AASCIF 2006 - Where the Stars Come Out

A special thank you to our
signature event sponsors

Diamond Sponsors
Benfield
Guy Carpenter
Towers Perrin

Platinum Sponsors
A.M. Best
Milliman
Collins
Tropics Software Technologies

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Diamond Sponsors

Benfield
Benfield is the world’s leading independent reinsurance and risk intermediary. With more than 1,800 employees in over 35 offices around the world, we have the reach and the resources to serve any reinsurance need, for any client, anywhere. In addition to our broad spectrum of reinsurance practices and specialist services, we provide clients with industry-leading research, access to global reinsurance markets, unparalleled service, intellectual leadership and technology not found anywhere else in the industry. Our customers include many of the world’s major insurance and reinsurance companies as well as government entities and global corporations. However, what really sets Benfield above the rest is our independence and client advocacy. When you put the power of Benfield in your corner you have our unwavering commitment to your company’s effective and efficient management of risks and capital. For further information about Benfield, please contact Mike Stinziano, PhD, WCP, CWCP at 847-778-3928 or visit www.benfieldgroup.com.


Guy Carpenter
Guy Carpenter is the world's leading risk and reinsurance specialist, serving clients worldwide from 48 offices in 28 countries. Guy Carpenter’s Specialty Practices focus the firm’s full breadth of resources on key disciplines, including workers compensation. A longtime supporter of the AASCIF, Guy Carpenter has considerable experience meeting the unique needs of state funds. Guy Carpenter’s Instrat unit is a leader in the development and application of modeling tools to enhance the reinsurance decision-making process. The Reveal™ model—the first of its kind in the industry—measures the risk characteristics and volatility of larges losses at the individual class code level. This tradition of innovation continues with the launch of i-aXs™, a revolutionary online risk management platform that will soon address workers compensation applications. For further information about Guy Carpenter or the Workers Compensation Specialty Practice, please contact Aaron Bueler at 206.223.4891 or aaron.d.bueler@guycarp.com, or go to www.guycarp.com.


Towers Perrin
Towers Perrin is a one of the world’s largest privately held professional services firms. We help organizations around the world optimize performance through effective people, risk and financial management. Our clients include three-quarters of the world’s 500 largest companies and three-quarters of the Fortune 1000 U.S. companies. Towers Perrin also counts as clients 75 of the top U.S. property/casualty insurers, 80 of the top U.S. life insurers and 50 of the 60 top multinational insurance organizations. The firm has offices and affiliates in 28 countries. The Reinsurance and Tillinghast businesses of Towers Perrin have expertise in a number of lines of business, with a particular emphasis on workers compensation. Through our committed team of senior, seasoned professionals we bring a depth of understanding and experience that has made us a recognized leader in this specialty line. We deliver innovative solutions and share a history with our clients. For more information about our Workers Compensation Practices, please contact Bruce Hockman at 215-246-1629 or bruce.hockman@towersperrin.com and Bob Conger at 312-201-5617 or bob.conger@towersperrin.com. Please also visit our website at www.towersperrin.com.

Platinum Sponsors

A.M. Best
Best’s Ratings: Global Benchmark of Insurer Financial Strength Founded in 1899, A.M. Best Company created the concept of insurance company ratings, and, for over a century, has specialized exclusively in quantitative and qualitative financial analysis of the insurance industry. A.M. Best rates more insurance companies on an interactive basis than any other ratings agency worldwide. By applying the same rigorous analytical process to each insurer, Best’s Ratings provide a level of financial transparency that ensures credibility. In an industry based on trust and fiscal responsibility, Best’s Ratings are the ultimate global benchmark of insurer financial strength.


