BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:475@riseprofessionals.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T140000 DTSTAMP:20230913T162934Z URL:https://riseprofessionals.com/events/webinar-back-to-basics-the-abcs-a nd-123s-of-workers-comp/ SUMMARY:Webinar - Back to Basics: the ABCs and 123s of Workers’ Comp DESCRIPTION:Join us for a deep dive into workers' compensation fundamentals \, focusing on key areas that often challenge adjusters and claims profess ionals.\n\nIn this course\, you'll learn how to calculate an injured worke r's average weekly wage using four methods and understand which income is included. We'll also cover entitlement to indemnity benefits categories\, including the injured worker’s burden of proving entitlement at trial\, and practical tips for everyday claims handling.\n\nThis webinar equips yo u with the knowledge and skills to excel in the world of workers' comp. Do n't miss it!\n\n____________________\n\n(1) CE credit requested in FL. Ple ase be sure to include your full legal name\, and FLORIDA adjuster number when completing the registration form. CE will be reported upon successful completion of the eligibility requirements.\nSpeakers:\nNeil A. Ambekar\, Partner at Conroy Simberg\n\nNeil A. Ambekar is a partner in the Orlando office of Conroy Simberg where he represents employers and carriers in Flo rida workers’ compensation matters\, including appeals\, subrogation iss ues and retaliation cases. He joined RISE in 2023 and is a member of the e ducation committee. He is board certified in Workers’ Compensation Law b y the Florida Bar. He is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell\, and w as named to the “Best Lawyers in America” and a Super Lawyers “Risin g Star” for 2023. He is a member of the faculty of the Florida Bar Worke rs’ Compensation Forum\, and authored the coursebook chapter on death be nefits and mental injuries. He currently serves as an officer for four bar committees\, including as vice-chair of the Florida Bar WC Rules Committe e. Neil attended the University of Central Florida as an undergraduate. He received his J.D. from Florida A&\;M University College of Law in Orla ndo\, where he was editor of the law review. During law school\, he clerke d for a statewide workers’ compensation defense firm and he has more tha n 15 years of experience in workers’ compensation litigation. He was bor n in Yeovil\, England\, but has resided in Central Florida since 1996.\n\n Kim Bethke\, Learning Specialist\, Global Learning\, Development and Diver sity at AmTrust Financial Services\n\nKim Bethke is a Learning Specialist at AmTrust North America where she partners with Claims Leadership to prov ide in-person and virtual training. She has been with the Global Learning Development and Diversity department since 2016. She joined RISE in 2023 a s a part of the Education and College Outreach Committee’s. She has earn ed her Workers’ Compensation Claim Law Specialist and Fraud Claim Law Sp ecialist designation in pursuit of SCLA designation. Kim received her Bach elor of Arts from Covenant College in Business\, Psychology and Sociology. Kim has over 25 years of experience in Worker’s Compensation handling c laims for large national accounts\, TPA’s\, &\; Supervisor experience prior to her current role. She is originally from Virginia and has reside d in Florida since 2002. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.riseprofessionals.com/wp-content/upl oads/2023/09/08141550/Work-Comp-101-3.png CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ghba74YORcelXOlES8VXIw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20230312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR