Meeting/Event Information

Risk Management Insights

This program will explore key aspects of workers' compensation, including the claims process, premium calculations, and the differences between conventional and captive insurance. We’ll cover the role of experience modification (MOD) in shaping premiums and address common myths about fixed costs. Learn how to manage workers' comp costs through proactive claims management strategies, risk reduction, and effective claims handling. We’ll also discuss the property and casualty insurance market, the role of surplus lines, and how to position your business for optimal risk management and cost control. Join us to gain valuable insights into managing and reducing your workers’ compensation expenses.

About the Speaker:

Marc Playman, Corporate Director of Compliance, Legal and Risk Management at Wilderness Resorts.

Marc has a very diverse medical legal background starting his career in pre-hospital EMS and nursing before moving to law enforcement in 1985, where he served as a police officer and detective. He served dual roles with the City of Wisconsin Dells as both a police detective and Director of EMS. In 1997 Marc became the Director of Health and Safety for the City of Wisconsin Dells managing the EMS, Risk Management, Emergency Management and Risk Management functions for the City of Wisconsin Dells. In 2002 he assumed those duties in Columbia County where he took on the Coroner/Medical Examiner Role and the County Risk Management function. Marc provided OSHA compliance training for both new hires and annual recurrent training for all City and County employees. He continued there until his retirement in 2008.

After retirement Marc joined the management team at the Wilderness Resorts, managing their Risk Management and OSHA Safety initiatives. Marc is an OSHA authorized instructor authorized by the OSHA Training Institute and has been a Public Safety and Occupational Health and Safety educator for 28 years. Marc is also a clinical instructor for Madison College in the Public Safety Division, teaching both pre-hospital EMS and Police Recruit Academy students.

Marc combines his wealth of medical and legal experiences into his Risk Management strategies and specializes in OSHA regulatory compliance, safety inspections and assessments, policy and procedure development, and training. Marc also provides Safety and Health Best Practices training and consultation including Workers Compensation Claims Case Management strategies and the General Liability arena.

LUNCH OPTIONS:

• Gouda Burger - Our classic Monk burger topped with fresh mushrooms, crisp bacon, melted smoked Gouda and chipotle aioli. Served with chippers, pickles and a cookie.
• Grilled Chicken Chef Salad - Chopped Romaine lettuce topped with cucumber, tomatoes, rings of onion (easy to remove), sliced egg, ham, cheddar cheese a sliced grilled chicken breast. Served with side of Ranch and a cookie.
• BBQ Chicken Wrap - A large flour tortilla stuffed with lettuce, cheddar, tricolor tortilla strips, grilled chicken, ranch and BBQ sauce. Served with chippers, pickles and a cookie.
• Black Bean Burger - A blend of veggies, black beans, brown rice, corn, red bell pepper and chilies on our gourmet bun. Served with homemade potato chippers, pickles and a cookie.