Taking Stock

April 20, 2010

Looking Forward to Seeing You at Combined Group Seminars

by Blake Stock, CEO

Seminars are all about exchanging information, then turning it into knowledge that helps us do our jobs better.

That's the thinking behind Combined Group's Nonsubscription Seminar series, beginning this week in Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston for agents and brokers.

We follow up next week with Nonsubscriber Seminars in El Paso and San Antonio hosted by Anchor Risk Management and Anchor Claims Management, for loss prevention and claims managers.

Bringing you relevant and timely educational events that dig deeper into the benefits of nonsubscription for Texas employers continues to be a priority for Combined. Here's a quick overview, including dates, times and locations of each.

Feature presentations include

• Texas Nonsubscription Industy Update and Form Review - Blake Stock, CEO, Combined Group
• Fundamental Differences Between Nonsubscription and Workers Compensation -
  Gray Sarles, Esq., Sarles & Quimet
• Nonsubscription Case Law - Significant Developments - Kent Williamson, Esq., the Silvera Firm (Dallas and Fort Worth) & Larry Simmons, Esq., Germer & Gertz (Houston)
• Habits of Effective Nonsubscription TPAs - Byron McBride, Anchor Claims Management
• Breakout Sessions - Nonsubscription Program Implementation & Feasibility Studies Meet Your Swiss Reinsurance Underwriter

Anchor Claims, Anchor Risk and Combined bring a team approach to this content-rich seminar for your policyholders. Topics include:

Claims

• What you need to know about the ERISA Injury Benefit Plan
• How to report claims
• How the online system works for you
• Controlling costs

Safety/Loss Control

• OSHA violations
• How to establish an effective safety program
• Updates on federal and state safety regulations
• How a strong safety program reduces your costs

For more information regarding these seminars contact Pam Mackie at pmackie@combinedgroup.com or call 800-275-3193.

Thank you,

Blake