For Immediate Release

SBEN Returns to Birmingham for their Regional Benefits Forum
SBEN “Tackles the Biggest Benefits Challenges” on February 27 – Agenda Released

ATLANTA, February 5, 2020 – The Southeast Benefits Education Network (SBEN) announced the topics and agenda for the Regional Benefits Forum returning to Birmingham Alabama on February 27 to the Harbert Center.

“Our mission is about education and we are excited to return to Birmingham. The lineup of topics is impressive. More when Benefits Professionals and Human Resource Professionals attend this event they will gain real-world knowledge that could impact their current organizations. From the legal and compliance elements to cybersecurity this event will inform,” said Eric Rioux, President of SBEN.

Agenda and Speakers:

• The Latest Legislative, Regulatory and Compliance Issues in Employee Benefits
  Speaker: Logan Hinkle, Partner, Burr and Forman LLP
• Welfare Strategies and Hot Topics in Wellness, Disease Management and Benefits Design
  Speaker: Mark Johnson, CEO/President, Creative Benefit Solutions, LLC
• Tips and Traps for Cybersecurity and Employee Benefits
  Speaker: Paul M. Perry, FHFMA, CISM, CITP, CPABD, Warren Averett
• Emerging Issues for Form 5500, Avoiding Investigations, EBSA projects and related ERISA Regulations
  Speaker: Jodi Green, ERISA Compliance Counsel, Tatum Hillman & Powell, LLP
• The SECURE Act and Changes Impacting Retirement Plans
  Speaker: William Presson, Executive Vice President, Economic Group Pension Services

“We enjoy hosting this event in Birmingham and look forward to a great forum. We encourage employers throughout the area to join us. They will come away with a great appreciation,” Added Rioux

More information and registration is available on the organization’s website: sben.org

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