Ali Battaglia

Cost-containment & Benefit Plan Strategist

Ali Battaglia is a Vice President of Employee Benefits at Brown & Brown Insurance, based in the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area.1 In this role, she specializes in designing and implementing customized insurance solutions for businesses across various industries and sizes.

Professional Background

Ali's core competencies include:

Employee benefits strategy
Cost-containment
Benefit plan optimization
Account management
Customer relations

She is a licensed insurance producer in multiple states, including Oregon, Washington, California, and Nevada.1

Career History

Before her current position at Brown & Brown, Ali has held several roles in marketing, sales, and account management:

Account Manager at eROI (September 2017 - April 2019)
Advertising Sales Manager at Oregonian Media Group (December 2013 - August 2017)
Digital Strategist - Automotive at Advance Digital (April 2013 - November 2013)
Digital Account Manager at KGW Media Group (August 2010 - April 2013)

Expertise and Approach

Ali describes herself as a Cost-containment & Benefit Plan Strategist.1 Her approach involves:

Providing comparative analysis and measurable value to clients
Becoming a trusted advisor
Helping businesses create benefit offerings that retain and attract talent
Assisting clients in achieving their strategic goals

She is passionate about finding thoughtful solutions to unique challenges and improving the lives of her clients and their employees.1

Recent Activities

Ali has been active in sharing insights about employee benefits and related topics on LinkedIn. Some of her recent posts discuss:

Financial well-being programs for the workforce2
Advancements in gene and cell therapy3
Discussions with pharmacy benefit leaders4

She has also participated in industry events, such as the Women in Sales Summit, showcasing her involvement in professional development and networking within her field.5

Experience

Vice President, Employee Benefits at Brown & Brown (April 2019 - Present)

Account Manager at eROI (September 2017 - April 2019), Advertising Sales Manager at Oregonian Media Group (December 2013 - August 2017), Digital Strategist - Automotive at Advance Digital (April 2013 - November 2013), Digital Account Manager at KGW Media Group (August 2010 - April 2013), Media Consultant Marketing & Sales Major Accounts - Automotive Team at The Oregonian Publishing Company (March 2004 - August 2010), Advertising Sales Representative at The Oregonian (March 2004 - June 2005)

Education

BS in Advertising & Marketing from University of Oregon, Minor in Communications (1999 - 2004), High School Diploma from Sunset High School (1995 - 1999)