Aon Re Global
Aon Re Global is the world’s largest reinsurance intermediary. In the United States, Aon Re has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Stamford with individual representatives in other major cities to help service specific accounts. Aon Re professionals offer extensive workers’ compensation underwriting and marketing knowledge of working and catastrophe (including terrorism) programs for State Funds, private carriers and excess facilities. Having attracted some of the industry’s most talented professionals to our team, Aon Re is able to provide our clients with an array of expertise and service that is unsurpassed in the industry. Our client resources include: catastrophe and terrorism modeling, rating agency analysis, reserve analysis, reinsurance coverage and financial modeling issues, premium funding and risk control issues. Please call John W. Tornquist, Sr. Vice President at (415) 486-6950 for more information.


Collins
It’s no surprise that Collins is the fastest growing independent reinsurance intermediary in the United States. Unfettered by the distractions and bureaucracies of other intermediaries, we can bring to bear the attention of experienced, senior brokers on every account. At the same time, we offer a full complement of services for our clients, from actuarial services and dynamic reinsurance modeling to best-in-class support in contract certainty, claims, accounting and other client services. Our unique approach has resulted in 22 percent annual revenue growth since 1995 – evidence that our work as relentless advocates for our clients is resulting in enduring customer relationships. Collins is active in virtually all lines of reinsurance, with a special practice group dedicated solely to workers’ compensation, including the needs and challenges of state funds. Stop by Booth # 12 to visit with Collins representatives, and check out www.collins.com for more information.


Milliman
As one of the largest consulting and actuarial firms, Milliman is a recognized leader that has pioneered strategies, tools, and solutions for property and casualty risk exposures. Milliman’s consultants, including over 80 credentialed actuaries, and claims, underwriting, and systems experts, bring to the table in-depth knowledge, independence and insight in such areas as . . . Reserve Analysis Case Reserves Reviews Expert Testimony Product Design and Pricing Economic Analysis Claims Management Loss Analysis Software Reinsurance Management Our clients include nearly one-half of the U.S. State funds as well as insurers and self-insured employers of all sizes. We’ll help you ask the right questions, and we will answer them with the best technical resources, exceptional business skills, and creative ideas to help your organization thrive. To learn more, contact Pam Cone at (877) 466-8080.


Tropics Software Technologies
Tropics Software Technologies is a national software company specializing in workers’ compensation systems. The multi-state, multi-tiered, web-enabled policy, claims, and financial systems can be configured for any insurance company, state fund, self-insured fund, or MGA. Within an automation framework comprised of workflow management, document and form management, email alerts, configuration and security tools, Tropics® provides a comprehensive set of configurable business processing modules for policy and claim administration and management. Many aspects of policy and claim workflow are automated through user-defined, rule-based automation tools. For instance, a web-based application can automatically be evaluated (scored), quoted, and issued based on client’s underwriting rules. The Document Management Module provides a set of robust tools for creating, storing, and managing forms and documents. Tropics® is supported by expert staff with in-depth specialization in the industry. The excellence of Tropics products and services continuously generate high customer satisfaction and praise.

Gold Sponsors

Axis Specialty Limited
AXIS Specialty provides specialty insurance and treaty reinsurance on a global basis. AXIS Specialty was capitalized with approximately $1.7 billion in November 2001 to address the need for quality capacity in the global insurance and reinsurance marketplace following the tragedy of September 11th. In July 2003, the Company decided to go public marking the first major step in its goal of financial flexibility. By 2004, AXIS Specialty had substantially established itself in both the global insurance and reinsurance marketplaces with meaningful presences in Bermuda, Europe and the United States. In 2004, AXIS Specialty focused on strong organic growth by maximizing opportunities available to the Company in its fully established global network and finished the year with over $3 billion in shareholders’ equity. AXIS Specialty provides WC reinsurance to many AASCIF members and is rated A by both AM Best and S&P.


