ADR Programs
At the 2016 SIIA Workers’ Compensation Executive Forum, Jack Frazier from American Global and former workers’ compensation judge Steve Siemers discussed how Alternative Dispute Resolution can enhance a workers’ compensation program. Ten states currently allow employers to collectively bargain a carve-out ADR process for their workers’ compensation programs. New York and California are two of the […]
Emotional Recovery after Catastrophic Injury
At the 2016 SIIA Workers’ Compensation Executive Forum, Jon Pearson from QLI kicked of the session with some blues harmonica then talked about how the best long-term outcomes on catastrophic claims can be achieved by considering the emotional challenges faced by the injured worker. Emotional recovery means the injured worker believes they can live a […]
Where Wellness and Workers’ Comp Intersect
There is growing consensus that a healthier workforce can not only reduce injuries but also reduce duration of disability and severity of injuries. A panel at the 2016 SIIA Workers’ Compensation Executive Forum discussed how a higher focus on employee wellness can impact your workers’ compensation program. The panel was: Brian Carpenter – Clinical Director, […]
SIIA 2016 Workers’ Compensation Executive Forum
Conference Chronicles will be blogging from SIIA’s Annual Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Executive Forum on May 24-25, 2016, in Scottsdale, Arizona. This conference is dedicated exclusively to the topic of self-insured workers’ compensation, with a strong educational program focusing on such topics as excess insurance and risk management strategies. Learn more about SIIA’s Annual Self-Insured Workers’ […]