of its most valuable asset—its people. With the stakes higher than ever, companies are now recognizing the importance of integrating these traditionally siloed domains to enhance employee satisfaction, reduce turnover, and ultimately, drive business success.

Companies are now recognizing the importance of integrating these traditionally siloed domains to enhance employee satisfaction, reduce turnover, and ultimately, drive business success.

But how can businesses effectively bridge these areas to not only safeguard their operations but also support their employees’ health and happiness? This pivotal question sets the stage for an enlightening discussion on the latest episode of Highway to Health.

Host David Kemp welcomes Madison Baker, Vice President of Risk Management at Marsh McLennan Agency, to delve into the innovative strategies at the nexus of risk management and employee well-being. The conversation explores the transformative approach of integrating business insurance with health benefits to create a holistic risk management framework that supports employee health, engagement, and retention. The two discuss…

  • The critical role of comprehensive risk management in supporting both business continuity and employee well-being.
  • Strategies for leveraging data and analytics to tailor wellness programs that address specific employee needs, thereby enhancing health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
  • The importance of authenticity and personal responsibility in both personal well-being and professional relationships, as shared through Baker’s inspiring personal journey.

Madison Baker brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the table, with a background that spans both risk management and a personal commitment to health and wellness. Her innovative approach to integrating these domains offers valuable insights for businesses looking to navigate the complexities of today’s healthcare landscape.

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David Kemp
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With experience in coaching college basketball, supporting large healthcare systems through ICD-10, to now leading the healthcare vertical at MarketScale, David enjoys the journey. Craving knowledge is one of David's core values, and he has the opportunity to learn from some of the best as host of the Highway to Health podcast series.

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About the Experts

David Kemp
David Kemp

Host, Highway to Health

David Kemp is the host of Highway to Health, a MarketScale show and live event series focused on the future of healthcare. He leads conversations with industry innovators exploring the intersection of employee well-being, risk management, and healthcare strategy. His work centers on connecting healthcare professionals and business leaders around transformative ideas.

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Madison Baker

Vice President of Risk Management

Marsh McLennan Agency

Madison Baker serves as Vice President of Risk Management at Marsh McLennan Agency, where she focuses on integrating business insurance with employee health benefits to create holistic risk management frameworks. She brings experience spanning both risk management and a personal commitment to health and wellness, offering businesses actionable strategies to improve employee health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

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