Conning
At December 31, 2005, Conning managed $53.4 billion of assets for more than 110 institutional clients. Advisory services accounted for an additional $14.1 billion and accounting and reporting services were provided on another $32.9 billion, bringing total assets serviced to $100.4 billion. In addition, as of January 1, 2006, Conning was selected to manage several mandates resulting in additional assets under management of more than $8 billion, bringing total assets under management to $62.6 billion. Conning’s tradition of excellence starts with Conning Research & Consulting, our affiliated provider of nationally-recognized independent insurance research. From that base, we add the expertise of our asset management team that utilizes a disciplined process designed to produce consistent investment performance. We believe we form strong bonds with our clients because of our insurance knowledge, focused investment approach, tools and technology, and ability to develop a customized strategy to help them achieve their unique goals. We believe our service-focused and value-driven culture can create exceptional results. Asset Management: Bill Shenton, 860-299-2331 Jack Corroon, 860-299-2332 Research & Consulting: Mike Warner, 860-299-2408


General Re Corporation
General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations. It owns General Reinsurance Corporation and a controlling interest in Cologne Re. Both companies operate under the brand name Gen Re. As one of the leading property/casualty and life/health reinsurers in the world, Gen Re is represented globally by a network of 63 branch and subsidiary offices in key reinsurance markets. In addition, General Re writes excess and surplus lines insurance through General Star Management Company, provides alternative risk solutions through Genesis Underwriting Management Company, writes broker-produced business in Europe through Faraday, provides reinsurance brokerage services through Gen Re Intermediaries, Inc., and manages aviation insurance risks through United States Aviation Underwriters, Inc. General Re also provides specialized asset and capital management services to the insurance industry through Gen Re Capital.


InsureWorx (TM)
InsureWorxTM is a leading provider of browser-based modular insurance software applications for the insurance industry. InsureWorx PowerSuite Claims and Policy insurance software provides end-to-end core-processing solutions for Workers’ Compensation and other Commercial Property & Casualty lines of business covering full claims, billing, underwriting and policy administration functionality. InsureWorx solutions have been built by listening to our clients for over 25 years with modern day technologies including J2EE and industry standards that improve operational efficiencies and customer service. For more information, contact InsureWorx at (800) 439-5580, or visit us at www.insureworx.com.


ISO
ISO's Workers Compensation Information Services provide a full range of efficient, innovative, and cost-effective solutions that focus on the clients needs for back-office processing support for regulatory reporting, database and analytical services, injury and policy reporting services, data conversion services, and proof-of-coverage services. Each individual workers compensation service lets insurance companies, self-insured, and third-party administrators take full advantage of ISO's advanced capability to perform critical, resource-intensive tasks on their behalf. As a major participant in the workers compensation arena, ISO maintains active relationships with the top industry organizations. Through working with these groups, ISO has developed Workers Compensation Information Services to address the specific needs of insurers, statistical agents, rating organizations, regulators, and industrial-accident boards. To learn how ISO is here for you, stop by our booth and make an appointment to visit our courtesy suite. For further information, visit us at www.iso.com.


METROPOLITAN WEST SECURITIES, LLC
METROPOLITAN WEST SECURITIES, LLC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Wachovia Corporation (NYSE:WB) and a direct subsidiary of Wachovia Bank, is an investment advisory, asset management and broker/dealer firm specializing in securities lending and short-term fixed-income asset management. Fully focused on servicing clients, MetWest has emerged as one of the largest, most respected third-party securities lending firms in the industry. With a national client base consisting of major institutional funds and corporate portfolio, MetWest’s average outstanding loan balances exceeded $60 billion in 2005. MetWest seeks to provide active management of institutional funds on a separate account basis specifically tailored to meet client goals. The primary goals of the program are safety and liquidity, while also aiming to achieve higher returns than passively managed fixed income funds within the individualized guidelines established by the client. MetWest remains focused on offering institutional clients the desired balance of safety, consistent performance and efficiency serving its client base through offices in Los Angeles, CA, Short Hills, NJ, and Sacramento, CA. Wachovia Corporation is one of the largest providers of financial services to retail, brokerage and corporate clients throughout the nation, with assets of $532 billion and stockholders’ equity of $47 billion as of Sept. 30, 2005. Wachovia provides full financial services through offices in 15 states and is a full-service retail brokerage with offices in 49 states through Wachovia Securities LLC. To learn more about MetWest, please contact Mr. Terry Crow, Chief Investment Officer, at (310) 979-6300 or visit us at www.mws.com.


