Paul Velho is a highly experienced professional in employee benefits with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as a Senior Employee Benefits Consultant at The Standard since October 2016, Paul specializes in group sales for various benefit programs, collaborating closely with insurance brokers and employers to enhance employee protection and retention while managing costs. Prior to this role, Paul was a Regional Account Executive at The Hartford, where responsibilities included marketing employee benefit programs to employers. Their career began at MetLife, where Paul managed a substantial book of business and participated in their prestigious Management Associate Program. Paul holds an MBA in Insurance & Risk Management from Temple University and a BA in Economics from Muhlenberg College, along with designations as CLU, ChFC, and REBC from The American College of Financial Services.