Introduction
Lockton’s People Solutions Market Update offers comprehensive quarterly insights on the U.S. market and industry dynamics impacting cost management, employee wellbeing, and benefits strategies. In this Q2 2026 edition, we explore how employers are navigating cost pressure in benefits decision-making with results from Lockton’s 2026 National Benefits Survey and rapidly shifting dynamics across the pharmacy and stop loss markets.
Contents
CONTRIBUTORS
Shannon Demaree, ASA, MAAA, FCA, EVP, Regional Executive, People Solutions
Kevin Seelman, EVP, Regional Executive, People Solutions
Suzanne Bach, JD, VP, Senior ERISA Counsel
Chris Bartnik, CLU, RHU, REBC, CLF, CHHC, SVP, Growth & Innovation Leader, People Solutions
Laura Bibb, JD, AVP, ERISA Compliance Attorney
Greg Bigwood, SVP, Regional Leader
Shealynn Buck, MD, SVP, Chief Medical Officer
Joel Cochran, JD, Senior ERISA Attorney
Stephen Galvan, AVP, Solutions Consultant
Stacie Engelmann, SVP, Talent Solutions Principal Consultant
Robert Kordella, RPh, SVP, Chief Clinical Officer, Pharmacy
Rebecca Krauland, VP, HR Solutions
Beth Latchana, JD, SVP, Director of Compliance Consulting
Sarah Lytton, SVP, Director, Clinical Strategy
Ratna Patel, SVP, Pharmacy Operations
Tracy Perez, SVP, Director of Collaborative Consulting
Slayton Rous, VP, Growth & Strategy, Stop Loss
Brandy Saylor, VP, Carrier Consulting
Ellen Verzino, PharmD, RPh, SVP, Pharmacy Consulting Director
Melissa Ward, Business Partner, People Solutions
EDITOR
Jenae Johnson, Content Strategist, People Solutions
