Employee Podcast

Episode 44: 2017 Year-End Chat with David White

December 11, 2017

David White, MWG's CEO, took some time in his final podcast of the year to reflect on our many successes of 2017. He also discusses what we can expect in 2018, and our anticipated growth. In addition, he offers some advice about setting and achieving goals for a prosperous new year.

Episode 43: Afrika Wa Yesu (ministry partner in Mozambique)

November 27, 2017

Charles Dickens once said, "No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another." That is, in part, one of the main missions of Morgan White Group: to help others. Afrika Wa Yesu (based in Mozambique, Africa) is part of that mission, and through the contributions of many of the employees at MWG, it continues to flourish and spread the gospel to those who may have never even heard of Jesus. Rod and Ellie Hein, the founders of Afrika Wa Yesu, are very special friends of MWG. Their daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Chris Maas, recently visited Mississippi. In this edition of the MWG podcast series, you will hear about their life and the amazing things they are doing in Africa to share Christ's love.

Episode 42: Gratitude in the Workplace

November 13, 2017

It's hard to believe we are already approaching the holidays. As they near, we begin to count our blessings from the past year and our gratitude shines through. In today's podcast, Ryan Eaton, MWG's Chief Marketing Officer, talks about gratitude, why it is so very important to express gratitude in the workplace, and how to battle negativity by showing more gratitude to those around you.

Episode 41: Productivity Tips

October 30, 2017

In today's busy work environment, it's easy to become sidetracked and lose sight of prioritizing your workload. Jason Peets, MWG's Chief Administrative Officer, knows a little about juggling multiple tasks. Today, he talks about the importance of productivity, offers tips on prioritizing tasks, and discusses what to do when faced with last minute projects and disruptions.

Referenced in this episode: The Ulitmate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes

Episode 40: Using CRM with Ben Markland

October 16, 2017

Ben Markland was hired a few years ago as the Sales and Technology Supervisor for MWG Broker Services. Since then, he has become our "wizard" when it comes to implementation of a customer relations management platform called CRM. It is not only used by our reps at MWG Broker Services to track their brokers and leads, but it is also being utilized by MWG Employer Services, and most recently the MWG Communications division. Ben has a wealth of knowledge to share, so we'll cover CRM and so much more in this edition of the MWG podcast series.

Episode 39: Russ Luciotti and the Lancaster, PA office

October 2, 2017

Teachers Protective Mutual started doing business in Lancaster, PA since 1912. In 2015, Teachers Protective became TPM Life Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of AmFirst Insurance Company. Russ Luciotti, TPM's Manager of Administration and IT, was there during the transition. In this edition of the MWG Podcast series he talks about the history of the company, the acquisition by AmFirst, the functions of our TPA in PA, his goals, and the company's potential for growth.

Episode 38: Tricia Thornhill and MWG Direct

September 18, 2017

Tricia Thornhill is Benefit Consultant Supervisor for MWG Direct, but those who work close to her know her as "Princess." Tricia joins us on this edition of the MWG podcast series to talk about her 13 years at Morgan White and the transformation of the "Kingdom" (as she calls it). She also talks about her team of amazing people in Jackson, Florida, and California who sell dental and vision insurance to individuals all over the U.S.

Episode 37: Expansion into Hawaii and Puerto Rico

September 5, 2017

Morgan White Group is moving into another busy season and many exciting things are occurring which will impact all of us (in a good way)! David White, MWG's president and CEO, sits down with Andi to get us up to speed on how our business is growing by expanding to Hawaii and Puerto Rico. He also talks about MWG's growth potential over the next 5 years and what we can do in the next year to prepare for this anticipated growth. Hold on to your hats friends and get ready for a wild ride.

Episode 36: Get to know your host, Andi Davis

August 21, 2017

Over the past 35 episodes of the MWG Podcast Series we've become very familiar with the friendly voice of our host, Communications Manager Andi Davis. In today's episode we turn the tables and make Andi our featured guest. We'll learn more about the person behind the mic — her personal background, her previous career in radio, and how she came to work at Morgan White. We'll also learn a little about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into each podcast episode.

