Chris Hamilton - Redefining Employee Benefit Strategy

Are Your Benefits Training Top Talent to Leave? Healthcare costs continue to rise, and many employers feel trapped in a system that gets more expensive every year. In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve speaks with Chris Hamilton, Employee Benefits Practice Leader at Hotchkiss Insurance, about how organizations can rethink their benefits strategies to improve employee retention, create more value, and regain control over healthcare spending.  Chris explains why traditional insurance models often create misaligned incentives and shares practical strategies that leading employers are using to design more effective and differentiated benefits programs. In This Episode: • Why healthcare costs keep rising  • The hidden economics of health insurance  • How benefits impact retention and recruitment  • The advantages of customized and self-funded plans  • Questions every employer should ask their broker  • Strategies for creating more valuable employee benefits  • How benefits can become a competitive advantage Key Takeaway Benefits should not simply be viewed as an expense. When designed strategically, they can become one of the most powerful tools organizations have to attract, retain, and support great people. Guest: **Chris Hamilton** Employee Benefits Practice Leader, Hotchkiss Insurance Learn more:  https://www.itschrishamilton.com/ Learn more about CompTeam:  https://compteam.net/ Watch the full video episode:  https://www.youtube.com/@PeopleStrategyForumPoweredByCompTeam If you enjoyed this episode, follow the People/AI Strategy Forum on your preferred podcast platform and join the conversation!  **About the People/AI Strategy Forum** The People/AI Strategy Forum explores how leaders navigate the intersection of people strategy, leadership, and artificial intelligence. Hosted by Sam Reeve, Founder & CEO of CompTeam, the Forum features conversations with executives, practitioners, and experts shaping the future of work. Learn more about CompTeam and the People/AI Strategy Forum at **compteam.net**.