TPA & MGU/Excess Insurer Executive Forum

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1 New This Year: SIIA Golf Outing! TPA & MGU/Excess Insurer Executive Forum April 9-11, 2008 Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Hilton Head, SC

2 Education Program Overview SIIA s TPA & MGU/Excess Insurer Executive Forum provides a focused learning and networking environment for Third Party Administrator and Stop-Loss/Excess Insurer professionals seeking solutions that enhance productivity, collaboration, communications and profitability. This year s forum will feature sessions designed to bring you upto-date with the latest developments in the self-insurance/alternative risk transfer industry as well as the legislative/ regulatory areas directly impacting your company s business operations. Who Should Attend The TPA & MGU/Excess Insurer Executive Forum features a cutting-edge program of sessions carefully selected to address timely issues impacting TPA, MGU and Stop-Loss professionals. This event consistently attracts today s senior-level executives and top corporate decision makers in the industry, with 58% of 2007 attendees being at the VP level or higher. You cannot afford to miss this event if you are a: Chief Executive Officer President/Owner Chief Financial Officer Lead Marketing & Sales Personnel Attorney Broker/Consultant Industry Service Provider Exhibiting and Sponsorship Opportunities Exhibiting and sponsoring are great ways to gain exposure for your company and show your support to the industry. SIIA has a limited number of spaces for companies to exhibit their products and services to conference attendees. If you re looking to increase company and product awareness, develop sales leads and new customers and make immediate sales, then exhibiting at this event is a must! The Forum also offers a wide range of sponsorship packages designed to fit any budget, starting as low as $500. Becoming a sponsor is a cost-effective and targeted tool that can help your company accomplish its marketing and sales goals and position you as an industry leader to attendees. For information on exhibiting and/or sponsorship opportunities, please call (800) Don t delay exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities always SELL OUT for this event!

3 Incredible Networking Opportunities This forum is specifically designed to help you strengthen your business relationships. No other venue provides a stronger platform to meet new potential business partners and develop leads. Join top executives in the industry and learn why all the people you want to do business with are going to be in Hilton Head. Attire Dress for this year s forum is business casual. About SIIA SIIA s mission is to protect and promote self-insurance and alternative risk transfer. For more information on the association, please visit Special Services If you require special accommodations to fully participate, please attach a written description of your needs to your registration. Membership Information Hotel Accommodations Hotel reservations must be made directly with the hotel. The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Two Grasslawn Avenue Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Following are two options to make your hotel reservations in the SIIA block: Telephone: (843) Website Link: SIIA has negotiated a special discounted room rate of $ plus taxes available only to conference registrants. Early reservations are strongly advised. The room block for the special group rate ends March 18, Reservations made after March 18, 2008 will be made on a space and rate availability basis only. If you are not a member of SIIA and would like to save money on registration, exhibiting and/or sponsorship fees, please contact SIIA headquarters at Questions Should you have any questions about this year s forum, please call SIIA headquarters at Cancellation Policy Written Cancellation received on or before March 7, 2008, will receive a refund of 50% of the registration fee. Due to hotel and staffing commitments, all registrations and cancellations received after March 7, 2008 and all no-shows are not eligible for a refund. However, substitutions are permitted in advance and on-site.

4 Educational Sessio Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Health Care Reform Update With health care reform top on the domestic agenda in Congress and in many state capitols around the country, the implications for self-insurance are significant. This session will provide an update on the status of leading reform proposal and how you can get involved in shaping the legislative process. Thursday, April 10, 2008 Addressing the Root Causes of Rising Health Care Costs What TPAs Need to Know Adopting a health and productivity model can help employers achieve cost control. Models that include health promotion, as well as absence, disability and medical management programs have shown measurable results in the effort to reduce costs. Studies of participants demonstrate a substantial rate of compliance with physician s treatment plans (91 percent for both cardiovascular disease and diabetes) having a measurable impact on employee productivity. In fact, average disability durations among participants have been reduced percent below national guidelines and have achieved significant medical cost savings for employers. Interventions Around Consumerism: Least Amount of Cost, Biggest Benefit This session will focus on the obstacles in medical management for third party administrators and their MGU/Stop-Loss partners. Engagement will be defined and methods identified to make interventions more successful. Intervention costs will be discussed and techniques presented that maximize resources and produce results. Evaluation and ROI will be presented that demonstrate targeted techniques that work across all populations. Onsite Clinics: Moving from Concept to Employee Engagement to Savings Onsite clinics are appearing in more employer worksites. This session will explore the concept behind onsite clinics, how to successfully implement an onsite clinic and methods to demonstrate a return on the investment. This is critical information for TPAs interested in coordinating the establishment of onsite clinics on behalf of their employer clients. Integrated Health Management Solutions Many employers are discovering rising health care costs are here to stay. Benefit plan changes involving cost shifting to employees have helped but there is a limit to this cost reduction method. Employers are learning what tools they need to implement for longer term cost containment. They are focused on efforts that empower employees to become better consumers of health care and enable them to become healthier. This discussion will be extremely useful for TPAs, MGUs and Stop-Loss carriers as they forecast future health care claims costs. *Subject to change. Please visit for a detailed program schedule.

