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2009 Voluntary Benefits Conference Testimonials

“The Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference was a great opportunity to meet with others in the industry and discuss successes as well as future goals for our programs. This conference was well thought out and with experts from a broad spectrum of vendors, consultants and employers. Thank you for a wonderful experience."
Colleen DePadua, Black & Decker

“The Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference was a great experience for me. The networking meetings provided an excellent opportunity to have in depth conversations about key products/benefits and the presentations provided great insights into limited medical and voluntary benefits."
Christy Goldberg, McDonalds USA LLC, Manager U.S. Restaurant Benefits & Compensation

“The event was a great networking opportunity, I found that I was able to connect with old friends and make new ones”
Jim Mattison Vice President Marsh Global Consumer Voluntary Benefits

“I found the voluntary benefits conference to be well worth the time scheduled to attend. It provided me the opportunity to meet many carriers at one location and to hear from my piers in the voluntary markets what their challenges, successes, were along with their perception of our market going forward."
Keith A. Swigart Vice President, Employee Benefits, Voluntary Products Willis, Inc.

“The conference gave me a good opportunity to look at different ways Voluntary Benefits and Limited Medical can be integrated into our core business. I came away with some new ideas around how to utilize these products to solve issues that many of our clients are facing in the current economy."
Tiffany Stiller BenefitMall

“One of the best and most focused conferences…I have been to. Provided real opportunities to meet and network with professionals in ….”
Harris Galatan National Accounts Regional Sales VP SRC - An Aetna Company

“Thank you for inviting me to exhibit at the conference, it was one of the best conference's that I have exhibited at for lead generation. The attendee's were very interested in new ideas and products and were there to do business. Networking meetings were a great idea, and quite a few leads came from the experience. Look forward to seeing you next year.”
Harris Galatan National Accounts Regional Sales VP SRC - An Aetna Company

“Without question, the best conference I have been to in my 30 years of healthcare experience. Almost all conferences, I have previously invested time and money resulted in little or no actual contact with meaningful prospects. The uniquely executed “speed dating” concept to request and meet with conference participants was the most productive time I have ever spent at a conference.”
Geri Ann Cangelosi, Aegis Administrative Services, Inc.

“This year’s Voluntary Benefits Conference was a real pleasure. The hotel was absolutely gorgeous right across from Sony Pictures. Hollywood types in and out of the hotel lobby. I enjoyed seeing old associates and making new connections. I expect some of those new contacts will be profitable for years to come.”
John Kuveikis Government Service Administrators

“With conference budgets being carefully scrutinized, this will be one which will make my budget for 2010! The industry needs more professional conferences which bring value as well as business opportunities!”
Jason B, Krouse, JD, USI Vice President Specialized Markets

“I thought the Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference was a big success. The information was good, the attendees covered a broad spectrum of the industry and the networking sessions were a big hit.”
Keith Appleton, Managing Director Foundation One Insurance Services, Ltd

“Very well organized and productive!”
Rob Philibosian Account Executive Humana Specialty Benefits >

“The conference was BOTH fun and rewarding. I learned a great deal and developed some new business. THANKS.”
Ron Agypt, Vice President Broker Sales Aflac Incorporated, Worldwide Headquarters

“We felt the Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference was a very worthwhile event. We plan on returning next year. The sessions were excellent and we made some valuable contacts.”
Scott Halverson California Broker Magazine

“It was a great networking opportunity for Humana. The speakers were knowledgeable and the topics were spot on. Thanks to you and your staff and for your professionalism.”
Patricia Moore Market President Humana

“Networking is King! And the Voluntary Benefits and Limited Medical Conference provided just the place to both network and learn from those who are helping to shape the market in these areas. Whether your interest was in meeting the brokers who are shaping the market, the insurance carriers who are developing the market, or the various vendor groups who are expanding the reach of this market, this gathering in L.A. will have helped you reach your goals."
Dr. Tony Dale, Chairman and Founder of The Karis Group, Inc.

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Todd Dorton

Area President

Gallagher Benefit Services

Todd Dorton began working in the Insurance industry in 1989 and has spent his eventful career focused on building expertise in areas related to Employee Benefits. He opened the Gallagher Benefit Services Waco office in 2009 when his firm, Fidelity Benefits, was acquired by Gallagher.

As Area President and Producing Consultant for GBS, Todd focuses his efforts on generating sales to new and existing clients and finding creative solutions for their unique needs. He has overall responsibility for managing the growth and profitability of the Waco office and for mentoring and leading his talented staff as they work toward goal achievement. Todd’s expertise is on partially self-insured products and PBM Analytics, advising clients on network development, disease management and other issues, including legislative topics of interest. His goal is to be proactive with his clients and prospects by sharing the unlimited resources and tools that Gallagher has to offer.

Todd is a graduate of Baylor University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, having earned his degree under a full academic scholarship. He is a Texas Licensed Life and Health Insurance Counselor, holder of both Life and Health and Property Casualty licenses. He is a "Licensed Finder" by the State of Texas Securities Board, one of few in the United States. In 2008, he was offered an Honorary Ph.D. in Economics from Kyiv National Economic University, Kiev, Ukraine, for his development of a Healthcare Accessibility product that fits the needs of many non-industrialized Nations. He recently presented this product to the Government of Ukraine, including Department of Health Minister Lazorychynets. He made presentations to numerous other entities, including the United States Ambassador to Ukraine and Consult General at the United States Embassy in Kiev. While on his visit, he was asked to participate in an International Insurance Symposium by the Deputy General of the Insurance Bureau of Ukraine, and he was invited by the Pro-rector in charge of international relations, to participate in the International Health Insurance conference sponsored by the Kyiv National Economic University.

Todd holds several professional designations, including Certified Fraud Examiner "CFE," Group Benefits Associate "GBA" and is a Registered Health Underwriter "RHU." He is active in his community and in many professional organizations, including Baylor Angel Network, Waco Business League Board, Waco Center for Youth, and Fuzzy Friends Rescue, to name a few.

Todd and his wife, Kori, live in Waco, Texas with their four children and are members of the First United Methodist Church. Todd is an avid hunter and enjoys reading, travel and, most recently, inventing.