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On the latest On Point Podcast, host [Peter van Aartrijk](https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-van-aartrijk-1445244/) talks with [Tammi Shapiro](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammis/), head of Benefit Solutions at [Applied Systems](https://www.linkedin.com/company/applied-systems/), about why tech alone is not enough. Advisory and change management are now critical as employers rethink broker relationships. Big takeaway: AI is reshaping the work, but people and process are what make it stick. Watch here: [https://www.insurancejournal.tv/videos/26563/](https://www.insurancejournal.tv/videos/26563/) Aatrijk Insights Blog ## Related Articles Explore more perspectives from Aartrijk Insights by checking out our related blog posts for fresh ideas and inspiration. 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