Meet the Asinta Leadership Team
Asinta’s Executive Board
Jim Kinney
Executive Director
Jim has over 35 years of leadership experience in law, global employee benefits, and human resources consulting and insurance. His tenure as a senior executive at Mercer, Arthur Andersen, Sedgwick Noble Lowndes, and Arthur Gallagher significantly benefits the Partnership as we continue strengthening and growing our role in the global employee benefits and HR marketplace. Jim’s education includes a master’s degree in Tax Law from Boston University and a J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law in Connecticut. He resides in the Boston metropolitan area and is a private pilot, avid skier, and runner who shares these passions with his family.
Marc Benoit
Executive Vice President, Cowan Insurance Ltd.
Marc is accountable for the TPA, Group Benefits, Disability Management, Pension, and Wealth businesses at Cowan. With over two decades of experience in the employee benefits and disability management industry and skill and expertise with large account strategies, Marc enables strong team synergies, collaboration, and focused strategic growth. Before joining Cowan in 2012, Marc was a Senior Account Executive with a prominent Canadian insurer, managing numerous national private and public accounts. He also spent several years in various disability management roles for national clients, including Rehabilitation Consultant and Organizational Health Consultant. Marc holds a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Laurentian University. He is bilingual in English and French and holds a Certificate in Global Benefits Management from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.
Bret Goodman
Managing Director and Executive Leader of the Global Practice Executive
Alliant Employee Benefits
Bret and his business partner started their own employee benefits brokerage firm (Arlen Group) in 1995, which became part of Alliant in 2010. He has over 25 years of experience as an industry-leading employee benefits consultant and has assisted employers in a wide range of industries, including technology, life sciences, and professional services. He currently oversees a team of consultants who specialize in guiding medium and large employers through complex insurance, compliance, communication, and administration challenges.
Iain Laws
President
Everywhen Employee Benefits
Iain is an accomplished professional with over 30 years’ experience in the employee benefits industry. He has consistently demonstrated impactful leadership abilities, guiding teams and organisations to achieve their goals through improved overall performance and culture. With a keen understanding of the evolving landscape to effectively implement innovative strategies that have positively impacted both clients and colleagues.
Throughout his career, Iain has been dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, ensuring that every team member feels valued and supported to achieve their ambitions. A consistent commitment to excellence and passion for their work has earned them a well-deserved reputation as a trusted and respected leader in the industry. As a forward-thinking professional, Iain continuously seeks opportunities for growth and development, staying abreast of the latest trends and advancements in the field. Iain holds an unwavering belief in the power of employee benefits and how employee health management can make a significant difference and remains highly committed to driving positive change in the industry.