Experts Will Address Health Benefits in Phoenix
The SIIA National Conference in Phoenix will host industry leaders to discuss AI integration and health plan strategies.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Remote Work
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Industry experts Christine Cooper and Jack Towarnicky are set to speak at the SIIA National Conference 2026, held at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge from Oct. 11-13, 2026. The sessions will focus on AI integration and benefit arrangement strategies for self-insured plans.
Why it matters
As employers begin to evaluate benefit options for 2027, the conference provides a platform to address evolving risk management and technology implementation. These discussions aim to enhance the effectiveness of benefit plans for self-insured organizations.
aequum LLC manages a portfolio of more than 425 self-insured health plans. The company was established in 2020 to provide specialized benefit services.
The players
Christine Cooper
She is the CEO and co-founder of aequum LLC.
Jack Towarnicky
He is an employee benefits attorney with Koehler Fitzgerald LLC.
aequum LLC
This organization provides services to self-insured health plans.
Koehler Fitzgerald LLC
This is a law firm specializing in various legal practices including employee benefits.
The details
The conference features panel presentations and interactive discussions led by industry professionals. Attendees will examine how artificial intelligence and new strategy implementation can improve overall benefit plan effectiveness.
Timeline
The SIIA National Conference 2026 occurs Oct. 11-13, 2026.
Jack Towarnicky speaks on Oct. 12, 2026, from 1:30-2:45 p.m. MST.
Christine Cooper speaks on Oct. 12, 2026, from 3:15-4:30 p.m. MST.
Market Landscape
The shift toward integrating AI into benefit management follows a trend of increasing operational complexity within the self-insured sector. These strategies position companies like aequum LLC as key intermediaries helping employers navigate the intersection of federal compliance and modern technology.
For employers and HR professionals attending, the insights shared could directly influence 2027 benefit plan structures and operational budgets. Attendees may gain actionable strategies to lower costs and streamline health plan management through the adoption of new AI tools.
The takeaway
The conference highlights a growing trend of leveraging technology to simplify complex self-insured health arrangements. Stakeholders should prioritize investigating how AI tools can replace outdated manual processes in their upcoming benefit planning cycles.
Further reading
For more information on the evolving landscape of employee benefits, visit the Remote Work section.
More information
For additional details, visit the aequum company information portal.
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