5 ns & Descriptions* Thursday, April 10, 2008 A 30,000 Foot View of Stop Loss Market Conditions A panel of reinsurance experts debate how the reinsurance community views the stop loss market today and how it will develop over the next decade. Where does reinsurance capacity come from and why does it change over time? How will the risk takers and underwriters bind cases and still maintain their integrity and procure the appropriate risk premium? What are the barriers to entry for new reinsurance capacity in the stop loss market and where will the next generation of reinsurers come from? Alternatives to Traditional PPO Plan Designs As PPO networks have evolved, historical discount levels are being impacted by changes in provider billing practices, contractual limitations on claim review and editing and access requirements. Due to the downward trend in overall savings, TPA s and employers have begun to look at alternatives to PPO s for in-network and out-of-network claims savings. This session will highlight and discuss innovative solutions that are being developed and used by TPAs and employers to control claim costs in lieu of utilizing PPO networks. Bumps, Not Barriers -- Legal Issues In Innovative Plan Designs The past few years have seen many innovations in benefit plan design -- HDHPs/HSAs, Wellness/Disease Management Programs, HRAs, debit/credit card substantiation, value-based coverage, CDHPs and a few others. While these innovations create new opportunities, they also come with new rules, regulations and other guidance that pose challenges for properly implementing and operating them. This presentation will explore some of the legal issues that arise in connection with some of these innovative plan designs. While these legal challenges can make for a bumpy ride, knowing where the potholes are should make the trip a lot smoother for TPAs and their employer clients. Friday, April 11, 2008 Re-Working the TPA Value Proposition In a world dominated by large payers, what can today s TPA do to compete? Claims payment speed and efficiency just won t capture new business anymore. Listen to a panel of experts discuss where and how to differentiate your services by looking to new resources and partnerships you may never have considered in years past. These industry leaders have been successful in redefining their organizations and have won new business by changing the rules to work in their favor. Learn what they ve done to reinvent themselves and the role that considerations such as consumerism and cost and quality of care have played in their success. Health Care Fraud...Do You Know What Your Doctor Is Doing? A well armed Special Investigation Task Force is your only hope in the fight against fraud. Industry experts estimate that 3-10% of health care spending is fraud and abuse. This workshop, presented by The Sentinel Group, will address the nature and scope of the problem, talk about tools of the trade, data mining and analytics, best practices, and state and federal requirements and compliance. An actual case study will be presented taking the audience from detection through investigation to final resolution.

6 Port Royal Golf Club Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Imagine 54 holes of legendary golf nestled within one of Hilton Head Island s most pristine plantations along the Atlantic coastline. This golf haven was designed by some of the best golf architects, such as George Cobb, Pete Dye and William Byrd, and it has been honored with the presence of some of golf s legendary players, having hosted the Champions TOUR Hilton Head Seniors International. Golf Outing The new Champion Bermuda greens are small and protected by bunkers and Bermuda rough, demanding a deft touch with medium and short irons. This is a golf challenge where accuracy, not length, is paramount. Attention Avid Golfers Don t miss this exclusive opportunity to better your handicap, refine your putting skills and network with executive-level industry colleagues and peers in the self-insurance/art industry in a casual, relaxed setting. Join us on the links Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Player Registration: 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start: 8:00 a.m. Outing Play: 8:00 am - Noon Fee: $225 per person Includes: Green Fees for 18 holes, Golf Cart, Range Balls, Continental Breakfast, Light Lunch and Various Awards Put your business on the right course Limited sponsorship packages are available offering exceptional opportunities for your company to gain exposure with a virtual who s who of industry icons. Eagle Sponsor - $2,500 Package Includes: Recognition in the official TPA & MGU/Excess Insurer Executive Forum program including a 50-word description of your company s products and services Recognition as the Title Sponsor from the podium at the beginning of the outing One full page, black & white ad in the official TPA & MGU/Excess Insurer Executive Forum program Banner with company logo located at the Port Royal Golf Clubhouse, site for player registration and food functions Company logo on golf cart signage for player assignments Company promotional items/materials included in goody bags distributed to each player at registration Beverage Cart Sponsor - $1,500 Package Includes: Recognition in the official TPA & MGU/Excess Insurer Executive Forum program including a 50-word description of your company s products and services Recognition as the Beverage Cart Sponsor from the podium at the beginning of the outing Company logo on beverage cart(s) servicing tournament One half page, black & white ad included in the tournament program Company promotional items/materials included in goody bags distributed to each player at registration Goody Bag Insert - $250 Package Includes: Recognition in the official TPA & MGU/Excess Insurer Executive Forum program including a 50-word description of your company s products and services Company promotional items/materials included in goody bags distributed to each player at registration

