Matt Hyland
About Matt Hyland
Matt Hyland is a Practice Manager for Employee Benefits - Small Group at Woodruff Sawyer, with a background in benefits consulting and client service management. He holds a California Life/Health License and has extensive knowledge of ACA regulations, specializing in claims negotiation and competitive plan analysis.
Current Role at Woodruff Sawyer
Matt Hyland serves as the Practice Manager for Employee Benefits - Small Group at Woodruff Sawyer, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on managing employee benefits for small group clients, leveraging his extensive experience in the health insurance market. He also holds the title of AVP, Account Executive at Woodruff Sawyer, a position he has maintained since 2022. His dual roles allow him to apply his knowledge of claims negotiation and competitive plan analysis effectively.
Previous Experience in Employee Benefits
Matt Hyland has a diverse background in employee benefits consulting. He worked as a Senior Benefits Consultant at Newfront Insurance from 2019 to 2021, where he developed strategies to enhance employee benefits offerings. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Benefits Consultant at Namely for one year in 2018, and as a Benefits Consultant at Zenefits for eight months in 2017. His roles have consistently involved client service and benefits management in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Matt Hyland earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with an emphasis in Marketing from California State University, Chico, completing his studies from 1999 to 2004. He also holds a California Life/Health License, which supports his expertise in the employee benefits sector. His educational background and professional qualifications contribute to his comprehensive understanding of the health insurance landscape.
Specializations and Skills
Matt Hyland specializes in claims negotiation and competitive plan analysis within the California health insurance market. His unique skill set combines traditional brokerage experience with tech-broker consulting, allowing him to implement company software and systems that enhance user experience in employee benefits. He is also experienced in conducting open enrollment meetings and managing insurance administration.
Work History at Sequoia Consulting Group
Before joining Woodruff Sawyer, Matt Hyland worked at Sequoia Consulting Group as a Senior Client Service Manager from 2021 to 2022. In this role, he focused on providing high-level client service and support in employee benefits, further solidifying his expertise in the industry. His tenure at Sequoia contributed to his comprehensive understanding of client needs and the complexities of employee benefits management.