Food for Thought

Take a Break & Learn Something New

Grab a coffee or a snack and join us for Food for Thought, our learning series focused on core workers’ compensation concepts. During the short session, you’ll hear a presentation and have the opportunity to engage in a roundtable discussion with subject matter experts.

Overview:

Free, virtual education series for insurance and safety professionals
30-45-minute sessions
All courses begin at 12 p.m. ET

As a thanks for joining, participants will be entered into a drawing for a free lunch!

JANUARY

OSHA Compliance Tips: Stay ahead of OSHA deadlines with practical recordkeeping and reporting strategies. This session offers actionable insights to help you maintain compliance with confidence. Register >>

FEBRUARY

KEYNOTE PANEL – Ask an Auditor: Prepare for your next premium audit with expert advice from seasoned auditors. Bring your questions and leave with three key takeaways to improve your audit experience. Register >>

MARCH

KEYNOTE PANEL – Women in Insurance: Celebrate trailblazing women reshaping the insurance industry. Gain powerful insights, real-world strategies and inspiration to elevate your career.

APRIL

Cybersecurity & AI: Is your business protected from cyber threats? Learn how to safeguard organizational and customer data with smart, employee-driven security practices. Register >>

MAY

Workers’ Comp Wisdom with Dr. Iglesias: A Human-Centered Approach: Explore the human side of workers’ comp claims with AF Group Chief Medical Director Dr. Marcos Iglesias. This session focuses on mental health, empathy and psychosocial barriers to recovery. Register >>

Navigating AF Group’s Customer Portal — Private Event for Agent Partners
This invite‑only lunch‑and‑learn session gives our agent partners a guided tour of the Digital Customer Portal (DCP), their central hub for managing program details, submitting documentation, and accessing key systems.

JUNE

When to Consider Loss-Sensitive Plans: Discover when your organization is financially ready for loss-sensitive rating plans. Learn from AF Group National Accounts Underwriting Manager Jason Losen about alternative options and strategic timing. Register >>

Fleet Management Essentials: If your organization operates a fleet, this session is for you. Learn how to optimize vehicle operations, meet compliance standards and keep employees safe on the road. Register >>

JULY

Understanding the Experience Mod: Unpack the experience modification factor and its impact on your business. Learn how safety and claim outcomes influence your mod and bottom line. Register >>

AUGUST

Workers’ Comp Wisdom with Dr. Iglesias: Innovations in Care & Medical Management: AF Group Chief Medical Director Dr. Marcos Iglesias returns to share emerging trends and best practices in medical management. Discover tools that can help streamline treatment and improve return-to-work outcomes. Register >>

SEPTEMBER

KEYNOTE PANEL – Ask an Attorney: Legalities of Claim Handling: Join AF Group legal experts Kathleen Wyeth, Liz Dotson and Josh Ctuza for a panel on workers’ comp legalities. Topics include Medicare set-asides, claim obligations and key case law. Register >>

PRESENTED BY CENTURY INSURANCE – SPECIALTY LINES FEATURE
Pollution Isn’t Always Obvious: Understanding Hidden Environmental Risks Many environmental claims arise from routine business operations rather than headline-making spills or hazardous waste sites. Join us as we explore the hidden environmental risks businesses may overlook, common coverage gaps, and why pollution liability exposures can be broader than most realize.
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OCTOBER

Five Ways to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls: Learn five essential strategies to reduce this common workplace hazard. Spot hazards, maintain safe walkways and understand the importance of reporting unsafe conditions. Register >>

PRESENTED BY CENTURY INSURANCE – SPECIALTY LINES FEATURE
Portfolio Management Group: Driving Binding Book Performance
Learn how Century’s Portfolio Management Group is enhancing the customer experience and accelerating response times across binding business operations. The session will highlight key strategies, process improvements and collaboration efforts designed to drive stronger binding book performance.
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NOVEMBER

Workers’ Comp Wisdom with Dr. Iglesias: Complex Challenges: AF Group Chief Medical Director Dr. Marcos Iglesias tackles evolving challenges in workers’ comp, including PTSD, cannabis and psychedelics. Explore how emerging treatments affect claims and care strategies. Register >>

DECEMBER

Building an Impactful Safety Committee: Close out the year with a renewed approach to workplace safety. Discover three habits to eliminate and explore how to create a results‑driven safety committee that strengthens culture and communication. Register >>

Have suggestions for future topics or questions about our Food for Thought series? Drop us a note and let us know your thoughts!

No single person deserves anything less than a 5-star rating, as they were all informative, knowledgeable and interactive. I also enjoyed the vast number of topics that were covered without a lot of overlap within the same topic of workers’ comp.