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Choosing an Effective TPA
A seasoned adjuster could be just as good as, or better, than "predictive analytics" |
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A seasoned adjuster could be just as good as, or better, than "predictive analytics"
By Teresa McLoughlin Rice, Esq.
In an effort to streamline costs and promote efficiencies, more and more companies are turning to Third Party Administrators (TPAs) to handle insurance matters or manage certain aspects of employee benefit plans. However, the savings in time and money are only as good as the TPA itself. For that reason, it is hugely important that appropriate due diligence be exercised not only in the selection of the TPA, but also in subsequent management and oversight. With that in mind, Safety National, an alternative market insurance provider, recently hosted a webinar, Optimizing TPA Selection and Oversight of Your Claims, designed to...read more. |
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Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Time: 2:00-3:35 p.m. ET
Duration: 95 minutes
Earn: 1.5 CLE Credits
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Dale L. Deitchler, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson P.C.
Angelo Cifaldi, Shareholder, Wilentz, Goldman and Spitzer, P.A.
Renee Maxwell, SPHR, Director, Human Resources, Hansgrohe North America
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