D5: Emerging Risk Solutions for Property, Liability & Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Wednesday, June 18 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This program has been submitted (but not yet approved) for Continuing Education for 1.0 total clock hours from NAB/NCERS.
This program has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute for review.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AXIS Medical Education and LeadingAge NJ/DE. AXIS Medical Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The senior living industry faces numerous risks that can significantly affect organizational stability, particularly in the realm of insurance. This session will focus on the top emerging topics influencing insurance premiums, with discussions centered around three key categories: property, liability, and workers’ compensation insurance. Attendees will explore the primary causes of property loss and discover practical solutions to mitigate these risks, ranging from adopting emerging technologies to refining internal processes and procedures. The session will also address critical clinical issues impacting professional liability and provide actionable strategies to reduce negative outcomes. Furthermore, participants will gain insights into creative solutions for addressing the leading causes of workers’ compensation accidents in senior living—resident transfers and slips, trips, and falls—ensuring safer environments for both staff and residents. From EV vehicle storage to resident handling and everything in between, this session equips organizations with the knowledge to proactively manage insurance risks and enhance operational resilience.
Learning Objectives
- Identify leading causes of property loss and implement solutions to mitigate risk using technology and improved processes
- Recognize critical clinical factors affecting professional liability and apply strategies to reduce adverse outcomes
- Develop innovative approaches to address workers’ compensation risks, focusing on resident transfers and slip, trip, and fall prevention
Speaker Information
Vice President, Johnson Kendall Johnson
Rafael Haciski is a recovering attorney and Vice President at Johnson Kendall Johnson (JKJ), where they broker and administer the insurance and risk management aspects for over 325 senior living communities across the country. At JKJ, Raf works with executives in senior living and human services who seek to protect the assets of their organizations by designing custom-made insurance platforms that fit their industry’s unique exposures, at the most aggressive cost possible, utilizing JKJ’s proprietary safety-driven year ‘round service model. Raf is a trusted resource and sought-after speaker, having presented on numerous occasions to various LeadingAge and other faith-based human service associations across the country. Prior to joining JKJ, Raf litigated on behalf of Fortune 500 companies in coverage disputes adverse to insurance carriers. He obtained his law degree from Rutgers Law, his Bachelor of Arts from Oberlin College and Conservatory, and is still admitted to practice in all Federal and State courts.
Vice President, Risk Control, Johnson Kendall Johnson
Andy Joined JKJ in 2022 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Delaware Valley University and is a Certified Safety Professional as well as a designated Associate in Risk Management and Workers Compensation Professional. Andy has over 25 years of experience in the insurance, safety, and risk management fields. Prior to joining JKJ, Andy spent over 10 years in Loss Control with a Pennsylvania workers compensation carrier specializing in healthcare risks. In his prior role, and at JKJ, he assists policyholders with safety training, OSHA compliance, mitigating property & auto exposures as well as claim-related matters. Andy’s excellent analytical skills in addition to his experience implementing risk prevention programs are huge assets to JKJ clients.
Andy currently resides in Chalfont, PA with his wife Marissa and two daughters Audrey & Sydney. Andy stays active by playing ice hockey, golf and pickleball.
