RIMS 2009 Sessions Guide - (Page 32) lEGal lEGISlaTION Medicare Reporting Requirements—Effective July 1, 2009 —Are You Ready? (LEG200) Wednesday, 9:00 am - 10:30 am On July 1, 2009, risk professionals, carrier representatives and third party administrators all must be aware of and comply with Medicare reporting requirements, which includes liability, no-fault and workers compensation claims. This federal legislation carries stiff penalties for noncompliance, so know the details, form, manner and frequency. Receive the most up-to-date information on this topic, discuss all of the key issues and assist your program with compliance to avoid costly penalties. This session is hosted by RIMS San Diego Chapter. Tim Doherty Workers Compensation Functional Team Leader Specialty Risk Services, LLC Roy A. Franco Director, Casualty Claims Safeway Inc. William R. Van Wambeke General Counsel M Hayes William H. McCartney Senior Vice President, General Counsel, P&C Group USAA Cynthia R. Shoss Partner Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP Speak Up! Ignite Your Legislative Voice (LEG202) Tuesday, 9:00 am - 10:30 am Get an in-depth view of the most pressing legislative issues facing the industry and learn how you can get involved and make a difference. Hear what RIMS is doing to represent the interests of the risk management community on federal, state and local levels. Learn about the experiences of RIMS California Legislative Delegation, a coalition formed by the seven California chapters, as it coordinated an effective voice for legislation and regulation at the state level. Nathan Bacchus State and Regulatory Affairs Associate RIMS Government Affairs Kathy E. Doddridge Director, Government Affairs RIMS Government Affairs James McIntyre RIMS Washington Counsel McIntyre Law Firm, PLLC Diana J. Rich, ARM Workers Compensation Program Manager California Joint Powers Insurance Authority LEGAL LEGISLATION Optional Federal Charter Choice (LEG100) Wednesday, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm More attention is being put on insurance regulation and the role of the federal versus state government within the United States. Does the existing state-regulated system hinder business, add to the administration and cost of the insurance product and jeopardize solvency? Or, does it provide the necessary local oversight in an efficient, established structure? Could the federal government effectively and efficiently regulate this global industry as an alternative to state regulation? Would this secure and streamline business investments in this economy? How would the federal government accomplish that, monitor the result and manage the transition of roles? Hear industry experts debate these topical points from both the federal and state perspectives in this ground-breaking discussion. Robert Detlefsen, Ph.D. Vice President, Public Policy National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies Roger Sevigny NAIC President, Elect, Commissioner New Hampshire Insurance Department The SAFETY Act—It Can Reduce Your Liability Resulting from Acts of Terrorism (LEG300) Tuesday, 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm The Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies, or SAFETY, Act, initiated by the Department of Homeland Security has been in effect since 2003, but few are exploring its protection. Understand the act’s protection and how it applies to hospitality, real estate and construction activities as well as typical defense contractors and security-related products. Discover how you can minimize your company’s exposure to suits resulting from acts of terrorism. Brian E. Finch, Esq. Counsel Dickstein Shapiro LLP Wendy Peters Senior Vice President, Terrorism Practice Willis North America Mark F. Kaye Team Lead, Research Staff Member Institute for Defense Analyses 32 RIMS 2009 Annual Conference & Exhibition, April 19-23
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