Session Descriptions

• Fiduciary Responsibility – Are You Ready, or Do You Need a Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card? (EB Focus)

As an employer sponsoring a group health plan, you hold a fiduciary role that comes with key responsibilities. Ensuring compliance while making informed decisions can protect your organization. This session is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate your fiduciary responsibilities confidently.  

Presenter:  Mark Nixon

• What Should You Expect from Your Broker? (EB and P&C)

Insurance brokers are valuable assets to your organization. Whether you’re a small business owner or a benefits manager at a large company, brokers can help make your insurance shopping experience simpler and, in many cases, more affordable. By acting as an intermediary between consumers and insurance carriers, they provide industry knowledge and expertise to ensure their clients are getting the right coverage at the right cost.  This session will walk you through what to expect from your broker, how much you should compensate them, and provide you with a broker interview questionnaire to ensure you’re getting the most value from your current broker relationship.

Presenters: 

Suzanne Lemen

Todd Schreck

• What’s Poppin’ in Healthcare? What Is Trending and How You Can Control Cost (EB Focus)

Employers of all sizes and industries continue to face several trends affecting the employee benefits market, including rising healthcare costs, a competitive labor market, and regulatory concerns. This informative session will provide insight into healthcare market trends and compliance updates and provide your organization with creative new solutions to help manage your organization’s healthcare costs.   

Presenter:  Kathleen Kam Larsen

• Legislative Post-Election Update
   
  The second Trump administration has once again made Washington, D.C., the epicenter of significant shifts impacting workplace law. Attorney Lori Mans will address some of the immediate changes and long-term strategies that are expected at the state and federal levels. Her topics will include the administration’s regulatory approaches, labor law, DEI initiatives, EEO guidelines, wage and hour regulations, and more. 
  
  Speaker: Lori Mans

•  Building and Sustaining a Strong Workforce | Panel Discussion (EB and P&C) 
  

Join us for an engaging panelist discussion where we will explore innovative strategies to address labor shortages, bridge generational gaps, and foster a sustainable workforce across industries. Gain actionable insights on upskilling, diversity and inclusion, mental well-being, and leveraging educational partnerships to create a thriving talent pipeline. Whether you’re navigating new regulatory challenges or looking to market your industry to the next generation, this discussion will provide valuable tools to drive workforce success. 

Panelists:

Sabrina Brigance

Troy Vermillion

Jayne Russell

Sheila Matthews

Moderator:   Jack Kiely

•  PBM for Workers' Compensation | Panel Discussion (EB and P&C)                                                                                                                   

Poorly managed pharmacy claims can drive up workers' compensation costs. Join our engaging breakout session to explore effective strategies for managing the workers' compensation process. Hear from industry experts—a carrier, consultant, and pharmacy benefit manager—as they share their insights and expertise to help you optimize claim management and control costs.

Panelists:

Brian Sheskey

Emma Castreel

Marcus Iglesias

Moderator:   Mark Nixon

• The Future of JAXPORT and How It Affects the City  (EB and P&C)

Discover how JAXPORT’s transformative five-year strategic plan will shape the future of Jacksonville’s economic growth and prosperity. Join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear directly from Nick Primrose, Chief of Regulatory Compliance, as he shares insights into the port’s bold vision for expansion. Learn how this ambitious plan will position JAXPORT as a global leader and drive significant growth across key industries, creating opportunities and innovation throughout the city. Don’t miss this chance to understand how these changes will redefine Jacksonville’s role on the international stage!

Presenter:  Nick Primrose

• Lunch Panel Discussion | Cyber and AI  (EB and P&C) 

A dynamic group of risk management and cybersecurity leaders will address today’s most critical challenges across the pre-breach, breach, and post-breach landscape. Topics will focus on protecting people, corporations, and reputations and you will learn actionable strategies to strengthen defenses, ensure rapid incident response, and recover with resilience. This panel’s expertise bridges technology, human resources, and corporate governance, helping organizations safeguard their workforce while fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. Walk away with the tools needed to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape. 

• •  Panelists: 

Joe Soffer 

Alex Clark

JT Schlembach

Moderator:   Michael Strahl

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