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The Path Forward:
An Out Front Ideas Virtual Conference
AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 22 | SEPTEMBER 23
September 23, 2020 (All listed in Central Standard Time)
10:00 am – The Future of Risk Management
Risk managers had their work cut out for them this year. As our lives and work environment dramatically changed, so have their priorities and approach related to risk management. Their role has expanded beyond what we would now consider “traditional” risk management and, in most circumstances, they have been given a more prominent seat at the table, maintaining a greater presence within their organizations. In this session, a panel of risk managers discusses the impact of current unprecedented safety challenges and how they expect risk management to evolve moving forward.
HOST:
- Mark Walls – Vice President Communications & Strategic Analysis, Safety National
PANELISTS:
- Jim Fasano – Vice President, Total Rewards and Risk Management, SavaSeniorCare Administrative Services, LLC
- Steve Figliuolo – Enterprise Risk Management, Chick-fil-A, Inc.
- Tamika Puckett – Chief Risk Officer, City of Chicago, IL
- David Stills – Senior Advisor, Global Risk Management, Sedgwick
11:15 am – Mental Health Issues in the Workplace: A Mounting Threat
Mental health has been a point of emphasis for Out Front Ideas for several years. Today, mental health is a larger issue than ever before as people struggle with social isolation, insecurity and fear. This has been augmented by the pandemic, with extreme demands put on essential employees, the shift to remote work for others, related caregiving challenges, and worry over potential furlough and job loss. This session will highlight methods and resources that employers can use to support their workforce through these challenges and keep them engaged.
HOST:
- Kimberly George – Senior Vice President Corporate Development, M&A and Healthcare, Sedgwick
PANELISTS:
- Darcy Gruttadaro, J.D. – Director, Center for Workplace Mental Health, American Psychiatric Association Foundation
12:30 pm – Adjusting & Adapting the Claims Handling Model
Due to the pandemic, there have been many short-term changes made to the way our industry does business. Large in-person meetings have become smaller and virtual. Many teams are working from home. Claims review meetings and client meetings are being conducted in a virtual format. More companies are allowing self-reporting of claims. This session will discuss how the claims handing model could and should evolve to be more efficient and effective going forward.
HOST:
- Kathy Tazic – Managing Director, Client Services, Sedgwick
PANELISTS:
- Virginia Baba – Senior Manager, Claims and Risk Management, PetSmart, Inc.
- Nathan Fraley – Corporate Claims Manager, The Kroger Co.
- Debra Howie – System Director, Workers’ Compensation Claim Operations, CommonSpirit Health
- Faith Mason – Senior Manager Workers’ Compensation Claims, Comcast NBC Universal
1:30 pm – Collaboration Sessions & Speed Networking (Day 2)
Some of the advantages of a physical conference is the ability to network, hold open discussions and ask questions. Here’s your opportunity to do all of that virtually! Attendees will have the ability to choose between collaboration sessions below. Come prepared to share and learn with your peers.
Collaboration 1: Mental Health & Workplace Wellbeing
Industry experts lead a discussion on how to develop a workplace wellbeing program.
HOSTS:
- Jennifer Beckermann – Senior Vice President, Client Services, Sedgwick
- Calvin Beyer – Vice President Workforce Risk and Worker Wellbeing, CSDZ – A Holmes Murphy Company
Collaboration 2: Ask the Claims Experts
Discuss challenges related to your workers’ compensation, general liability and auto claims.
HOSTS:
- Max Koonce – Chief Claims Officer Casualty, Sedgwick
- Mitch Neuhaus – Senior Vice President Claims, Safety National
Collaboration 3: Public Entity Challenges
Discuss the unique risk management trends and challenges faced by public entities.
HOSTS:
- Ariel Jenkins – Assistant Vice President Risk Services, Safety National
- Jody Moses – Managing Director, Public Entities Pooling & Associations, Sedgwick
- Jeff Rush – Workers’ Compensation Program Manager, California JPIA
Collaboration 4: Speed Networking
The virtual conference system will randomly pair you with other participants to introduce yourself and network via chat room. You control how many people you meet and how quickly.