NCCI Holdings, Inc.
NCCI Holdings, Inc. 901 Peninsula Corporate Circle Boca Raton, FL 33487 Phone: 800-NCCI 123 Fax: 561-893-1191 Web site: ncci.com NCCI Holdings, Inc., based in Boca Raton, Florida, is the oldest and largest provider of statistics and employee injury data for workers compensation insurance in the nation. Operating on a not-for-profit basis since 1922, NCCI studies workplace injuries and other national and state factors impacting workers compensation. NCCI analyzes industry trends, prepares workers compensation insurance rate recommendations, assists in pricing proposed legislation, and provides a variety of data products to more than 900 insurance companies and nearly 40 state governments. NCCI’s core services include: * Rate and advisory loss cost filings * Cost analyses of proposed and enacted legislation * Residual market management * Production of experience ratings * Statistical and compliance services * Maintenance of the workers compensation infrastructure of classifications, rules, plans and forms.


Wellpoint: CompManagement From HealthLink
Focused PPO WC Medical Network: CompManagement was certified in 1993 as a Managed Care Organization to provide a PPO network of Occupational Medicine Providers who understand and work well with the Workers' Compensation system and the Payors including Insurance Companies, TPA's, Self-Funded and Self-Administered, as well as Governmental and Association groups. CompManagement contracts with physicians experienced in treating work-related injury and illness. Should an illness or injury require services beyond the scope of the initial treating physician's area of expertise, the injured employee will be guided to appropriate specialists for treatment. The CompManagement network includes local physical therapy, rehabilitation centers, work-hardening centers, and hospitals for treatment of severe and second/third shift work injuries. Contracted physicians and facilities have met HealthLink's credentialing standards and the network is URAC approved.

Silver Sponsors

Concentra Health Services
Concentra combines its highly reputable occupational health care with its unique capacity for analyzing case outcomes of over 6 million Concentra patient visits. This combination is used in both our medical centers and our on-site employer locations to deliver evidence-based prevention, treatment and management strategies, quality improvement initiatives and best practice patterns in both the occupational medicine and workers compensation arenas. Strongly committed to on-going training and education, Concentra physicians participate in local, regional and national medical programs, publish research papers and nationally respected medical textbooks in the field of occupational medicine. Concentra clinicians—the foundation of our recognized leadership in occupational medicine—practice in 40 states at over 300 medical centers. For more information, please contact: Jay Blakey, SVP Sales and Account Management Concentra Health Services 5080 Spectrum Drive, Suite 1200W Addison, TX 75001 972-364-8000 www.concentrahealth.com


Express Scripts, Inc.
Since 1992, ExpressComp—Express Scripts’ workers’ compensation program—has helped its clients provide high-quality care to injured employees while effectively managing costs. Using state-of-the-art technology, ExpressComp gives you exceptional execution, from electronic adjudication to online eligibility to drug utilization reviews that ensure appropriate medication use. With ExpressComp, you’ll work with an expert team that helps you manage every aspect of your program, from systems to clinical issues, every step of the way. And you’ll save money with our Home Delivery pharmacy, which cuts long-term therapy costs and increases patient convenience. Let us show you how ExpressComp can work for you. Learn More Kathy Bonnell, National Sales Director Phone 314.919.4969 kbonnell@express-scripts.com


Guidewire
Guidewire Software is a leading provider of modern technology solutions to property and casualty and workers’ compensation insurers. Guidewire delivers proven software to run mission-critical insurance operations, including underwriting, policy, and claim management. Guidewire ClaimCenter and Guidewire PolicyCenter provide a modern, web-based platform for all lines of insurance. For more information, contact Guidewire Software at (650) 357-9100, or visit us at www.guidewire.com.


