Risk & Insurance

3 Emerging and Future Trends in Workers’ Compensation

Executives from Enlyte provided their perspective on the impact of pharmacy, (including medical marijuana), return to work and mental health treatment trends in the field of workers' compensation. The post

Posted: Jan 14, 2022

With Telemedicine Becoming a Workers’ Comp Mainstay, How Will Reimbursement Costs Play Out?

A recent study by WCRI compares data and pricing points between in-person health care visits and telemedicine. The post

Posted: Jan 13, 2022

In a Rising Tide of Construction Risk, Captives May Be the Risk Transfer Solution The Sector Needs

A CorVel claims executive points to the allure that captives might hold for those that seek to manage a rising tide of construction liability risks. The post

Posted: Jan 12, 2022

Weed at Work: 42% of Workers in Safety Sensitive Positions Say Coworkers Have Used Cannabis While on...

A survey from the National Safety Council gives a comprehensive view of marijuana use in the workplace and the safety concerns it poses. The post

Posted: Jan 12, 2022

5 Common Medical Conditions Leading to Workplace Absenteeism and Key Tactics in Preventing Them

Several top drivers of costly workplace absences can be prevented with the right methods and programs in place. The post

Posted: Jan 12, 2022

When It Comes to Future Resiliency, Here Are the Top 8 Priorities of the Workers’ Comp Industry

Over 480 workers’ compensation stakeholders share their key considerations for the industry as we move into 2022 and beyond. The post

Posted: Jan 11, 2022

2021’s Top Risks in Review and How We Can Anticipate the Ones to Come in 2022

This risk manager's take is that we need to continue to focus on resiliency, not merely loss avoidance. The post

Posted: Jan 11, 2022

Swiss Re Charts $17 Billion in Litigation Funding in 2021; Is It Any Wonder We’re Experiencing Socia...

With third-party litigation funding reaching $17 billion in 2021, companies and their insurers are likely to see an uptick in social inflation in the years to come. The post

Posted: Jan 11, 2022

Legal Roundup: Elizabeth Holmes Found Guilty, Morgan Stanley Settles Data Breach Suit and More

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is found guilty on four counts: three for wire fraud and one for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The post

Posted: Jan 10, 2022

Insurance AI & Innovative Tech USA 2022

Achieve Unparalleled Insurance Success with Data & Technology. The post Insurance AI & Innovative Tech USA 2022 appeared first on

Posted: Jan 10, 2022

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s Recent Analysis of the Traveling Employee Doctrine and Workers’...

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania reviewed employer liability for a disabling injury sustained while an employee was traveling for employer-sponsored social event. The post

Posted: Jan 10, 2022

Legal Roundup: Hacking Suit Settles for $190 Million, Veteran COVID Death Suit Finds Justice and Mor...

The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry. The post

Posted: Jan 09, 2022

Almost Two Years into the Pandemic, Why Aren’t We Paying More Attention to Long-COVID?

Nearly 10% of people who experience mild COVID-19 infections have symptoms that persist beyond two weeks. Will this create a disability crisis? The post

Posted: Jan 08, 2022

How a French Mathematician, Insurance Broker and Risk Assessor Made Millions Betting on Horses

A 2018 book tells the story of a Frenchman who lived lavishly, gambled brilliantly, yet bore the title of risk manager. The post

Posted: Jan 08, 2022

10 Questions for United Educators’ CEO and President Janice Abraham

United Educators' President and CEO Janice Abraham shares her thoughts and opinions with Risk & Insurance. The post

Posted: Jan 07, 2022

‘The Big Quit’: Why Mid-Sized Company Leaders Are Concerned with the Ballooning Talent Shortage

Employees are leaving the workforce. Here's a look at employers' top concerns when dealing with The Great Resignation. The post

Posted: Jan 07, 2022

Risk & Insurance Conference Update: What Was Discussed at the 2021 National Disaster Resilience Conf...

Weather and risk professionals gathered in Florida for the 2021 National Disaster Resilience Conference. The post

Posted: Jan 06, 2022

Charitable Giving Throughout the Insurance Industry Is on the Rise. Here Are IICF’s Philanthropic Ou...

Bill Ross, CEO of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation, discusses how to make a meaningful impact across the industry. The post

Posted: Jan 05, 2022

There’s an App for That: How Smartphones Are Addressing the Workplace Mental Health Crisis

Smartphone apps have joined the fight against the mental health crisis. Here's how they can serve as a beneficial tool. The post

Posted: Jan 05, 2022

Legal Roundup: Company Faces Workplace Safety Trial, Walmart Accused of Illegally Dumping Hazardous...

Walmart is being hit with a lawsuit after being accused of illegally dumping various hazardous waste materials. The post

Posted: Jan 05, 2022

It’s Time to Standardize Health Care for Workers’ Comp Patients. That Starts with More Spanish-Speak...

Workers' compensation is enduring a painful shortage of Spanish-speaking nurses. The post

Posted: Jan 04, 2022

Supply Chain Risk Was a Surprise Menace in 2021. Here Are Some Risks that May Come to the Fore in 20...

Predicting some specific risks such as ransomware or climate change disruptions may be easier than others and regulators are expecting companies to show they are prepared for them. The post

Posted: Jan 03, 2022

Fixing the Insurance Collateral Crunch

Insurance collateral obligations can tie up millions of dollars and severely reduce capital available for business operations and investment. This poses a significant challenge for corporate financial officers, who need a better solution. Now, the...

Posted: Dec 29, 2021

The Great Exodus: Who Opened the Flood Gates?

Read to find out about the impact of "The Great Resignation" and how to address this crisis head on. The post The Great Exodus: Who Opened t...

Posted: Dec 29, 2021

Utilization Review: Clinical Excellence & Unparalleled Outcomes

At EK Health, we have partnered our strength in clinical excellence with our superior technology in utilization and peer review, resulting in a highly refined process where clinical excellence is key. The post

Posted: Dec 29, 2021