Press Release

Woodruff Sawyer Welcomes Deborah Levy, Vice President, Employee Benefits

July 23, 2024

Seattle, WA - July 23, 2024 – Woodruff Sawyer, one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in the US, announced today Deborah Levy has joined the firm as Vice President, Employee Benefits. Prior to joining Woodruff Sawyer, Deborah spent 17 years in employee benefits and healthcare consulting for brokerage firms USI and Newfront. She will be based in the Bellevue, WA office. 

In her role, Deborah will work with construction and technology clients in middle and large markets to solve complex employee benefits challenges. Her focus will be on clients who want to be educated about self-funded options, while using claims data analytics to drive targeted evidence-based solutions. 

Melissa Schellinkhout, Regional Growth Leader, remarks, “Deb’s extensive background in employee benefits and data is a huge asset for the team—especially with her expertise in construction and technology companies, which are two of our industry specialties. I also appreciate Deb’s positive attitude and enthusiasm and look forward to her contributions to the team.” 

About Woodruff Sawyer

As one of the largest independent insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the US, Woodruff Sawyer protects the people and assets of more than 4,000 companies. We provide expert counsel and fierce advocacy to protect clients against their most critical risks in property & casualty, management liability, cyber liability, employee benefits, and personal wealth management. An active partner of Assurex Global and International Benefits Network, we provide expertise and customized solutions where clients need it, with headquarters in San Francisco, offices throughout the US, and global reach on six continents. For more information, call 844.972.6326, or visit woodruffsawyer.com.