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News & Views is a quarterly publication of the TASB Risk Management Fund. Your comments and opinions are welcomed and should be directed to Ron Garza at 800.482.7276 ext. 2275
Upgrade Your Risk Management Knowledge: Attend One of the 2008 Fund Fall Seminars!
by Stacy Hobbs
The Fall Regional Seminars kick off in Austin on September 18 and are open to all Fund members in the Workers’ Compensation, Property/Casualty and/or Unemployment Compensation programs. Four presentations will be offered, along with complimentary meals and free early registration. All details are located on the Fund Web Site at www.tasbrmf.org. Don’t miss your chance to attend!
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Seminar Location |
Seminar Date |
Register by*: |
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Austin - TASB Headquarters |
09/18/08 |
On site Registration Only |
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Frisco - Embassy Suites |
10/01/08 |
On site Registration Only |
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Lubbock - ESC 17 |
10/30/08 |
On site Registration Only |
| Houston - Norris Conference Center** | 12/02/08 | 11/26/08 |
Note: Due to low registration numbers, the Corpus Christi seminar previously scheduled for 11/05/08 at the Omni Hotel Marina Tower has been cancelled.
*Registrations and/or cancellations must be received by the Register by date above to avoid a $35 fee per person.
**Please note, due to Hurricane Ike, the Houston seminar that was previously scheduled for 10/21/08 has been rescheduled.
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Time |
Activity/Session |
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8:15 - 9 a.m. |
Registration and Complimentary Continental Breakfast |
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9 - 9:10 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductions |
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9:10 - 10:10 a.m. |
Upgrade your Risk Management Program with Return to Work |
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10:20 - 11:20 a.m. |
WC Claim Reporting Error 404: Reboot Now! |
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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Complimentary Lunch |
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12:30 - 1:30 p.m. |
Property/Casualty Disaster Procedures for your Hard Drive |
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1:40 - 2:40 p.m. |
Senate Bill 9, Version 2.0 |
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2:40 - 3 p.m. |
Q&A and Seminar Conclusion |
Seminar Topic Descriptions
Upgrade your Risk Management Program with Return to Work
Presented by: Sarita Shipe, Workers' Compensation Compliance, TASB
Is your risk management program suffering from workers' compensation sticker shock? Need new ideas to keep costs down? Learn why implementing a Return to Work program is so important to your district and how easy it is to do.
WC Claim Reporting Error 404: Reboot Now!
Presented by: Stacy Hobbs, Risk Management Education and Training Manager, TASB
This session will provide an insightful look into the top five errors made by employers in workers' compensation claim reporting. Discussions and information provided will consist of proper injury, wage, paid leave, and work status reporting. This session is great for those new to workers' compensation and the seasoned veteran.
Property/Casualty Disaster Procedures for your Hard Drive
Presented by: Todd Holt, Director of Property/Casualty Claims, TASB
Your brand new Middle School burned down. What now? Who should you call? Do you know your coverage? Your disaster procedures, regardless of the type of loss, should be well documented. Learn how to mitigate loss damages after they occur so everyone can get back to the business of educating students.
Senate Bill 9, Version 2.0
Presented by: Holly Claghorn, Sr. Attorney, TASB & Leslie Story, Attorney, TASB
Optimize your hiring with our Senate Bill 9 resource pack. This program brings clarity to the complicated world of criminal background checks. Key features include an introduction to criminal histories and an overview of background check requirements, with special functionality for contractor employees.
Continuing Education (CE)
CE will be offered for TASBO, CPE for State Board of Public Accountancy, and The State Board of Education. Texas Department of Insurance adjuster CE has been approved for three hours in one hour increments.
Still have questions?
Contact Stacy Hobbs at 800.482.7276, ext. 7233.
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