16th Annual National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference & Expo: November 6-8, 2007

Risk & Insurance, Sept 1, 2007

Conference Highlights

OPENING KEYNOTE

The Top Challenges: Experts Debate Key Issues in Workers' Compensation and Disability Systems

Maddy Bowling, Principal, Maddy Bowling & Associates Consulting, Chicago Dr. Jennifer Christian, President, Webility Corp., Wayland, Mass. Dr. David Cooper, Director of Orthopedic Surgery, The Knee Center, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. James E. Pocius, Shareholder, Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, Scranton, Pa. Yolanda Romero, Director of Workers' Compensation, Southeastern Pennsylvania

Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Philadelphia Moderator: Mark Noonan, Workers' Compensation Practice Leader, Marsh USA, Boston

Tuesday, Nov. 6:8:45-10 a.m.

What are today's biggest obstacles to a smooth running workers' comp and/or disability program? It probably depends on who you talk to. A doctor may have a different answer than a lawyer, an employer, or a case manager. That's the idea behind this quick-paced, interactive opening session. Each expert panelist represents a different segment of the system--and has strong opinions about what needs to improve. Mark Noonan from Marsh USA will moderate the session and keep the debate going, plus invite you to pose questions.

Awards Luncheon

Risk & Insurance[R] Magazine's Theodore Roosvelt Workers' Compensation and Disability Management Awards Presentation

Tuesday, Nov. 6:12:15-1 p.m.

Join us in honoring the winners of Risk & Insurance[R] Magazine's best workers' compensation and disability programs of the year. The awards honor President Theodore Roosevelt, who pioneered the first federal workers' compensation legislation in the United States.

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LUNCHEON KEYNOTE

The Music Within

Richard Pimentel, Senior Partner, Milt Wright & Associates, Granada Hills, Calif.

Tuesday, Nov. 6:1-2 p.m.

We all have the ability to make a difference by tapping into our innate qualities of leadership. By highlighting his life story, captured in the movie Music Within due in theaters this fall, Mr. Pimentel focuses on how to lead--not by what we know, but by who we are and what we do. With every interaction you have the opportunity to inspire belief, action and change. This presentation will inspire you to tap into your own music within to make a difference and to build a legacy for the future.

WENESDAY KEYNOTE

The Executive Perspective: What Top Workers' Compensation Insurers Are Doing

Richard Marko, Senior Vice President & Manager, Commercial Market Strategic Services, Liberty Mutual, Boston

Todd Mattiello, Vice President Workers' Compensation Claims, Travelers, Hartford, Conn.

Glen Pitruzzello, Vice President Workers' Compensation Strategies and Practices, The Hartford, Hartford, Conn.

Joseph Wells, Senior Vice President, Workers' Compensation Line of Business Director, Zurich North America, Schaumburg, III.

William Dunn, Zonal Vice President--Western Zone, AIG Domestic Claims, Inc., Overland Park, Kan.

Moderator: Mark Noonan, Workers' Compensation Practice Leader, Marsh USA, Boston

Wednesday, Nov. 7:1:45-3 p.m.

Want to know what workers' comp insurers are up to these days? Find out in this panel Q&A when executives of several of the nation's leading workers' comp insurance companies will be together onstage. Mark Noonan from Marsh USA will moderate the session and pose questions to each panelist. Plus, come prepared to ask the panel your questions!

CLOSING KEYNOTE

Boomeralgia and Other Workers' Comp Aches and Pains

Dr. David Cooper, Director of Orthopedic Surgery, The Knee Center, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Thursday, Nov. 8:10:30-11:30 a.m.

Cries of, "Oh my aching back!" may be the result of a workplace accident leading to a high-priced catastrophic injury--or, simply the result of the aging process. With so many baby boomers in the private and federal workforces, the rules of the game have changed. Protecting your workers from injury is no longer merely a matter of preventing typical injuries. Employers and agencies must also understand and develop ways to address the natural deterioration that coincides with the aging process. In this informative and humorous presentation, Dr. Cooper will enlighten you about "boomeralgia" and other physical issues of the aging worker.

EXPO 2007

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

10 a.m.-12 p.m.      Expo Open
2-5 p.m.

10-11 a.m.           Coffee Break

2-2:45 p.m.          Dessert Break

3:45-4:30 p.m.       Refreshment Break

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

10 a.m.-4 p.m.       Expo Open

10-10:45 a.m.        Coffee Break

12-1:45 p.m.         Box Lunch

3-3:45 p.m.          Refreshment Break

Schedule subject to change.

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A Night at the House of Blues

Tuesday, Nov. 6:7-10 p.m.

Located on the river and in the incomparable Marina City Complex, the Chicago location of the House of Blues is an extravagant multi-faceted entertainment mecca. You'll enjoy live music, complimentary drinks, a full buffet dinner, and round-trip transportation from one of the official conference hotels. Plus, the Conference's own Idol Competition returns and you'll get to vote for who wins the title! This party will definitely be one you won't forget, so don't miss an evening filled with food, music and fun, compliments of StrataCare.