ION Investigators Anywhere
The Investigators Anywhere Resource Line, a service of ION Incorporated, has made the work of many state fund claims personnel less stressful and more effective since 1990. The Local Professional Investigators you know and trust in your area are not known to your counterparts throughout the country and you don’t know theirs so ION keeps track of them in all fifty states. When a claimant moves out of state and investigation is appropriate, a call to ION (800-338-3463) puts you in contact with a dependable Local Professional in that area within hours. When you call ION during your business hours, a real person answers the phone and becomes your assistant. ION, created by a former insurance adjuster, maintains ratings on over 10,000 private investigation agencies nationwide. Ratings are based on feedback from clients, including many AASCIF members. Over 32,000 referrals have been handled since 1990.


MaxRe
From offices in Bermuda and Dublin, Max Re Ltd. underwrites a wide range of property and casualty reinsurance and insurance transactions, with a focus on traditional risk transfer, as well as life and annuity reinsurance. Max Re’s P & C Reinsurance Division underwrites traditional reinsurance products for both casualty and specialty lines, including general liability, automobile liability, public officials errors and omissions, law enforcement liability, workers’ compensation, directors’ and officers’, employers’ liability, medical malpractice, property, aviation, marine, energy and accident and health. In addition, we are expert in the provision of alternative risk transfer solutions tailored to the individual needs of our clients. A.M. Best and Fitch have assigned Max Re insurer financial strength ratings of “A- (Excellent)” and “A (Strong),” respectively. At December 31, 2005, the company had shareholders’ equity of $1.2 billion and total assets of $5.4 billion. Max Re Capital is publicly traded on NASDAQ (MXRE) and BSX (MXRE BH). For further information, please visit www.maxre.bm


Prudential Investment Management
Prudential Investment Management, a Prudential Financial business, is one of the largest institutional asset managers in the US, with $367 billion under management (as of December 31, 2005) across a broad range of asset classes, including real estate, public equity, and public and private fixed income (Source: Pensions & Investments, May 30, 2005. Based on 12/31/04 assets under management of all Prudential Financial companies). PIM uses both fundamental and quantitative approaches to equity management and an active, research-driven approach to fixed income management. PIM, or one of its predecessor organizations, has managed proprietary portfolios on behalf of Prudential Financial for more than 100 years. As of December 31, 2005, PIM managed $162 billion in insurance-related assets. Our decades of experience in insurance company asset management and sizable insurance-related assets under management have given us several key advantages in providing fixed income services to the insurance industry today.


Ravello Solutions
The firms that control the agents' desktop, control the market." -- Thomas G. Rosencrants, Chairman and CEO Ravello Solutions provides technology solutions to the Property & Casualty Industry's Commercial Lines Sector. Through our state-of-the-art internet architecture, we strengthen the bonds between insurance companies and agents. We leverage their efforts by substantially diminishing the time from application to policy issuance. Our software can shorten the rating, underwriting and policy issuance process from weeks to just minutes. Ravello Solutions: • Creates a strategic competitive advantage for companies and agents through technology. • Strengthens insurance company and agent relationships. • Provides a high return on investment. • Supports out-of-sequence endorsements. • Substantially reduces costs. • Streamlines critical processes while boosting profitability and productivity. • Speeds and improves communications between companies and agents in a low cost real-time manner. • Enables online policy issuance. • Reduces errors in data entry and rating. • Provides real-time reports and information. • Eliminates duplicate processes. To find out more about Ravello Solutions' mission click here.


