Speakers/Topics

AGENDA NOTE: It is with regret that we inform you that the mock IME that was to be performed by Kevin Paul Shea, MD – Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon at the upcoming meeting will not take place.  Due to an unanticipated emergent personal matter, Dr. Shea will not be able to attend and he sends his regrets. 

Update from current ICA President, Emily E. Sudermann, JD.

Interactive disability financial discussion with all attendees, by Nawrocki Smith.

Case Management Factors to assist in Adjudicating Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, presented by Dr. Lawrence Burstein, Disability Medical Director and VP of Disability Operations.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

 

Speakers/Topics

1. Legal Year in Review:  Legal updates and appeals - Chris Collins, Mirick O’Connell
2. Mock Mediation with the following:

Chris Collins, Mirick O’Connell

Joseph Berman, The Mediation Group

Barbara Carra, Law Offices of William J. Fennell, P.C.

Joseph M. Hamilton, Mirick O’Connell

Colleen Jordan, Unum

Robert Dubiel, Met Life

The meeting will begin with registration and breakfast starting at 8:00 am followed by the first session at 9 am.  There will be a break between each session and each session will be about 75 minutes.  The cost for the meeting is $10 for members and $30 for non-members, with Web-ex offered at $15 for members.

 

Please note:  The WebEx is available for individuals more than 150 miles from the meeting.  No WebEex sign-ups will be granted beyond the April 14, 2017 registration deadline.  Login credentials for the meeting will be sent by 4/19/17.

You can register for the meeting and pay via credit card!  If you typically sign up for meetings and your company submits payment, this option is also available online. Simply indicate that you will not be paying prior to the meeting and your organization will be invoiced.

Registration should be received by 4/14/17

 

Tee time PROMPTLY at 9 am.  Thursday, June 15^th at:

 

Pine Ridge Country Club 28 Pleasant St.  N. Oxford, Ma. 01537 (508) 892-9188

This golf event will be a shot gun start, 4 members per team, best ball / captain and crew style of play. Contests included within the round are closest to the pin, closest to the line, and longest drive. There is a women’s and a men’s prize for each contest. Lunch is included with the round. Grilled items such as hamburgers and hot dogs, etc. will be provided at the clubhouse, with a drink ticket.

Please note, there is no claims educational session during this gathering- golf and networking are the focus for this event!

Cost of Golf & Lunch: Member $45 per person, Non-Member $60 per person.

Note: Cash beverage cart available throughout event.

REGISTRATION CLOSED JUNE 2, 2017.  For details on late availability, contact danielle_brennan@glic.com or (413) 395-4178

 

Friday September 29, 2017

DoubleTree by Hilton, Portland

363 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106

Phone 207-775-6161

Limited Rooms @ $149 discounted rate, Rate code is NEC

Registration & Breakfast at 8 am

9 am Meeting .   Presentation will be 2 hours with a break after the 1^st hour.

Online registration has closed. Please contact our Treasurer, Danielle Brennan at Danielle_Brennan@glic.com to inquire about last minute availability for conference registration.

Program Description:

Did you know that you have your own leadership style, and that you inspire others when you are operating at your highest and best level?

 

While you may or may not officially hold the leadership title or position, your work and your life call on you to bring your leadership skills, and yes, your leadership excellence to the surface to make decisions, implement those into action, while affecting the lives of those around you.

 

We all have our own leadership style, and yours shows how you are able to communicate with, build trust with, influence, inspire, and lead others.

 

This interactive program has a theatre twist … along with the course material delivered by your presenter, professional actors will perform in leadership skits, giving you the opportunity to experience and learn leadership principles through live, interactive theatre.

 

You will learn:

• How to recognize and improve your own leadership style while identifying and understanding the styles of others
• How to utilize your adaptability when dealing with other personalities and situations to be an effective leader
• What leadership components work best to impact those with whom you work

 

About Your Presenter:

Karen Galvin founded Vision Enterprises in 1994, after working in sales, management, and training positions at The Boston Five Mortgage Corporation, Prime Financial Corporation, and Phoenix Home Life Insurance Company.

 

She consults with numerous corporations, not-for-profits, and government agencies. She has trained thousands of professionals worldwide in leadership, sales, team development, and communication skills in her dynamic, engaging and entertaining style.

Karen's passion for live theatre and her background in both acting and directing are what drove the creation and success of the theatre-based training component of Vision Enterprises. Instead of showing a training video, professional actors and actresses perform in training skits. Trainees are entertained while they are trained, and have the opportunity to interact with and practice new skills with actors before returning to the workplace.

 

Join us for two informative presentations:

Chris Doherty & Barbara Mountain of Cella, Doherty, Keane & Associates, LLP present:  SOCIAL SECURITY:  PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

Key Note Speaker: Melissa Smith – Presentation on Critical Thinking: She has developed innovative training protocols that enhance company’s corporate culture, builds on employee strengths and creates an unparalleled environment for learning and growth.

We also will have Special Guest, Tracey Zinck, JD, Vice President of the International Claims Association (ICA). She has served  the ICA on the Annual Conference Team, the Nominating Committee and as Chair of the Disability and Board of Directors.

Tracey has more than 25 years of claims experience which includes insurance defense work, workers' compensation, health and disability.  She managed the Other Party Liability Department for anthem before transitioning to disability insurance in 1998.  Tracey has served as AVP of Claims at Disability RMS in South Portland, Maine for the past twelve years where she oversees the clinical, vocational, appeals and settlement teams.

 

12:30-1:30 Registration

1:30-5:30  Conference presentations with mid conference break

5:30  Cocktail Reception with Cash Bar

The Log Cabin

500 Easthampton Rd

Holyoke, MA

413-535-1800

http://www.logcabin-delaney.com

Limited amount of discounted room rate available at The Delaney House if booked by 11/2/17.  King Standard for $109 + tax.  Discount code is NECA17

Online registration has closed, Please contact Treasurer, Danielle Brennan at Danielle_Brennan@glic.com for last minute availability

Please note registration closes November 9, 2017