NCCI Annual Insights Symposium (AIS) 2024 – Data Wonk Oasis Part II
One of the premier Workers Comp Conferences will be held from May 13 – May 15, 2024. The NCCI Annual Insights Symposium provides a ton of information on the current state of the Workers Comp system in over 4o states.
Some readers have asked for my definition of data wonk – From the Google Dictionary – a person who takes an enthusiastic or excessive interest in the specialized details of a particular subject or field…..Workers Comp data interest.
The other data wonk oasis is the WCRI Conference next week in Boston. I always feel a little smarter after each one of these conferences.
I covered quite a bit of the 2023 NCCI AIS last year. Check out the articles here.
Click on the following link for all of the pertinent info for the NCCI Annual Insights Symposium. If you want to hear from the actuaries who are part of the NCCI brain trust, check out the list below. I added a few comments to the agenda. Each speaker has a bio link.
Note: All session times are ET unless otherwise noted.
Monday, May 13—10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Monday, May 13—1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club
Monday, May 13—6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. = A great networking reception
Tuesday, May 14—7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14—7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. = Another great networking event
Tuesday, May 14—9:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m.
Bill Donnell, CPCU
President and CEO, NCCI
Bill will kick off AIS 2024 with an overview of industry results and a perspective on the future of workers compensation. It is his last Annual Insights Symposium as President.
Tuesday, May 14—9:15 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Donna Glenn, FCAS, MAAA
Chief Actuary, NCCI
NCCI’s State of the Line provides an exclusive review of the workers compensation system. Donna will deliver our latest analysis of financial indicators, trends, and broad economic markers. This highly anticipated session is unmatched in its detailed analysis of market conditions. – Donna always has great workers comp statistics – not to be missed.
NCCI’s State of the Line Guide will be available as a companion to this session on the AIS app and ncci.com.
Tuesday, May 14—10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Tuesday, May 14—10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Donna Glenn, FCAS, MAAA
Chief Actuary, NCCI
Nadege Bernard, FCAS
Practice Leader and Senior Actuary, NCCI
Join Donna and Nadege for a deeper dive into the State of the Line. This session will offer keen insights and key takeaways that you won’t hear anywhere else.
Tuesday, May 14—11:15 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14—1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Speaker to be announced
Faster, smarter, and more efficient – are these just words or actualities of the future of insurance powered by AI? Join us as we provide a blueprint for how the insurance industry can effectively evolve amidst the constant state of challenge and change.
Tuesday, May 14—1:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Raji H. Chadarevian
Executive Director—Actuarial Research, NCCI
Jon Sinclair, FCAS, MAAA
Director and Actuary, NCCI
Medical cost trends continue to be a top concern for the industry. Less dependence on opioids, more pain management injections, or fewer surgeries may all be pieces to the bigger puzzle. NCCI experts will reveal the components that drive utilization of hospital stays and ever-changing prescribing trends. This was a great session last year.
Tuesday, May 14—2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Moderated by:
Damian D. England, ARM
Executive Director—Affiliate Services, NCCI
Panelists Include:
Haytham Elhawary, PhD
Cofounder and Chief Strategy Officer, Kinetic
Aidan Madigan-Curtis, MBA
Board Member, Voxel
Our panel of experts will explore the cutting-edge world of wearable technology, computer vision software, and data analytics. Get ready for a firsthand look at the impact these game-changing technologies will have on worker health, safety, and productivity and how they’re reshaping the workers compensation landscape.
Tuesday, May 14—2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14—3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Arthur C. Brooks
Harvard Professor and Best-Selling Author
Happiness is a direction, not a destination. Through qualitative and quantitative research, Arthur identifies science-based evidence on how to transform relationships, increase productivity, and ultimately drive toward happiness.
Tuesday, May 14—7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of networking and entertainment as we celebrate the spirit of the West in grand style at the exclusive AIS Ranch. This event promises a unique opportunity to connect with attendees and enjoy the rustic charm of a Western experience.
Wednesday, May 15—7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 15—8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 15—8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 15—9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Stephen Cooper
Executive Director and Senior Economist, NCCI
The dynamically changing workforce and evolving economy are top of mind for workers compensation executives. Stephen will provide an in-depth perspective on recent economic developments and their impact on workers comp, including a look into how these unfolding trends are influencing premium, frequency, and severity.
Wednesday, May 15—10:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Physical Space | Mental Health | Environmental Impact
Wednesday, May 15—10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Patrick Coate, PhD
Economist II, NCCI
Anae Myers, ACAS, MAAA
Associate Actuary, NCCI
Increasingly safer workspaces and new safety technologies, behavioral and mental health issues, and our operating environments are all poised to play a bigger role in what drives injuries and in bringing injured workers back to work. Join Patrick and Anae as they assess the holistic impact of the changing workplace on workers and its implications for workers compensation.
Wednesday, May 15—10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Sandra Kipust, FCAS, MAAA
Senior Practice Leader and Actuary, NCCI
Amanda Glish, FCAS, MAAA
Director and Actuary, NCCI
Join Sandra and Amanda as they take a deeper look at the indicators and trends of key industry groups and provide new insights on these important industries. Last but not least- stick around for this one.
Wednesday, May 15—11:15 a.m.
Note: The program schedule is subject to change.
