People Moves:White Joins Holmes Murphy; GCG Financial Hires Sobelman

Jeffrey Austin White joins Holmes Murphy

Jeffrey Austin White has joined Holmes Murphy as its Chief Analytics Officer (CAO), bringing his nearly three decades of expertise focused on strategic investments in talent and technology to the national insurance brokerage.

In this new role for Holmes Murphy, White will work to increase emphasis on innovation and data intelligence, helping to drive the company’s potential and performance for clients. He will largely be responsible for defining and driving analytics and business intelligence initiatives, including assessing the current state of data and analytics capabilities, developing an analytics strategy, and leveraging innovations in artificial intelligence to propel Holmes Murphy and its clients forward.

White will also be working to provide insight on potential opportunities for BrokerTech Ventures (BTV), the first broker-led convening platform and accelerator program focused on delivering innovation to the insurance broker industry.

White most recently served as the Senior Vice President and Product Manager of Workers’ Compensation at Gallagher Bassett, where he was largely responsible for advanced analytics, digital technologies, and product development efforts for the company’s global operations.

Waukee, Iowa-based Holmes Murphy is an independent brokerage serving business and industry leaders across the nation in the areas of property casualty insurance, employee benefits, captive insurance, risk management and loss control.

GCG Financial hires Pauline Sobelman as SVP, Benefits Consulting

GCG Financial, an Alera Group Company and a full-service financial services firm, has named Pauline Sobelman Senior Vice President, Benefits Consulting.

Her appointment is part of Deerfield, Illinois-based GCG’s ongoing efforts to accelerate growth and position the company for long-term success, while continuing to focus on delivering exceptional client experience.

With over 25 years of employee benefits experience – including extensive knowledge of the risk industry – Sobelman will join GCG’s team to further enhance the firm’s focus on overall client experience, building upon the development and implementation of strategic plans along with strong carrier and vendor partner relationships.

Sobelman also brings experience and training in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is well-positioned to lead GCG and its clients in these critical efforts.

Joining existing Senior Vice President Jeff Kolker, the two will partner with GCG’s team to support the large market segment. Additionally, as Senior Vice President, Sobelman is charged with supporting new business development, mentoring rising members within the team, and providing consulting support, thought leadership, and subject matter expertise.

Prior to joining GCG Financial, Sobelman held various employee benefits leadership positions for companies such as Lockton Companies, USI Insurance Services, and most recently, Risk Strategies Company. She is licensed in both life, accident & health and property & casualty lines of business.