Emily Sugars (She/Her)
About Emily Sugars (She/Her)
Emily Sugars serves as the Founding Principal and Director of Employee Benefits at Newfront Insurance, where she focuses on creating tailored benefit solutions that meet client needs. With extensive experience in the employee benefits sector, she combines strategic oversight with innovative technology to enhance service delivery.
Work at Newfront Insurance
Emily Sugars serves as the Founding Principal and Director of Employee Benefits at Newfront Insurance. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development of innovative employee benefit solutions. Her leadership focuses on aligning benefit offerings with client needs and organizational goals. Emily employs a balanced, strategic approach that integrates best-in-class service with advanced technology solutions, enhancing the overall effectiveness of employee benefits programs.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to her role at Newfront Insurance, Emily Sugars accumulated extensive experience in the employee benefits sector. She worked at Walsh Carter & Associates Insurance Services, LLC as the Director of Employee Benefits from 2008 to 2019. Before that, she held the position of Account Manager-Employee Benefits at Woodruff Sawyer from 2004 to 2008. Her career began at Gap, Inc., where she served as a Customer Service Representative in the Employee Benefits department from 1999 to 2001, gaining valuable insights from the employer's perspective.
Education and Expertise
Emily Sugars earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Business Law from Washington State University. Her educational background complements her professional experience in the employee benefits industry, allowing her to approach challenges with a well-rounded perspective. Emily's expertise includes strategic oversight of employee benefits teams and the development of customized benefits programs tailored to meet the specific needs of clients.
Background in Blogging and Media
In addition to her work in employee benefits, Emily Sugars has experience in media and blogging. She worked as a Hawaii Insider blogger for the San Francisco Chronicle and SFGATE from 2012 to 2014. This role allowed her to engage with a broader audience and develop her communication skills, which are valuable in her current position in the employee benefits field.