Navigating the 2026 Benefits Renewal Storm

Kevin Ryan, Group Benefits Sales Executive | Principal Financial Group

Kevin Ryan is a Group Benefits Sales Executive with Principal Financial Group, specializing in ancillary employee benefits strategy, workforce education, and broker partnerships. He works with organizations across diverse industries to evaluate and enhance benefit programs, focusing on dental, vision, disability, life, voluntary benefits and executive solutions.

Kevin is recognized for translating complex benefit concepts into practical business solutions, helping employers make more informed decisions regarding cost containment, employee attraction and retention, and overall benefits strategy. His experience working with brokers, HR leaders, and executive teams provides a broad perspective on trends shaping today’s employee benefits environment.

Kevin has been working with Marsh/Horton Group for over a decade.

Michelle Sikich, Senior Vice President | Marsh McLennan Agency

Michelle Sikich is a Senior Vice President at Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA). She provides leadership and management while overseeing the Employee Health & Benefits and Business Insurance Select teams at MMA. Michelle is responsible for helping her teams achieve their individual and team goals while ensuring they follow an outlined service platform to maintain efficiencies and consistency with clients. She meets with carriers to understand their tools, resources and foster relationships with key partners to ensure the best service for clients.