AASCIF Connection Series: Touch-Less Claims: The Future of Technology and Automation in Workers' Compensation

Event Details

Start: July 15, 2020 @ 8:00PM EDT End: @ Location: Online Event

Automation has the potential to continue to make major improvements to the workers’ compensation industry in terms of efficiency, consistency and more. While technological advancements can provide a plethora of benefits, there is still a need for balance between automation and human intervention in workers’ compensation claims processing. In this session, Mitchell Senior Vice President Shahin Hatamian will discuss the future of technology in the industry and the possibility for touchless claims processing.

What You’ll Learn:

Current State of Technology in the Workers’ Compensation Industry
Technology Trends, Including the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic
How to Strike the Right Balance Between Automation and the Human Touch

Please note, this webinar is only available to AASCIF members. For more information about how to register, visit AASCIF website.

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