7 Player Registration & Sponsorship Reservation Form Contact Name Title Company Name Address City State Zip Telephone Player Registration q One Player $225 Player s name Average and/or Handicap Fax Website Foursome pairing will be handled by tournament director. Do you need to rent clubs? q Yes q No q Men q Women q Right-handed q Left-handed Titleist Rental Golf Clubs: $35.00 per set. Rental fees to be paid directly to the golf course. Payment instructions to follow upon receipt of registration. Cancellation Policy: The outing will be held rain or shine. Written cancellations postmarked or faxed on or before March 7, 2008 will receive a refund of 50% of the registration fee. All cancellations postmarked or faxed after March 7, 2008, are non-refundable; however, substitutions are permitted. Sponsorship Reservation Contact Name Title Company Name Address City State Zip Telephone q Foursome $900 Four Player s Names and Average and/or Handicap Fax Website Eagle Sponsor...$2,500 Beverage Cart Sponsor...$1,500 Goody Bag Inserts...$250 each Agreement: Sponsorship Reservations are made on a first-come, first-serve basis based on the date your Reservation Form is received. Reservation Forms will not be processed unless accompanied by payment in full. Cancellations: All Sponsorship Reservation Fees are non-refundable. By signing below, you acknowledge you have read and agree to the terms outlined above. Payment Information Enclosed is my check made payable to SIIA in US funds. Total Amount Due $ Please charge the following: Visa Mastercard American Express Discover Credit Card Number VAL Code (MC, Visa, Discover last 3-digits on card back; AMEX 4 digits on card front) Card in the Name of Exp. Date Billing Address City State Zip Authorized Signature Date Please mail or fax completed form with payment to: SIIA, PO Box 1237, Simpsonville, SC 29681, Fax:

8 Hilton Head Island is a foot-shaped barrier island located off the Atlantic Coast of South Carolina. The Island s pristine natural environment offers a relaxing, hospitable atmosphere with subtle signage and no neon lights. Fertile salt marshes, networks of lagoons and creeks, forests of moss-draped oaks, magnolias, pines, palmettos and 12 miles of sandy beaches are interspersed with championship golf courses, tennis courts, fine restaurants and luxurious hotels.

9 Schedule at a Glance* Wednesday, April 9, 2008 SIIA Golf Outing (add l registration required)... 8:00 a.m. to Noon Pre-Conference Workshop...4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception & Exhibit Viewing...5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2008 Continental Breakfast & Exhibit Viewing...8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Welcome Remarks...8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Educational Sessions...8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Refreshment Break & Exhibit Viewing...10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Educational Sessions...10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Lunch on Your Own...11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dessert Reception & Exhibit Viewing...1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Educational Sessions...1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Refreshment Break...2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Educational Sessions...2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Refreshment Break...3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Educational Sessions...4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Networking Reception & Exhibit Viewing...5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2008 Continental Breakfast...8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Educational Sessions...8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break...10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Educational Sessions... 11:00 a.m. to Noon Conference Concludes...Noon *Subject to change. Please visit for the most up-to-date schedule and conference details.

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11 TPA/MGU Excess Insurer Executive Forum April 9-11, 2008 Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Hilton Head, SC ATTENDEE REGISTRATION FORM To register, please type or print all information requested below. For multiple registrations, please photocopy this form. A separate form must be completed for each conference registrant. Name First Name for Name Badge Title Company Address City, State, Zip Telephone Fax Website Is this your first time attending SIIA s TPA/MGU Executive Forum? q Yes q No Conference Fees: Early Bird Regular Onsite (Received on or before (Received between (Received on or after 2/14/08) 2/15/08-4/8/08) 4/9/08) Member $625 $750 $795 Add l Registrant (Same Member Organization) $495 $595 $695 Non-Member $895 $995 $1,295 Hotel Accommodations: Hotel reservations must be made directly with the hotel. Westin Hilton Head Island Resport & Spa Two Grasslawn Ave. Hilton Head Island, SC Telephone: (866) SIIA group rate is $ plus taxes for single/double occupancy. Early reservations are strongly advised. The room block for the special group rate ends March 18, Reservations made after March 18, 2008 will be made on a space and rate availability basis only. Cancellation Policy: Written cancellation received on or before March 7, 2008, will receive a refund of 50% of the registration fee. Due to hotel and staffing commitments, all registrations and cancellations received after March 7, 2008 and all no-shows are not eligible for a refund. However, substitutions are permitted in advance and on-site. Payment Information: Total Amount Due: $ q Enclosed is my check payable to SIIA in US Funds. Please charge my: q MC q Visa q AMEX q Discover Card No. Card in the name of Billing Address City, State, Zip VAL Code (MC, Visa, Discover last 3-digits on card back; AMEX 4 dgits on card front) Expiration Date Signature Four Easy Ways to Register: Mail Fax Phone On-Line SIIA PO Box 1237 (864) (800) Simpsonville, SC 29681

12 All the people you want to do business with WILL be in Hilton Head! Join us and discover the only thing warmer than our weather is our welcome. P.O. Box 1237 Simpsonville, SC PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Greenville, SC Permit No. 1234