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Both the U.S. economy and workplace benefits sales experienced a weak start at the beginning of the year. And while the economy rebounded in the second quarter, business uncertainty remains. With signs, especially in the labor market, that the economy is slowing. How will these trends affect sales throughout the year? Join the Workplace Benefits Research Team as we share 2025 second quarter sales results and other marketplace insights.
Associate Research Director, Workplace Benefits Research, LIMRA and LOMA
Yuliya Esipov joined LIMRA and LOMA in 2004. As Associate Research Director, her responsibilities include managing the U.S. workplace benefits dental and vision studies as well as employer and employee-focused benchmarking studies.
Esipov received her diploma in history from Moscow State University (Lomonosov’s) in Russia. She has a master’s degree in history from Bowling Green State University and a master’s degree in survey research from the University of Connecticut.
Analyst, Insurance Research, LIMRA
Associate Research Analyst, Member Benefits, LIMRA
Elio Nallbani is a researcher on the Workplace Benefits Team. Elio is responsible for the Workplace Disability Insurance Sales and Inforce Reports. Elio joined LIMRA in 2020. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut.
Associate Research Director, Workplace Benefits Research, LIMRA and LOMA
Neyer’s area of expertise is monitoring and communicating trends in workplace insurance distribution. He manages benchmarking and carrier practice studies, as well as research projects focusing on employers, employees, and brokers/advisors. Neyer is a frequent author and presenter for industry publications and events, where he shares research-based insights. He manages LIMRA’s Account Management and Workplace Benefits Competitive Intelligence Study Groups and has served on committees for both the Voluntary Employee Benefit Board and the Voluntary Benefits Forum. He joined LIMRA in 1998 and received his bachelor’s degree and M.B.A. from the University of Connecticut.
Assistant Vice President, Workplace Benefits, LIMRA and LOMA
Anita Potter oversees LIMRA’s Workplace Benefits Research program. In this role, she directs a team of researchers that conduct surveys covering sales, distribution, product design, company practices, as well as various shareholder marketing studies.
With over 25 years of employee benefits research experience, Anita helps companies understand the trends affecting the current employee benefits landscape. She is a frequent speaker at industry forums, and has authored numerous articles and reports on marketing issues related to employee benefits and the long-term care marketplace.
Potter earned her bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and her master’s degree from the University of Hartford.