Public Policy | Councils | Workers Compensation
Council Purpose – Contribute to the NAMIC policymaking process by assisting in the development of policy positions on issues relevant to the workers compensation line of business.
General Council Value Proposition – Add value to NAMIC member companies by providing a themed participation platform for workers compensation professionals with regular opportunities for networking, education, and information-sharing. Contribute to the NAMIC policymaking process by assisting in the development of policy positions on issues relevant to workers compensation issues.
General Council Responsibilities – The council will advise, communicate, and proactively monitor the impact of overlapping regulatory or legislative policy issues affecting workers compensation industry. Specifically, the council will:
Analyze emerging concerns and opportunities that could impact the business activities and performance of association members offering workers compensation insurance and refer or recommend issue development or management for the association.
Develop suggested policy principles or guidance/positions and recommend them to the NAMIC Federal Affairs and State Affairs committees and staffs in areas of concern to workers compensation writers.
Provide educational opportunities through the use of issue experts on key topics as determined by the council.
Share best practices for handling workers-compensation-specific challenges.
Develop recommendations with regard to formulating and adopting positions, programs, and practices in assigned area.
