Calendar of upcoming events

Risk & Insurance, Oct 1, 2003

October 22-23 Workers Compensation Research Institute

The WCRI's Annual Issues & Research Conference will be held at the Westin Copley Place, Boston, Mass. For more information, call the Workers Compensation Research Institute, 955 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, Mass. 02139, (617) 661-9274, fax (617) 661-9284 or log onto www.wcrinet.org.

October 22-24 California Workers' Comp Forum

This California-specific forum provides a meeting place for networking and exchanging ideas. You will gain an insight into the complexities of California workers' comp system that will help you protect yourself in today's hard market. The forum will be held in Huntington Beach, Calif., at The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. For more information contact (800) 942-4494 or visit www.cawcforum.com.

November 2-4 American Society for Health Care Risk Management

Building on the response from last year's ASHRM conference, there will again be a study session for the Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management designation led by the editors of the CPHRM Study Guide. Refinements for this year's conference include education sessions identified as "essentials" geared to new risk managers and those seeking a refresher course or "applications/advanced" geared to more seasoned pros seeking more in-depth subject treatment. There will be plenty of networking opportunities and several exhibitors will be joining the conference for the first time. Former Secretary of Health and Human Services, Donna Shalala, will close the conference with a tales of triumph in the complex worlds of health care and academia. The conference will be held in the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, Tenn. To request a 2003 annual conference program call (312) 422-3980 or e-mail ashrm@aha.org.

November 9-12 National Association of Independent Insurers

The 58th annual meeting of the NAII, the largest gathering of property/casualty insurance leaders in the United States, will be held in Atlanta and will feature CEOs and senior executives of property/casualty insurance companies, reinsurers, brokers, intermediaries and underwriters. You'll hear presentations from leading thinkers on politics, public policy, economics and journalism. Hundreds of CEOs and senior executives from some of America's most notable insurers and more than 1,000 reinsurers, brokers, intermediaries and underwriters will attend. For registration information contact the NAII registration hotline at (847) 550-9353 or e-mail www.naii.org.

November 9-12 Health Insurance Association of America The HIAA's 2003 Forum and Exhibition will take place at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. Conference sessions will cover legislation and policy, business and technology, products and marketing, and care management. Forum 2003 topics include one called "Infectious Disease Epidemics: Implications for Health Care and Insurance in America," and "New Expectations and Old Age: How America's 'Zoomers' and Technology will Change the Health Care System." Other forum topics will cover "The Rising Costs of Pharmaceuticals," "Empowering Patients in the Medical Marketplace," and "Health Care Strategies for the Modern Age." Attendees are also invited to participate in the annual golf tournament at Stallion Mountain Country Club's challenging Man O'War golf course. For hotel reservations, call (800) 499-6311 or (702) 791-7444. For more conference information, contact HIAA at conferences@hiaa.org, or call (202) 824-1747.

November 17-18 The Wall Street Transcript

Investing in the Insurance Industry. Every year the Wall Street Transcript brings together leading insurance industry analysts and fund managers, and sponsors key presentations by the largest insurers and reinsurers. The conference will be held at The Harvard Club, 27 West 44th St., New York, NY 10036. To register call 212-952-7400 ext. 127. More information about the conference is available at www.gatewayreports.com.

November 19-21 The 12th Annual National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference & Exhibit

Don't miss the nation's largest workers' compensation and disability show, which will feature more than 200 exhibitors. Brought to you by Risk & Insurance and LRP Publications, the 12th Annual National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference & Exhibit is where the industry heads each year to find out what's hot--and our 2003 event in Chicago will be no exception. Program tracks include legal issues, claims management, key injuries, disability and managed care, special issues and return-to-work issues. The conference will be held in Chicago at the Lakeside Center at McCormick Place. For more information contact the National Workers' Compensation & Disability Conference & Exhibit, PO Box 24668, West Palm Beach, Fla., 33416-4668, or call LRP Conferences at (800) 727-1227.

December 3-5 South Carolina Captive Association Inc.

The South Carolina Captive Association Inc. will hold it's 4th Annual Educational Conference in Charleston, S.C., at the Charleston Place Hotel. The event will combine useful educational sessions to maximize the utilization of a captive as a financial tool. The conference has been designed to help attendees identify and take advantage of the alternative risk transfer opportunity, as well as a hands-on captive/ RRG application works op and numerous networking opportunities. Charleston Place Hotel, 205 Meeting Street, Charleston, S.C., 29401-3107; tel.: (843) 724-8410.