Episode 35: Update on the new corporate headquarters with Amanda Douglas

August 7, 2017

Morgan White's Property Manager, Amanda Douglas, gives us an update on the massive building project for the new corporate headquarters in Ridgeland, Mississippi. She discusses the changes to the projected timeline (and the reasons behind it), as well as some of the features we can look forward to in the new building — like modern cafe-style break rooms and an outdoor employee patio.

July Drone Footage Architectural Rendering 1 Architectural Rendering 2 Architectural Rendering 3

Episode 34: MWG Administrators with Wendy Thomas

July 24, 2017

In this edition of the MWG Podcast Series, we go one-on-one with Wendy Thomas, Manager of MWG Administrators (also known as the TPA). From claims to billing, eligibility, and renewals to collections and customer service, the TPA handles it all. Without this critical division, and their contributions and dedication, Morgan White would not be where we are today. Wendy talks about how far they have come through the years and how she manages to keep it between the lines with the help of her amazing staff.

Episode 33: Caring for Aging Loved Ones

July 10, 2017

A great number of Morgan White employees are already dealing with the challenge of caring for aging loved ones, and those who aren't will likely find themselves in that position in the not-too-distant future. While the benefits are rewarding, the financial and emotional toll can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, many of us are not prepared to take on this role. In this episode, Dr. Roger Asencio, Chief Underwriter and Medical Director of MWG International, offers advice on how to prepare yourself and your family to become caregivers when the time comes. At the bottom of this message are links to some of the resources mentioned by Dr. Asencio in this episode.

Episode 32: Faith in the Workplace

June 26, 2017

Morgan White's culture of allowing expressions of faith in the workplace is somewhat unique in today's corporate world. Whether or not you hold the same beliefs as David, Rick or others, there's no denying the positive impact the company has had. In previous episodes we've heard about some of the impact we've had around the world, but today we get to hear a personal story much closer to home. Robin Williams has been a part of the company since the early days. She gives us a heartfelt testimony of her journey and how the people of Morgan White have made an impact on her along the way.

Episode 31: Ask David part 2

June 12, 2017

In this episdoe we cover, among other things, how to give and how to be a good steward. David also speaks about staying motivated and remaining humble. If you have any questions you would like to "Ask David" in a future podcast, please submit to andi.davis@morganwhite.com.

Episode 30: MWG's Internal Technology Tools

May 30, 2017

Most everyone knows about ShoreTel, but what about SharePoint or Azure? To some of you, these words have very little or no meaning at all. But soon they will! Many in the organization are working with some of these programs right now with various degrees of success. Alan Eaton, Special Applications Manager for Morgan White breaks it down and gives us an overview of why these applications are so important to our company's growth and efficiencies. What's on the horizon? Alan will also share a few exciting things coming our way.

Episode 29: Memorial Day Special

May 24, 2017

As we prepare to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, Joel Jasper shares the true and powerful meaning of Memorial Day. You know Joel as Manager of MWG Employer Services and the Compliance Officer for Morgan White Group. However, for many years, he proudly served with the Mississippi Army National Guard as Chief Warrant Officer 4, Commander/F Company/171st Aviation (Medivac), and prior to that, he served as Standardization Officer, 1st Battalion, 185th Aviation. We thank the men and women who stand tall and are proud to secure our freedoms, but as Joel will explain in this special podcast, Memorial Day is truly for those who died while protecting our liberties.

Episode 28: Ask David

May 15, 2017

This marks the first episode in a series called "Ask David" in which our CEO will answer questions submitted by employees. If you have any questions you would like to "Ask David" in a future podcast, please submit to andi.davis@morganwhite.com.

