11:45 - 12:45 PM - Breakout Session 3
Choose from one of the following sessions: 

• WC: Artificial Intelligence in Workers' Compensation: The Future Is Here
• AI: Artificial Intelligence in Insurance and Law: Cutting Through the Hype
• GL: Pillow Fights and Policy Limits: Collaboration Across the Excess Insurance Tower

Session Descriptions

WC: Artificial Intelligence in Workers' Compensation: The Future Is Here

This panel explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping workers’ compensation—from streamlining workflows and reducing claim exposure to potentially lowering claim frequency. Presenters will discuss current applications, emerging innovations, and what AI means for the future of claims handling.

Presenters:
Joshua Higgins, Founding Partner - Cohen Vaughan
Kia Behnia, CEO - Scout; Founder and Vintner - Neotempo Wines

AI: Artificial Intelligence in Insurance and Law: Cutting Through the Hype

AI is everywhere—but in insurance and law, buzzwords often outpace results. This session goes
beyond the jargon to spotlight where AI is truly delivering value: claims handling, compliance, contract review, and fraud detection. Panelists will share strategies for piloting AI tools, navigating regulatory realities, and identifying smart risks that drive innovation without compromising momentum.

Presenters:
Kim Moody, VP Claims - Golden Bear Insurance Company
Patrick Quigley, Partner - Tressler
Henry Su, General Counsel - Golden Bear Insurance Company

GL: Pillow Fights and Policy Limits: Collaboration Across the Excess Insurance Tower

Overpayment of large claims is rising, and collaboration across the insurance tower is key to
reversing this trend. This session offers practical strategies for managing complex claims with multiple
carriers and navigating divergent interests. Learn how insurance towers are building coalitions to
develop effective approaches to protect outcomes and control exposures. Our panelists, who are colleagues and friends with years of shared experience, will reveal how the principles of building healthy coalitions; trust, communication and mutual respect, mirror those of any healthy relationship