60 Seconds with Adviser of the Year Josie Martinez

Josie Martinez, senior partner and general counsel at Massachusetts-based EBS Insurance Brokers, has been chosen asEmployee Benefit Adviser’s 2020 Adviser of the Year.

Martinez stands out for her forward thinking and level headedness in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. In this video, which is part of a newEBA series, “60 seconds with…” Martinez talks about the challenges brought on by COVID-19, how she has seen the industry evolve over the course of her career and the benefits employers are focusing on right now.

“Wellness programs to relieve stress are really big and will continue to be big, including things like virtual meditation sessions,” Martinez says. “It's in everyone's interest to have an effective wellness program that at the end of the day will help employees with their health and lifestyle.”

Read Martinez’s full profile here.