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Agenda: SEPTEMBER 21 | SEPTEMBER 22
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
10:00 – 10:10 AM: Opening Comments
Hosts:
- Kimberly George – Global Head, Innovation & Product Development, Sedgwick
- Mark Walls – Vice President Communications & Strategic Analysis, Safety National
10:10 – 11:00 AM: Day 1 Keynote: Core Factors Impacting Business
Join Dave North, Executive Chairman, Sedgwick as he hosts a fireside chat with Stephen Friedman, Chairman, Stone Point Capital. Steve is a seasoned veteran of the private equity and financial services industries. Prior to Stone Point, Steve served in the George W. Bush administration as economic advisor and was Co-Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs & Co. Steve will share his business observations, thoughts around culture in business and leadership priorities. Hear Steve’s insights on how these factors impact success in risk management. Both experts have significant experience in insurance and workers’ compensation, and together they will provide relevant insights into the state of the industry.
Speakers:
- Stephen Friedman – Chairman, Stone Point Capital
- Dave North – Executive Chairman, Sedgwick
11:00 AM: Break
11:10 AM – 12:00 PM: State of the Insurance Marketplace
The insurance marketplace has been changing rapidly, with the economy having a significant impact on both carriers and businesses. In this session, a panel of executives from brokers and carriers will discuss the state of the commercial insurance marketplace across multiple lines of coverage and their outlook for the future. This discussion will include the implications to both large employers, public entities and the middle market.
Moderator:
- Mark Walls – Vice President Communications & Strategic Analysis, Safety National
Panelists:
- Mark Wilhelm – Chairman & CEO, Safety National
- John Glomb – CEO, Philadelphia Insurance Company
- Cynthia Beveridge – President, AON Broking
- Patrick Gallagher – CEO, GGB-Americas, Gallagher
12:00 PM: Break
12:10 – 1:00 PM: Curve Ahead: Navigating the Future of Risk Management
The pandemic and the economy are presenting a variety of challenges for risk management teams across the nation. In this session, a panel of risk management professionals will discuss the array of issues they face, including difficulties they have experienced in the insurance marketplace, emerging risks and the challenges associated with changing business operations.
Moderator:
- David Stills – Senior Vice President, Carrier and Risk Practice, Sedgwick
Panelist:
- Dawn Watkins – Director, Integrated Disability Management, LAUSD
- Jane Sandler – Vice President, Global Risk Management, McKesson
- Melora Copeland – Director of Insurance, Compass Group USA
- Kelly Oyler – Senior Director, Insurable Risk, Walgreens Boots Alliance
1:00 PM: Break
1:10 – 2:00 PM: The Bigger Picture of COVID-19 Claims Data
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Earlier this year, this session was our most attended Out Front Ideas webinar to date. Now, our panelists return to provide the most comprehensive and current COVID-19 claims data that you will find from any industry source. What are the current trends? How are claims developing? What was the real impact of COVID-19 on workers’ compensation? Learn answers to all these questions and more.
Moderator:
- Mark Walls – Vice President Communications & Strategic Analysis, Safety National
Panelists:
- Max Koonce – Chief Claims Officer, Sedgwick
- Tim Stanger – Vice President – Claims, Safety National
- Alex Swedlow – President, California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI)