NCCI AIS 2025 – A Quick Look At The Sessions
The NCCI AIS 2025 is less than three months away. I try to attend the Annual Insights Symposium every year. NCCI presents so much good information at these conferences. For a data geek such as myself, the conference does not disappoint. If you want to see the complete agenda, click here.
For a listing of my prior articles on the previous NCCI AIS sessions, you can find them here.
Session Info
The session info is included below. I did not include breaks, breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. My comments on any of the upcoming sessions are in < >.
With Bill Donnell’s retirement, Tracy Ryan became the new President and CEO this month.
President and CEO, NCCI
Tracy will kick off AIS 2025 with an executive overview of industry results and an assessment of the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for workers compensation.
Tuesday, May 13—9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Donna Glenn, FCAS, MAAAChief 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. <The trends at this one should be interesting with most of the pandemic data now fading.>
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Industry-Specific Trends Uncovered
Tuesday, May 13—11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Sandra advances the State of the Line discussion focusing on industry-specific trends and how shifts in claims frequency may impact sectors differently in workers compensation. <As with Donna’s State of the Line, the trends should be enlightening.>
Tuesday, May 13—1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
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 compensation. <Stephen’s presentation last year introduced me to new terms such as vibecession.>
Tuesday, May 13—2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Moderated by:
Damian D. England, ARM
Executive Director—Affiliate Services, NCCI
Panelists Include:
Jill Rosenthal, MD, MPH, MA, FACOEM
SVP and Chief Medical Officer, Zenith Insurance, a Fairfax Financial Company
Debra Kane
CNA Vice President Workers’ Compensation Claims
Neil DeBlock
Vice President—Head of Workers Compensation Claims, Zurich North America
Our expert panel will explore the evolving return-to-work landscape and best practices that can enhance the effectiveness of injured worker recovery and workers compensation claim management.
<One of my themes in this website is – Did They Ask a Claims person? They did in this session>
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Tuesday, May 13—3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Price is only half the story. Medical cost drivers are equally defined by utilization. Join Raji as he unravels changes in medical practices and explores the potential impact on future experience.
Wednesday, May 14—9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 14—10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Assistant Actuary, NCCI
Traffic crashes often result in severe, complex injuries and are one of the leading causes of large losses in WC. In an evolving world of transportation and an expanding demand for deliveries, Brian will explore workers compensation trends in motor vehicle accidents. <This session should provide great info on why subrogation remains an important but not discussed part of the WC claims process.>________________________________
Wednesday, May 14—10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Jon Sinclair, FCAS, MAAA
Director and Actuary, NCCI
Changes in pain management have been driven by reductions in opioid prescriptions and enhanced treatment techniques for workplace injuries. Jon will explore the latest developments in pain management and cost implications.
