Fall Seminar 2026: Advancing Claims, Safety and RTW Strategy
An Online Event
Thursday October 15, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Join fellow claims professionals, safety leaders, and legal experts for the Fall Seminar 2026, a half-day virtual event addressing the most pressing challenges in workers' compensation, disability management, and workplace safety. From return-to-work strategies to catastrophic claims and pension settlements, this seminar delivers practical, real-world guidance from leading industry practitioners across Washington State. Whether you manage claims, oversee safety programs, or advise on legal and settlement matters, you'll leave with actionable strategies to strengthen your programs and better serve injured workers.
Getting Ahead of Return to Work
Jenny Haykin, Leave & Accommodations Program Manager, Puget Sound Energy
Lynnda Dee English, BA, CEOE, AOEAS, Vocational/Ergonomics Consultant, Solutions Northwest, Inc.
Return-to-work delays cost organizations time, money, and goodwill. Join Jenny Haykin of Puget Sound Energy and vocational/ergonomics expert Lynnda Dee English as they share proactive strategies for identifying return-to-work opportunities early, coordinating with medical providers, and building programs that get injured employees back on the job safely and successfully.
Best in Class Safety Culture: Playbook for Claims Mangers
Lee Pyfrom, Safety Director, MacDonald Miller Facility Solutions
What separates a good safety program from a great one? Lee Pyfrom, Safety Director at MacDonald Miller Facility Solutions, offers claims managers a practical playbook for building and sustaining a best-in-class safety culture — one that reduces incidents, improves claims outcomes, and drives measurable results.
Strategic Planning for Washington Pensions & Settlements
Aaron Bass, Attorney, SBH Legal
Navigating Washington's pension and settlement landscape requires both legal precision and strategic foresight. Attorney Aaron Bass of SBH Legal breaks down key considerations for structuring pensions and settlements, helping claims professionals plan more effectively and avoid costly missteps.
Navigating Complex Catastrophic and Fatality Claims
Lucia Wampler, Claims Examiner, Sedgwick
Lauren Danahy, Principal, Willamette Nurse Consultant Group
Stephanie Scheurich, SI Program Manager, Department of Labor & Industries
Catastrophic and fatality claims bring unique clinical, emotional, and administrative complexity. Lucia Wampler (Sedgwick), Lauren Danahy (Willamette Nurse Consultant Group), and Stephanie Scheurich (WA Department of Labor & Industries) share a multidisciplinary perspective on managing these high-stakes claims with care, coordination, and clarity.
For one low price, this seminar offers great content and continuing education credits for professionals in:
Self-Insured & State Fund Claims Handling | Safety & Health | TPAs | Nurse Case Management | Disability Management | Vocational Rehabilitation | Human Resources
Got news, updates, services, or anything you want to share with Washington's self-insured community? Want to support the event and WSIA's broader work? We've got sponsorship recognition space throughout our lead-up to the seminar, including opportunities on camera during the event. Contact Kari Heinold to work out a custom package that's perfect for your company.
Continuing Education Credits
WSIA will award 4 continuing education credit hours for the Washington Workers' Compensation Professional (WWCP) recertification. The following additional professional development credentials will be available to attendees:
- L&I CEU - Applied for
- CDMS - Applied for
- SHRM 4 recertification credits
- CRCC - Applied for
- CCMC - Applied for
Pricing
WSIA Members - $129
Non-members - $169 (Not a member? Click here to join today!)
Cancellation Information
No refunds will be given for cancellations made after October 9, 2026.