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WC costs nationwide and in Texas have been remarkably steady. But all the pundits are predicting headwinds. Why? And is there anything you can do about it?

This class will cover strategies for insureds to reduce the risk of loss so there are fewer claims. Once a claim is filed, the class will concentrate on proven and legal strategies to reduce the scope of indemnity and medical costs for the insured’s employees, thereby reducing overall costs and improving return-to-work outcomes. The class will also focus on recent legislative changes expanding insurance presumptions for certain public employees. Rising costs will be examined, including the impact of AI as it is used by insurance stakeholders. Finally, the class will address contractual indemnity and the availability and cost of excess insurance. 

Speaker: Stuart D. Colburn, Downs & Stanford, P.C.

Mr. Colburn is a shareholder of Downs & Stanford and opened the Austin, Texas office. He is board certified in workers’ compensation law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Stuart is a certified lobbyist, serves as the firm’s representative at Division of Workers’ Compensation meetings, and attends legislative meetings and hearings. He has extensive experience in all phases of dispute resolution before the Division of Worker’s Compensation and in district court. Stuart passionately strives to remove barriers and increase opportunities to improve the workers' compensation system through advocacy and education, while taking a stand for doing the right thing and opposing those with contrary agendas.