Power brokers: benefits/financial svcs: because of the big year-to-year increases in benefits,...

E. Dow Walker Jr., CPCU, ARM, ARe

Health insurance is a critical part of any benefits package. The risks for those who provide these services are enormous, be they health insurers or providers. Dow Walker, who until recently headed Willis' healthcare practice, has moved on and is now in an even better position to address the sometimes difficult needs of health-care providers and health insurance companies.

The current market, he points out, still probably remains in one of the most volatile periods in its history. He has recently negotiated renewed insurance