USIS
USIS was established in 1982 to develop and administer multi-state mass marketing programs. In the AASCIF community we are best known for the Other States Coverage Program. USIS designed the original concept and installed its first program in 1997. Currently, there are 7 AASCIF member participants in the Other States Coverage Program. USIS recently introduced the Agency RADAR product in cooperation with Trilogy Insurance Services, a Texas based insurance services organization. Carriers use Agency RADAR to acquire and retain better risks, more efficiently than ever before, resulting in profitable growth without any up-front investment or system to purchase. Our programs blend 30 years of reinsurance, wholesale and retail experience. USIS maintains licenses in 50 states and is an associate member of AASCIF.


Valen Technologies
Valen Technologies is the expert in predictive analytic solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry. Valen delivers a highly automated process to validate and enrich data, create and deploy predictive models, develop reports and monitor the models in production. Valen helps its customers improve core business decisions to ultimately increase profitability. Valen’s process quickly produces a robust, multivariate, nonlinear predictive model using a company’s historical data infused with derived data and data from Valen’s External Data Warehouse (EDW). The output of the model is a ‘risk score’ which easily integrates into policy management systems. The risk score can be used in a variety of ways such as pricing, loss prevention and straight through processing. Valen provides reporting to customers ranging from model lift results to risk score adoption. Valen also monitors the predictive model on an ongoing basis for ‘fitness’ and accuracy and refreshes the model to maintain maximum accuracy. To learn more about predictive modeling and Valen Technologies, visit www.valentech.com or call 720-570-3333.


Windham Professionals, Inc.
Improve net premium collection results in the shortest possible cycle time. Windham Professionals, Inc. is a leader in the State compensation insurance funds collection business. Our custom approach to each State fund allows us to be successful without compromising your integrity. And, Windham Professionals has received certification from the Commercial Collection Agency Association of the Commercial Law League of America – the “gold standard” in our industry. Trust Windham Professionals to maximize your collections. Founded in 1982, Windham is a privately held, licensed and bonded, full-service accounts receivable management company. We offer best-in-class collection and investigative services including skip tracing, asset/liability searches, credit bureau reporting and litigation services. For unparalleled results and collection services performed with pride, contact Windham Professionals, Inc. at (800) 828-8722.

Bronze Sponsors

National Federation of Independent Business
With 600,000 members and offices in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals, the National Federation of Independent Business is the nation's largest and most powerful small-business lobbying group. When NFIB speaks on its members' behalf, policymakers in state legislatures and Congress listen. No wonder Fortune magazine ranks NFIB as the top-ranking business lobby in Washington. NFIB sets its public policy positions by regularly polling members and acting on their opinions. NFIB's purpose is to impact public policy at the state and federal level and be a key business resource for small and independent business in America. NFIB also gives its members a power in the marketplace by giving them access to many business products and services at discounted costs. In addition, NFIB provides timely resources to help small businesses succeed, through MyBUSINESS magazine and www.NFIB.com. More information is available at www.NFIB.com.

Copper Sponsors

Bellewether
Though the term "Management Consulting" is probably the best way to describe what we do, it defines only a fraction of our role with clients. Our mission is to improve the Practices, Processes, People and Performance of our client organizations by providing value added products and services that generate measurable change. Since 1994, Bellewether has been assisting corporate and government clients in controlling risks, managing intellectual property, gaining higher returns on employee investments and increasing efficiencies in their people through process and practice management tools and techniques. By specifically emphasizing assessment tools for people and processes, Six Sigma theory of business process management, human capital management, instructional design and project management expertise, Bellewether is making business better. 816.554.9400 800.585.0318 www.bellewether.com saunders@bellewether.com


Centre for Neuro Skills
Founded in 1980, the Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS) provides cost effective post-acute, community based brain injury rehabilitation services at our locations in Bakersfield and Los Angeles, California and Dallas, Texas. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), CNS effectively treats the entire spectrum of people with all forms of neurological illness and injury, including severe behavioral disorders, cognitive and perceptual impairments, speech / language problems, physical disabilities, minor head trauma / post concussion syndrome and cerebral vascular accidents. Inpatient, day treatment, assisted living and community and home services are available as part of the CNS continuum of care. The CNS treatment program is a data driven, intensive approach to the rehabilitation of individuals with neurological illness or injury designed to maximize the client's eventual level of functioning. Included in the program is a clinical component providing intensive, specialized therapy as well as a residential component designed to complement, support, and expand upon the clinical therapeutic activities.