Episode 27: Conflict Resolution with Jennifer Thompson

May 1, 2017

Do you realize you probably spend more time with your coworkers than you spend with your own family? That is one of the reasons why conflict is almost certain to arise in the workplace. What's important is how you deal with it. Jennifer Thompson, HR Consultant with MWG Employer Services has seen it all. As the head of Human Resources for a major eatery chain in the U.S., Jennifer has firsthand experience in conflict resolution, and today will share some of this insight with you.

Episode 26: Annice Tucker of New Providence Life

April 17, 2017

Annice Tucker is the General Manager of New Providence Life Insurance Company Limited (NPL) in Nassau, Bahamas. In this episode we discuss what it's like running MWG's most envied office location, as well as Annice's plans for growing our business in the Bahamas. She also discusses some of the practical ways she and her team stay motivated, which is great insight for all of us. 

Episode 25: "Doing Well and Doing Good" with Rick Eaton

April 3, 2017

This episode is a little change of pace as we talk to CFO Rick Eaton about God's financial plan for each of our lives. He'll talk about what it means to be a "Psalm 112 person" and the meaning behind "doing well and doing good."

Here's a link to Rick's sermon referenced in this episode …

Episode 24: Tom Mestmaker of MWG Mestmaker & Assoc.

March 20, 2017

Tom Mestmaker is the founder and manager of Mestmaker & Assoc. in Bakersfield, California. Morgan White Group purchased his company in 2013, and his division has become an important component of the MWG family of companies. In this episode we get to know a little about Tom, the path that led his team to joining Morgan White, and what's on the horizon for our California office.

Episode 23: Bobbie Sue Stone, 19-year MWG Veteran

March 6, 2017

Bobbie Sue is one of our longest tenured employees, joining MWG back in 1998 when the company was a fraction of its current size. During that time, she has become one of the top salespeople in the company, and we get to hear a little of what she has learned in the process. Even if you're not in sales, we think you'll benefit from hearing from Bobbie Sue! She's also one of the resident experts on our own employee benefits, and she discusses one of our newest benefits, "Healthiest You."

Episode 22: Raul Pozo, President of MWG International

February 20, 2017

Back in Episode 5 we explored the International division. Today we talk with the man who helped David and Johnny enter the international insurance market, Raul Pozo. In this episode we'll hear a little about Mr. Pozo's incredible personal history before joining Morgan White, his contribution to MWG International's formation, and where he sees the division moving in the future.

Episode 21: I.T. and Cyber Security with Dustin Hannon

February 6, 2017

Cyber Security is important to any business, but because we deal with sensitive financial and medical information at Morgan White, it's absolutely critical. We have recently experienced a couple of malware attacks in Jackson, so this conversation with I.T. Manager and Security Officer Dustin Hannon is a timely reminder of how we can all avoid those situations in the future. We will also discuss some upcoming changes to every employee's computer logins, as well as what I.T. is doing to prepare for the big office relocation in Jackson.

Episode 20: Accounting and Internal Auditing with Joy Hale and Tara Stigall

January 23, 2017

While they are probably not everyone's favorite subjects, Accounting and Internal Auditing impacts every employee of Morgan White. In this episode, we hear from the friendly faces behind these sometimes intimidating topics. We'll also hear the "how" and "why" behind some of our policies and get helpful information regarding expense reports and employee reimbursements. In addition, we'll get to listen to a few personal stories behind these two phenomenal employees.

Episode 19: Katie Hughes Martin and the New MWG Office in Jamaica

January 9, 2017

The newest Morgan White office has recently opened in Montego Bay, Jamaica. We have been doing business in Jamaica for many years, but recently the decision was made to take it to a new level. Heading up this effort is longtime MWG employee Katie Hughes Martin. In this episode you'll hear about our activity in Jamaica as well as get to know a little more about Katie. She is a 2nd generation MWG employee whose life story (so far) includes living in England, Louisiana, Miami, Texas — and now Montego Bay!