Garry Simmons
Garry Simmons is the director and national practice leader for Milliman’s Health and Group Benefits Practice and is based outside of Charleston, SC. He manages the delivery of services and consulting capabilities available throughout the practice, as well as leading the growth and development team. Garry is ultimately responsible for brand awareness as well as profitable growth in this employer/ plan sponsor space for Milliman.
Experience
Garry brings over 40 years of industry experience in the employee benefits field, including leadership roles on both the insurance carrier and consulting side. Prior to joining Milliman, he was a member of the regional leadership team for Aon’s Health Solutions practice. His past experience includes strategic benefits consulting, financial and account management, vendor selection, global benefits strategy, personal production, and regional leadership roles working for large national consulting firms and major employee benefits insurance companies. His clients have included middle market, large, and very large employers representing a broad spectrum of industries. In recent years, Garry has sat on the board of directors for both the SC Business Coalition on Health and the NC Business Group on Health, providing perspectives and supporting the valued mission of each organization.
Education
- BS, Business Management and Economics, Illinois State University
- Garry is a licensed Life and Health agent.
Publications