CPR Medical
Based in Western Pennsylvania, CPR Medical, is a national distributor of TENS, TENS supplies, Muscle and High-Volt Galvanic Stimulators, Micro Current, Interferential, and Bio-Feedback devices. CPR Medical offers a full range of the finest electromedical devices and related products available in the industry, all at a substantial discount. Inventory banking and recycling is standard. Utilization review, claimant monitoring, and cost-savings are reported and analyzed monthly. CPR Medical is an associate member of AASCIF, committed to the success of the State Funds. For a copy of our current pricing and service program please contact: Contact: Bruce Cosentino, V.P. Sales & Marketing, 1-800-235-5675


Craig Hospital
Craig Hospital in Denver is world renowned as a leader in the specialty rehabilitation and research of persons with spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury. Since 1956, Craig has treated over 25,000 patients from all over the US and the world, and in 2005 treated patients from 47 states. Craig has been rated in the top Ten Rehabilitation Hospitals in the US for 17 consecutive years by U.S. News and World Report. Craig is a federally-designated NIDRR Model Systems Center for Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury, and is only one of four Magnet Designated rehabilitation hospitals. Craig offers unmatched specialty expertise and experience, a solid record of success, long tenure of staff, and a powerful culture of personal caring. For more information about Craig, please call 303-789-8490, or visit our Web Site at www.craighospital.org

GE Insurance Solutions


McDonald Consulting Group, Inc.
The McDonald Consulting Group is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping state funds and insurance companies make fundamental improvements in the way they operate. We can assist you in designing your fund so it will provide the highest value to the citizens of your state or province, while also becoming a better and more fulfilling place to work. Our main focus is to help you improve effectiveness, value and service while also making a direct contribution to your financial results and your bottom line. Our Senior Management Consultants are all experienced insurance professionals and "partner level" consultants. Clients include Arizona, Colorado, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, West Virginia, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan. See our website at McDonaldConsultingGroup.com.

Mercer Human Resources Consulting


Receivable Management Services
RMS—the exclusive D&B Partner provides receivable sourcing solutions to the insurance industry, specifically, collecting Worker’s Compensation Audit Premium. Our superior collection results and award-winning service is backed by our people, their expertise, experience, and the latest technology that drives critical information to improve process and reduce costs while providing the needed sensitivity to your policyholders. RMS has been a supporter and stakeholder in the insurance industry for over 35 years. Capitalize on the best-demonstrated practices and align your InSource and Outsource needs with RMS—since 1841—*a name you can trust.*


The Hay Group
Hay Group is a human resources consulting firm that helps organizations worldwide get the most from their people by creating clarity, capability, and commitment. Founded in 1943 in Philadelphia, today we work from 80 offices in 44 countries. Our areas of expertise include: • Compensation, benefits, and performance management • Executive Succession Planning • Managerial and executive assessment, selection, and development • Organizational effectiveness, role clarity, and work design • Executive remuneration and corporate governance Hay Group continues to partner with numerous AASCIF members on a wide range of human resources projects. These have included classification, compensation, benefits, incentive plan design, organization structure and performance management. Clients include the Funds in Missouri, Kentucky, Louisiana, Arizona, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Texas, Colorado, Maryland, Utah, Oklahoma and Idaho. In addition, Hay conducts an annual Executive Compensation survey for the past ten years, has conducted two Board Compensation surveys and in 2005, conducted the AASCIF Salary and Benefits survey on behalf of all AASCIF members. Contact: Neville_Kenning@haygroup.com (213) 892 7017