
About MDG
The Firm
Originally founded in 1973, MDG is a nationally respected employee benefits brokerage and consulting firm licensed in over 30 states. We assist clients with the design, implementation and administration of employee benefit programs. Our staff members are seasoned insurance industry professionals with a wealth of subject matter expertise.
MDG services clients in the private, non-profit, and public sectors. We recognize that each employer has its own unique circumstances and challenges relating to employee benefits. Our staff takes a consultative approach to evaluating each employer’s needs and goals. Employee benefit strategies and plans are customized to each client’s needs. MDG continually monitors and assists with plan administration throughout the year.
The two principals of MDG are Lynn K. Gurnham, CIC and Matthew D. Libby, MBA, who together have in excess of 50 years in the consulting business. On a consulting and brokerage basis, MDG represents a variety of companies, non-profit organizations and municipalities. Our offices are located in New York and Connecticut.
Team Members

Lynn K. Gurnham, CIC
Managing Partner
lgurnham@mdgbenefits.com

Matthew D. Libby, MBA
Managing Partner
matthew.libby@mdgbenefits.com

Anna M. Rome
Account Manager
arome@mdgbenefits.com

Darrel Miller
Senior Consultant
benefits@mdgbenefits.com

Elizabeth Larkin
Employee Benefits Account Representative
elarkin@mdgbenefits.com

Fabian Wiecha
Account Executive
fwiecha@mdgbenefits.com

Kelly Forsyth, ACSR
Account Executive
kforsyth@mdgbenefits.com

Kelly Santavenere
Sr. Director of Underwriting
ksantavenere@mdgbenefits.com

Leah Vallee
Account Executive
lvallee@mdgbenefits.com

Morgan Alperin
Account Manager
malperin@mdgbenefits.com

Rachel J. Dion
Senior Account Manager
rdion@mdgbenefits.com