Schedule of Events
If you are a younger (under 40) self-insurance/captive insurance industry professional, this is a must-attend for you. Developed by the SIIA Future Leaders Committee, this forum will feature educational content targeted at younger professionals with multiple networking opportunities to help you make important connections with those in your age group.
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Welcome Reception
7:30 am to 8:30 am
Networking Breakfast
8:45 am to 9:oo am
Welcome Remarks
Erin Duffy
Chairwoman, Future Leaders Committee
SIIA
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Making Sense of the Self-Insured Marketplace
You got a job in the self-insurance industry. Now what? This marketplace can be complicated to navigate, especially when you are relatively new to the industry and, honestly, sometimes when you have been around for a while. There is an acronym for everything! This session will break down how it all works to give a clearer understanding of how your organization fits into the bigger picture.
Moderator
Yann Passet
Director of Product Management
90 Degree Benefits
Speakers
Mark Catanzaro
Executive Client Consultant
Borislow Insurance
Will Rumsey
Senior Vice President Sales
Specialty Care Management
Morgan Sandell
Capability Manager, Stop-Loss Products
Optum
Chelsi Gronowick
Stop-Loss Claims Operations
Symetra Financial
10:00 am to 10:45 am
What is a Future Leader?
Being a Future Leader is more than being under a certain age. It’s an attitude backed up by action. New Committee members join veteran members in this panel discussion for an engaging conversation about taking advantage of the unique educational and networking opportunities the Committee provides. Attend this session and learn how to engage with peers, learn the industry, and invest in your future!
Moderator
Keith Hodges
Sales Executive, Strategic Partnerships
Health Plans, Inc.
Speakers
Delia Napolitano
Sales Executive, Partnership, Growth & Strategy
Healthcare Bluebook
Amy Pizzey
Assistant Vice President - Team Lead
Lockton Companies
Brady Bizarro
Vice President
The Phia Group
10:45 am to 11:15 am
Networking Break
11:15 am to noon
The Politics of Self-Insurance
Insurance is one of the most regulated industries out there. Believe it or not, not everyone is a fan of the self-insurance model. Laws and regulations protecting employers’ rights to self-insure are continually under attack by policymakers being lobbied by, you guessed it, organizations with financial interests in the fully-insured model, in addition to providers wanting higher reimbursement. And they have money…lots of it! In response, SIIA’s Government Relations team advocates on behalf of the self-insurance industry by educating and informing Federal and State policymakers and regulators. This session explains the nitty gritty politics of self-insurance and provides an update on current issues on Capitol Hill and throughout the country.
Speakers
Mike Ferguson
President & CEO
Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA)
Anthony M. Murrello
Government Relations Manager
Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA)
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Hosted Luncheon
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Grow Your Network Now
Now it’s time to practice building your brand by networking with other Future Leaders at this interactive session. Set up in a roundtable format, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce yourself, engage in conversation, and maybe learn a little something about self-insurance. Don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards!
Moderator
Erin Duffy
Chairwoman, Future Leaders Committee
SIIA
2:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Networking Break
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Build Your Personal Brand
Like it or not, perception is reality, reputation is everything, and people do business with those they trust. And in this marketplace, that trust does not come unearned. Word travels quickly, and perceptions can be formed solely by word-of-mouth. How you distinguish yourself in terms of reputation, knowledge, and demeanor matters. Get tips on how to put your best foot forward, grow your network, and build a personal brand that creates trust and confidence.
Moderator
Erin Duffy
Chairwoman, Future Leaders Committee
SIIA
Speaker
Spencer Smith
SVP, Consultant Development
ParetoHealth
